Long story short. Right knee has been bothering me in varying degree for months; lately it's gotten more painful. Yesterday morning it hurt a LOT but was somewhat better this morning – until I tripped over one of my son's toys. I couldn't get back in the house without help. :-(
DH and his trusty assistant looked inside my knee with ultrasound and saw lots of swelling, an ugly lateral collateral ligament, and a suspicious meniscus. After consulting with Rick's BIL, an orthopedic surgeon, I am on R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression & Elevation) and crutches for a week, after which we will evaluate to determine whether or not to see a local doctor (unfortunately, my BIL isn't). Hopefully I'll know by the closing date of March 26 whether or not I'll be able to show next month.
3 comments:
What a bummer! Take it as easy as possible.
Well, if it had to happen I guess while Lance the wonder horse is laid up is just as good a time as any, but what a bummer!
Well, darn. Hope you heal quickly! After my knees, a therapist I saw recommended MSM cream (from Vitamin World). It did make things feel better!
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