Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted June 23, 2022 Global Moderator Posted June 23, 2022 19 hours ago, jbsoonerfan said: Knee pain is awful. I'm only 42 and have had knee pain for about the last 6 years. It got to the point where I started limping the pain was so bad. Wife talked me into going to the Dr a couple years ago. After an x-ray he told me I had the left knee of an 80 year old and the right knee of about a 60 year old. Basically bone on bone contact. I am bow legged and I played a lot of sports in my life (also led to foot problems). He suggested just going with a shot first to see how it helped the pain and advised to avoid any surgery at my age. The shot does okay and usually wears off in about 6 months and I just repeat. To this day when I get up off the couch I can count the 3 pops that my knee makes. He told me knee replacement was almost a certainty (assuming I live that long). Cortisone shots are helpful but according to my wife’s previous doctor she said they should only be temporary due to long term effects and added damage from extended use (I’m not a doctor so take it for what it’s worth). A friend of mine who’s 52 just had both his done over the last year (full replacement) and wished he had done it sooner. The second one wasn’t as smooth sailing but he’s still glad he did. 2 Quote
Super User Catt Posted June 23, 2022 Author Super User Posted June 23, 2022 Do I got an update for y'all Whet to physical therapy only to be handed 10-15 forms to be filled out at home & be back tomorrow at 2. The funny thing is therapy is in the same building as the orthopedic surgeon. I'm thinking y'all are a hundred feet from the surgeon's desk & y'all can't access their data base! Now the fun part ? I got home & fell backwards off my front porch. The good part was the porch is only 4" tall. The bad part I twisted my left ankle, knee again, & back. But I will add I can walk slowly with the help of the crutches. Something I couldn't do yesterday. 1 2 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 23, 2022 Super User Posted June 23, 2022 10 hours ago, Catt said: I'm thinking y'all are a hundred feet from the surgeon's desk & y'all can't access their data base! HIPPA law side effect. As a guy that deals in data all day, it infuriates me that systems that could talk to each other cannot due to bureaucracy and privacy laws. There's ways to opt out and allow info to flow to chosen providers. They also have all the info you fill out on those paper forms already, once they have your insurance subscriber number. It's like they give you those forms to fill out like they give out crayons and coloring pages at restaurants for kids. Keep them occupied... 1 1 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted June 23, 2022 Global Moderator Posted June 23, 2022 The thing that gets me are the totally ridiculous questions they ask. I had to go to a ENT doctor and one of the many useless questions was if I was “sexually active”!! My wife was sitting next to me and I showed her the question and she said… ”Don’t you dare”! Mike 1 2 Quote
Super User Catt Posted June 23, 2022 Author Super User Posted June 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, Mike L said: My wife was sitting next to me and I showed her the question and she said… ”Don’t you dare”! 1 1 6 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted June 23, 2022 Global Moderator Posted June 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, Catt said: HA! Problem is after 52 yrs I know exactly what would happen! ? Mike 1 1 Quote
Skunkmaster-k Posted June 23, 2022 Posted June 23, 2022 49 minutes ago, Catt said: I thought of my dad when I read this. Funny, but very true. 1 Quote
Super User Sam Posted June 24, 2022 Super User Posted June 24, 2022 Be careful with a torn hamstring. I had one may years ago and I remember the pain. Doctor told me to do exercises as the tear will calcify and become a major problem. Ask him about this. Good luck on a speedy recovery. Total knee replacement of right knee. 90% of pain gone. Physical therapy so painful that I refuse to have left knee replaced. Am I a sissy? Yes, when it comes to pain. Good luck with your situation. Keep us posted. 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted June 24, 2022 Author Super User Posted June 24, 2022 According to the Orthopedic Surgeon I stretched my lateral collateral ligament (LCL) & ham string as far as possible without tearing them. Physical therapy twice a week, plus Tens Unit Muscle Stimulator, heating pad, ice compression at home. 1 Quote
Super User Mobasser Posted June 24, 2022 Super User Posted June 24, 2022 Hope your knee gets to feeling better soon Catt. I too have had knee problems from doing carpenter work, although my problems are not as bad as yours. Quote
Super User king fisher Posted June 24, 2022 Super User Posted June 24, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 7:36 AM, Mike L said: The thing that gets me are the totally ridiculous questions they ask. I had to go to a ENT doctor and one of the many useless questions was if I was “sexually active”!! My wife was sitting next to me and I showed her the question and she said… ”Don’t you dare”! Mike I have a friend who always answers the questions of race, sex, and in case of emergency contact number with. Human, often, and 911. He has been doing this for over 10 years, and has never even had a person notice what he put down. 1 7 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted June 26, 2022 Super User Posted June 26, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 8:37 PM, Catt said: According to the Orthopedic Surgeon I stretched my lateral collateral ligament (LCL) & ham string as far as possible without tearing them. Physical therapy twice a week, plus Tens Unit Muscle Stimulator, heating pad, ice compression at home. At least they have a diagnosis 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted June 27, 2022 Author Super User Posted June 27, 2022 1 hour ago, slonezp said: At least they have a diagnosis I can now walk with one crutch & very short distances without any. What the Physical Therapist showed me I'm doing 4 times a day at home. There is light at the end of the tunnel! 12 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted June 28, 2022 Super User Posted June 28, 2022 @Catt How you making out? Hope that knee is rebounding well. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted June 28, 2022 Author Super User Posted June 28, 2022 @A-Jay slowly but surely making progress 1 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted June 28, 2022 Super User Posted June 28, 2022 20 minutes ago, Catt said: @A-Jay slowly but surely making progress Great to hear. Certainly hope that continues. Make it happen my friend. A-Jay 1 Quote
Trox Posted June 29, 2022 Posted June 29, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 8:37 PM, Catt said: According to the Orthopedic Surgeon I stretched my lateral collateral ligament (LCL) & ham string as far as possible without tearing them. Physical therapy twice a week, plus Tens Unit Muscle Stimulator, heating pad, ice compression at home. Keep at it man! Posts like these remind me of what I was once told about longevity and that joint health is key... I am currently having knee issues that I have neglected. i.e. I can now pop my left knee out of socket at command... One day, that knee will be load balancing and I'll be screwed, and everyone around me will know it. I think I'm gona go get it checked out now... 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted July 2, 2022 Author Super User Posted July 2, 2022 FINALLY! ? Walking without crutches!!!!! Not far or fast! 12 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted July 2, 2022 Global Moderator Posted July 2, 2022 Good for you!! Nice and easy, one step at a time. Mike 2 Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted July 2, 2022 BassResource.com Administrator Posted July 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Catt said: FINALLY! ? Walking without crutches!!!!! Not far or fast! Big milestone!! 1 Quote
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