OT; I am so bummed saw my PCP today

As some of you all know I am struggling still with the left knee.  grrrrrrrrrrr  Went to the Dr. today for my 3 month check on my other co-mordities and I was hobbling as usual.   He said are you still having problems,  yes so I had a knee x ray today.   Arthritis duhhhhhhhhh  I knew that but it seems there is a problem with the patella.  So I have to go next Thursday for a bunch of labs and MRI of the leg.    He said no weight bearing exercise at the gym until we know what we are dealing with.  He up my pain medication and a stronger dose of NSAIDS, which he called Dr. Rod before upping. 

My sister just went to a new orthopedic guy that she really liked.  She has horrible arthritis in both her knees and is ending up with 2 partial knee replacements coming up this summer.  If you need a name, let me know, Vicki!  Good luck.  It sounds horrible.

Well you know your body better than any Dr...but its good he is not being idle and getting proactive on this! Take it easy girl! Hopefully this will be resolved quickly...hell we all may end up in the hospital at the same time.

LOL....as long as it's not a vacation on the hill (Our Lady of Peace).....I don't think they could handle us all at once! 

  y r we all fallin apart?

Hey Vic,

When you took that dive off the chair a few months ago perhaps you tore your cartilage when you wrenched it.  That's what happened to mine.  Well, minus the chair that is!  I did have to have it repaired but it wasn't too awfully bad.  That's when they found out about the big dose of arthritis I have in that knee.  If it has to be arthritis at least the docs are now backing off the "no anti-inflammatory meds" rule.

I'll cross my fingers for the best possible outcome for you!

He did the x ray thinking maybe a meniscus tear but didnt see it,  he said the patella look a little unsettled but of course X ray's dont show tissue so I have to have the MRI.... He did discuss surgery with me and I started crying cause I don't want to riski anymore surgery right now until I lose more weight and at a healthier weight to go under anesthesia,  not to mention not like being sent to ICU and on a vent for 24 hours and I don't think ICU every wants me back after the last time when I had the lapband.  They were so glad to see me transferred I think. 

I know they can do some of the knee surgeries with a saddlblock and twilight.....just a thought.

Yeah, my meniscal tear didn't show up on an x-ray either but it did on the MRI.  I was home in the recliner in 3 hours and was able to hobble to the potty while holding onto Richie that same day.  I was walking freely with a cane for back-up after about 24 hours.  No brace needed either. 

Maybe they will find just increased arthritis though and also find a good med that will do the trick for you.  Right now I can go 2 or 3 days without my once a day diclofenac before my joints start whining....

Oh Vicki.  I hate that you are going through this.  I'm glad they found it because you have suffered so long with it but I know it is upsetting too.  I will keep you in my prayers but if you need anything at all, let me know. 

I'm so sorry I burdened you with my problems yesterday when you were going through your own turmoil. 

Laura

Hey you did not burdened me....  I have big shoulders for my friends to lean or cry on.   I am more fustrated with my knee but it can not and will not effect my life and friends EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I refuse to sit and say oh poor me but bummed that its not getting any better .

I will survive

Hugs Vicki