I went to the doctor’s this morning, and waited an hour to see him. I feel a bit crawly in doctor’s offices, with people hacking and coughing around me. Fortunately, in addition to being a family doctor, he’s also an OBGYN, so the condition of most of his patients is not catching, at least for me. When I got to talk to him, he poked and prodded my knee a bit, and declared that I should try to keep my weight off of it until they figure out what’s wrong. Seems sensible enough. I made an appointment to have an x-ray and a musculoskeletal ultrasound done on Friday. Then I’m back to see him on the following Thursday. I have to wait to get an appointment for an MRI. Apparently I can expect to wait 4-6 weeks until I get something in the mail to tell me when my appointment is. In the meantime, the pain isn’t too bad, except when I try to run or carry heavy stuff downhill. My symptoms seem to match ACL injuries, according to the Mayo Clinic’s excellent web pages about them.
Speaking of excellent web pages, Olya’s comment led me to find this page with my horoscope for the year. Looks like a good one for me:
A fantastic year for the Ox. You’ve got everything going your way: romance, career and health are all in the plus column. However, to take advantage of your good luck you need to take all ‘opportunities that come your way. You’re also advised to take some time away from the plough work and spend time climbing the social ladder, and trying to hit the jackpot with romance.
great, so you get all of my luck this year 😛
I’m glad you decided to figure out for sure if your knee is gonna be ok. I hope it is! and 4-6 weeks for the MRI sounds pretty good compared to my mother’s 8-12 in Toronto.
my year doesn’t sound quite as cheery
“If youÂre already smelling a rat about your outlook this year, itÂs because youÂve already offended the presiding god of 2008, so you’ll have to spend this year making up for it or 2008 won’t be fun. You’re advised to help out with charities and act compassionately to get some points for the impending year.”
wtf is an OBGYN?
I’ll skip my opinion on the horoscope for obvious reasons (anyways I hope they are obvious to you at this point :P)
And shit man, that knee…..which one is it?
Lets hope that one turns out well. Otherwise that trip to Montreal aint gonna be the same if we arent gonna be able to run around!
Man I just hope you’re in tip-top shape for that Montreal trip we’re gonna have. The mighty SuperDinyKev out and aboot.
the wait was 6mos for an MRI back when I ‘blew out” (according to the doctor dude in whister) my knee. The bone chips in the x-ray and some failed physical tests (anterior drawer and “can you do a squat and not fall over?”) were all the indication that they needed. Make your quads real strong (even weighted leg lifts help), and ride a stationary bike if you have access to one. That will make a lot of difference in how stable you feel.
I had to wait 3 months for a BRAIN MRI a couple years ago in TO… so 4-6 weeks sounds awesome for a knee in Hamilton.
My posts kinda sound like I’m a bit of a physical mess.. I’m feeling much better now…. 2007 will be a good year for the Dog.
lurker.
Good luck Dog! 😛 Actually, people are thinking I’m only having to wait 4-6 weeks for an MRI. I am waiting 4-6 weeks for the envelope in the mail that will tell me when I get my MRI. Who knows when I’ll get into the giant magnet. In the meanwhile I’ll be doing my exercises…
yikes!!! hopefully you won’t need any surgery – that sucks. patron sympathizes, and bear hopes you get better soon.
I have a torn ACL injury from highschool track it’s lots of fun but certainly you can live with it. I even have some yoga stretches for it if you’re interested 🙂
With 2006’s Dog hounding you for the past year, Dragons will be glad to see the year of the Pig get underway. Expect a much better year, with improvements in work and domestic life. It’s also predicted be a happy year for those around you, as you’ll be attending many parties and weddings. You’re also encouraged to throw parties yourself, as your fire-breathing antics will ensure they are a success and theyÂll help you feel better about yourself.
Woot sounds good. I like year of the pig. Random fact, did you know pigs orgasm for 30 minutes? my next life, I’m coming back as a pig.
Oinkoink baby
Hey why wait until the next life? I’m going to start working on the 30 minute thing now… 😛
wanna roll in some mud? 😛
Happy Chinese New Year! ^_^ I’m an ox too! It definitely will be a good year for the both of us! Take care of that knee!