Wish me well - MRI on the knee

Yesterday I saw my PCP for a routine check up and I mentioned the problem I've had with my knee (self diagnosed as an overuse injury, and maybe a hyperextension).

But...the truth is, it happened almost a month ago and is still a problem. I keep it braced most of the time. I take Tylenol daily. I use Bio Freeze. My massage therapist has worked on it. I've rested it and kept it elevated when I can. I've used heat on it. I've knocked my exercise schedule way back. I have an occasional day when it feels okay, but the vast majority of the time I have a dull ache (just about a 1 or 2 on the pain scale, but still there) - an awareness of the joint that just isn't quite right, you know?

The dr. ordered an x ray yesterday, and I got a call today that he wants me to go for an MRI on it tomorrow. Wish me luck. At least I don't have to go all the way into the tube to have my knee done!

I had to go all the way in the tube to have my hip done.  So far in that my head stuck out the other end.  Good thing because I found I was more than a little claustrophobic.  Good luck with the MRI!

Actually glad to hear your PCP is being pro-active on the knee - don't let it go - if there is damage it could possibly be fixed with physical therapy or orthoscopic surgery - you sure can't blame it on your weight now! And it sounds like you're already babying it and cutting back on activities because of it - not good - that tells me it hurts more than you're letting on or acknowledging. I actually had an open MRI or my knee so if you go into a regular one I'm not sure how far they shove you in there. Wishing you all the best!!

Good luck Lynn!  Definately keep us posted!

Good luck with the MRI.. hopefully it is something basic that can be fixed with PT.

The other piece of it is...I am EXTREMELY anxious about not being able to exercise. Like my weight is going to skyrocket if I take it a little easier....

Mind games, I tell ya.

Lynn,
I wish you much luck and here is to hoping that you get the answers you are looking for. Please take care of yourself and listen to your docs and therapist and take it easy on the excercise until you are feeling better.

Lynn - hope all goes well with your MRI.  Lisa