Happy Monday: Broken nose and knee injury

[Catrin]

I know it's hard, but try not to think about the mammo and ultrasound. Hopefully you'll get good news then and there.

And I hope that knee continues to improve quickly!

Not even thinking about the tests tomorrow. As far as the knee is concerned, it is becoming apparent that there is a problem as the more generalized pain and swelling subsides. There is pain when I just touch the upper right corner of my kneecap and the back of my knee gets painful quickly when walking. Others will need to determine if this is a cartilage/patella or ligament injury. Propping my lower leg up on my other knee hurts, I CANNOT lay on my back with my knees bent - sharp pain there. Even getting OUT of my car hurts, while getting in doesn't. Generally speaking it feels much better and it works better, but on the other hand, it is apparent I've a problem. Hopefully nothing that will need to be repaired.

I see MY doctor today to get the actual orders for tomorrow's scans, I am going to ask her to evaluate my knee as well. I must go through my employer's doctor but it would be good to have a better idea. As an osteopath I trust her.

[ridebikeme]

OUCH!! Hopefully this finds you on the way to recovery and having all of the exams/tests behind you as well. Take care of yourself Catrin!!

[Catrin]

My DO thinks it is likely that I've simply really aggravated my "runners knee". She found no sign of ligament damage but doesn't like the swelling that remains. It is also true that knee is always swollen. I am going to try and get an MRI just to be safe but I feel better about it. The knee also continues to improve

[Crankin]

That sounds very promising! I agree, get the MRI. Normally, I wouldn't push this, but the times I opted for this, it helped definitely rule out worse things.
Just keep resting. Don't negate the healing process for your nose and face, so let the kettle bells rest.

[Catrin]

It is prudent, given the history of that knee. And yes, I am taking the full week off from all exercise. Hopefully back to it on Tuesday!

Hopefully he will agree with her diagnosis.

[Catrin]

Headed shortly to my workman's comp medical appointment to get the knee checked out. Breast scans came out ok - in that while the nodule is still there, it hasn't grown much and I just need to get another diagnostic mammo next year.

Knee feels better...but there is still an obvious problem when I walk downstairs. Really hoping it is just from inflammation.

[OakLeaf]

Good news about your breast! Hope the news about your knee is good, too.

[Crankin]

Hoping this stays on a positive track!
Have a good rest of the day.

[salsabike]

Breast scans came out ok - in that while the nodule is still there, it hasn't grown much and I just need to get another diagnostic mammo next year.

Yay!

[Catrin]

Hopefully they can get me in soon, I've got to use THEIR insurance process of course. He thinks there is damage to the internal knee structure rather than ligament damage. Ugh. That still doesn't mean that surgery is required however, so am trying to not read too much into it. That being said, my 2+ block walk to the office has become a real problem. Taking this afternoon off, see what things feel like in the morning. I have to work...

There WERE closer parking lots to my building, but they've all been ripped up in the last month to put in hotels and housing units.

[Pax]

I feel for you, if I couldn't be dropped off at the door there is no way I could even try going back to work next week.

[Catrin]

MRI time, he thinks I have a problem. Hopefully it won't take a week for them to schedule it.

[thekarens]

MRI time, he thinks I have a problem. Hopefully it won't take a week for them to schedule it.

Here's to hoping it's not too bad. Good luck and I hope you get in soon!

[Catrin]

I am far too clutzy for crutches, and the pavement is too broken up for that anyway. I DO still have my cane from my 2004 foot surgery and am using that for support on longer walks. Picked up a sleeve knee support on my doctor's recommendation and that seem to help, it is a stopgap measure until we learn more.

[OakLeaf]

Hope you get your MRI scheduled soon and that it turns out to be something that will heal quickly. Take good care.