I’ve blown my right knee. My-Sister-The-Nurse tells me that’s the technical term for having a knee that hurts so badly that I can barely walk.
\nYesterday, I took my “wonky” knee to the doc to see if he could do anything for me. I told him that I could walk, but it was uncomfortable when I sat in my office chair or laid in bed. I’ve been taking Advil and using heat on the knee, which help temporarily.
\nWell, Doc twisted and turned my leg to confirm what he thought was wrong. He said to wait two to six weeks to see if it got better, and if not I should see the orthopedist.
\nAs I walked out of the doc’s office the knee began to really hurt, and by the time I got home, it was so painful that I had to use my cell phone to call my mother (I was in the garage…she was in the house), and ask her to bring one of her canes to me. I don’t think you can call my step a hobble….it must have looked worse than that. It was a step-LUNGE sort of gait.
\nI can walk today, but it’s painful, and I’ve spent the morning at my computer with my leg elevated a little. Everyone else is doing MY work. My stepson had to water the plants in containers before he went to work. Dear Husband will have to take over most of dinner prep. Elegante Mother has been carrying things around for me, and I’ve run her ragged. I wouldn’t be able to get through the day without her help.
\nI’ve called the doc, and left a message with the receptionist. I should have just said “OWW! MAKE IT BETTER!” I suspect that he will tell me to wait it out.
\nIt’s hell to get old knees. Doc thinks this is what comes from 17 years of gardening on my hands and knees. I hope it heals so that there are a few more years of pain-free walking! Susan….I can REALLY empathize with you now. I don’t know how you’ve made it through all your foot problems with no help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I’ve blown my right knee. My-Sister-The-Nurse tells me that’s the technical term for having a knee that hurts so badly that I can barely walk. Yesterday, I took my “wonky” knee to the doc to see if he could do … Continue reading