Sister in law has a Baker's cyst, but her symptoms sound different then mine. Oh well, at least the Doc is now talking about the possibility of an MRI. Now a days they have to try all kind of treatments first before insurance will authorize one.

David (dpnewell)

What kind of contractor are you and where do you want to move?

Sorry, missed this. I had my own awning/window/carport/patio cover business, and did all my own installations. A tremendous amount of ladder work everyday. Taught myself plumbing, tile and carpentry. Years ago a good friend of mine who is a licensed electrician taught me electrical. I have since wired several houses (and passed all inspections).

Several years ago, we bought a place in NW NC, part way up the Blue Ridge Mountains. Trying to get the Jersey house finished and sold, so we can get to NC full time.

David (dpnewell)

Update

After several weeks of increasing pain and no improvement, my doc was finally able to order an Ultrasound and MRI. Ultrasound was good. No blood clots. Not so good with the MRI. In addition to torn muscles and tendons, the MRI showed that my leg is also broken. So for the past month or so, I've been unknowingly hobbling around on a broken leg. No wonder the pain is getting worse.

Next step is to see an Orthopedic doctor. Just waiting on the referral for insurance purposes.

I ordered a hinged knee brace which came yesterday. Annoying at first, but it really seems to help with the pain.

David (dpnewell)

Tibia plateau fracture?

^I don't know, Robert. Doc just said fracture, and said he had to refer me to an Orthopedic doctor.

David (dpnewell)

Good to hear they got an answer, hard to heal without one. Hope they don't have to do surgery, but it sounds like they may.

Hopefully surgery will not be necessary, Jamie, but the earliest appointment for the bone and joint specialist isn't till next Tuesday. That means I've already wasted 6 weeks, and still don't have a course of treatment. Looks like the house won't be listed now till July or August. I really wanted it listed for the spring selling season.

Oh well, it is what it is. There is nothing I can do about it. I may as well try to enjoy the down time, and maybe put a dent in those coolers of mine.

David (dpnewell)

Yep... my issue is my feet. I've got plantar fasciitis in both, and the right one is killing me lately.

20 years of walking on steel decks aboard ship, and another 11 walking on concrete... in boots.

I'm so sorry to hear that, MACS. Is there any treatment options?

David (dpnewell)

Podiatrist says surgery on the plantar fascia only works half the time. The other option (which I do) is cortisone shots. I've had 3 in each foot already.

Left is doing fine for a couple years now. Right doesn't seem to want to resolve...

I

'm in my early 30's and my knees pop when I go up stairs, and I have lifting for over 10 years. Not sure what you can do about that but laugh and lift more.

Every time I think I need to retire I realize it is all the physical work I do on my own time that causes me pain in arms and legs. But my desk job is wearing out my butt and eyes so switching back and forth keeps me going.

If you can't run then bike and if you can't bike then swim and if you can't swim than walk and if you can't walk then have a cigar and a beer.

Works for me.

You too?🇨🇮 🍺

Update

My doc sent me to a bone and joint specialist. Took a while to get an appointment, but finally got in a couple weeks ago. After an extensive examine and reviewing of my MRI, he told me that I did not have a fracture, but a large, deep bone bruise. He said these can actually be more painful then a fracture.

He also said that I had intensive ligament tearing (ACL, etc.), but the meniscus damage was only moderate. He said surgery was not necessary, but that I should expect another 3 to 4 months of recovery time. He recommended jell shots to help cushion the bone bruise, but said it could take 4 to 6 weeks to get insurance approval. He also took me off of the Tramadol and prescribed Voltaren, an NSAID topical cream. The cream worked better then the Tramadol, but it still barely took the edge off the 24 hour a day intense pain.

I got a call a couple days later that the jell shots had been approved (shocking), and was scheduled for my first one a week ago Tuesday. Since over the past month or so I've noticed "fountain of youth" results in other areas of my health from my IGF (insulin like growth formula) supplement, I upped my dose from 500 ng to 1000 ng a day. A few days later I was actually able to drive to my injection appointment. This is the first time I've been able to drive in months.

The doc told me that there would be 3 jell injections a week apart, and that I shouldn't feel any improvement for about a month or so. Things actually felt worse after the first injection.

Being totally frustrated with the pain and extensive recovery time, last Thursday I upped my IGF to 3000 ng a day. Saturday I was able to stop the Voltaren pain cream. Except for a little stabbing pain in the knee when I walk, all the intensive ligament and muscle pain is completely gone. Sunday I was able to literally run up and down the stairs. For the past 4 months the stairs have been a major chore.

I had my 2nd jell shot yesterday. I told the doc that my pain was gone. He said that it was odd that the jell shot would have worked that quickly. I told him that I was still having a slight stabbing pain in the knee, but all the muscle and ligament pain was gone, and I was no longer using the pain cream. He looked dumfounded and said "well that's great". I didn't dare tell him about the IGF as when I mentioned it to my GP, he actually laughed at me.

Anyhow, whether it's the IGF or a miracle, the pain is virtually gone several months earlier then the doctor told me it would, and I am getting around considerably better. Hopefully I will be able to start working on the house again in the near future.

David (dpnewell)

that is a great story, David.

I've been wondering...will you shed the antlers in the Fall?

^ Ha, ha. You just don't want to be around when I go into rut.

When I get up the courage to handle all the jokes and ridicule, I'll be posting a thread on the IGF. It's going to sound like a infomercial, lol. If I hadn't seen the results in Donna, myself, and my 70 some year old buddy in PA and his wife, who starting taking it on my recommendation, I wouldn't believe it either.

I worked out in the yard today for a couple hours cleaning up winter debris and pulling weeds. I couldn't even of thought of doing that a week ago.

David (dpnewell)

Would you ever replace just one tire on your car? Most orthopedic surgeons have never had a knee replacement so they are a terrible source to take advice from on that front. Lets say 6 month recovery. So you get the surgery.... deal with the pain(immense) during recovery. Then once you're all healed up go through the same process all over???? Most people who have had a singular knee replacement often change their minds about getting a 2nd one done because of the pain involved. Better to just do it all at once, cut you're recovery time in half and save money in the process.

^I've heard the same thing. Get them both done at once, because after you go through the pain of one, you'll never get the 2nd. My SIL was told yesterday she needs a knee. She's bone on bone. Other knee is in great shape, so for now it's only going to be the one.

David (dpnewell)