tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post7133592709345627649..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: No news is good news, I guessJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-49710728761314584282007-03-08T08:18:00.000-07:002007-03-08T08:18:00.000-07:00If you were Alan Iverson, the FIRST thing they wou...If you were Alan Iverson, the FIRST thing they would have done would have been to give you an MRI. Just 'cuz you're not a zillion-dollar athlete doesn't mean the ability to use your knee isn't important to you. Let 'em know you have at least half a dozen people living vicariously through you, and you need for it to work - not just for yourself, but for your fans, man.<BR/><BR/>Re your next post, that not-quite-there feeling...I described it to my surgeon as feeling like my knee had to burp. He told me to throw it over my shoulder and give it a few good pats. Never could quite figure out how to do that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-45059102543857111992007-03-07T19:33:00.000-07:002007-03-07T19:33:00.000-07:00I have had two knee surgeries after having the kin...I have had two knee surgeries after having the kind of pain you describe. The doc grabbed my knee, and after he ducked my punch, said, "When can you come in for the surgery." Sometimes the injury is obvious; sometimes the MRI tells you what you need to know. It sounds to me like you need the MRI. Git 'r done!uncadan8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13218926845696488326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-54476676743464440582007-03-07T18:21:00.000-07:002007-03-07T18:21:00.000-07:00jillbad knees would prevent you from riding a bike...jill<BR/>bad knees would prevent you from riding a bike<BR/>soreness after an ultra endurance event can be normal<BR/>not sure if what you have is a set of bad knees<BR/>traumatized knees sounds more like it<BR/>although...<BR/>injured knees are more likely to sustain a knee injury than a healthy knee<BR/>that is why there is the "R" in RICE<BR/>I am not doctor<BR/>I am not an endurance athlete<BR/>but<BR/>if REST is not part of the equation you should look for a sports medicine doctor or a physical therapish who thinks proactively towards injury<BR/>REBUILDING and STRENGTHENING<BR/>take care of yourself<BR/>take it easy for a few days<BR/>which does not mean sit on the couch<BR/>maybe just take it easy on yourself<BR/><BR/>gotta go<BR/>my son is calling from the tub<BR/>take care of yourself<BR/><BR/>as much as I love Advil<BR/>take it easy on the Advil<BR/>do not take it on an empty stomach<BR/><BR/>-zilla<BR/>an advil addict<BR/>and a chronically injuryed wannabe athletegwadzillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11339430458139731808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-71582260268296016172007-03-07T17:22:00.000-07:002007-03-07T17:22:00.000-07:00Schwarting Ted L Md3220 Hospital Drive, Juneau, AK...Schwarting Ted L Md<BR/>3220 Hospital Drive, Juneau, AK 99801<BR/>(907) 586-4415<BR/><BR/>Categories: Orthopedics Physicians & Surgeons, General Surgeons, Pediatrics Surgeons, Sports Medicine Physicians & Surgeons<BR/><BR/>Just a suggestion for a sports related injury or potential Sports related injury.....<BR/><BR/>Given what happened, I don't think you are being a hypochondriac at all, Jill!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991652373354118024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-84230481906594614082007-03-07T15:23:00.000-07:002007-03-07T15:23:00.000-07:00Riding 100 miles through the snow in the wildernes...Riding 100 miles through the snow in the wilderness after a (seemingly) severe injury is rarely caused by self defeating hypochondria. <BR/><BR/>I thought it would be good to point that out.shawnkieltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414687355264886702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-84760237617059671532007-03-07T07:40:00.000-07:002007-03-07T07:40:00.000-07:00Have you tried a foam roller. http://www.amazon.c...Have you tried a foam roller. <BR/><BR/>http://www.amazon.com/Foam-Roller-6-x-36/dp/B0002V9QD4<BR/><BR/>I didn't want to post this before because I am not a doctor and didn't want to do more harm than good. Since the doctor said you might be okay though, I thought I would post now. <BR/><BR/>My foam roller made my knee pain go away. I don't have any specific exercises I do with it. I mainly just roll every surface of my leg using my body weight as pressure. When I find a place that hurts, I stop moving, and I keep the pressure of my body weight on that spot. I focus on breathing and try to let my muscles relax.<BR/><BR/>I would ask a doctor before trying the roller but it was a life saver for me.James Biglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08626306693019609425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-29773477262125458032007-03-07T07:11:00.000-07:002007-03-07T07:11:00.000-07:00Why would anyone possibly want to wait to have a k...Why would anyone possibly want to wait to have a knee MRI? I think maybe this doctor doesn't want to treat your injury and is rationalizing just hoping that it will go away. I'd push to get the MRI ASAP and find a different doctor. Admittedly I am a bit pigheaded when it comes to doctors, but that stems from the realization that ultimately only you are responsible for your health and only you have to live with bad health. So do what's in your own best interest.nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02742186234772162127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-7168935306639232432007-03-07T06:36:00.000-07:002007-03-07T06:36:00.000-07:00After being through something similar with doctors...After being through something similar with doctors and injury (went through 3 doctors), I agree with Shawn. There's a reason it started. There will be a way to correct it. <BR/><BR/>The old "rest" RX helps in getting initial swelling down...now it's time to look intelligently at the injury.<BR/><BR/>Find a dr. who is also into physical endurance activity -- s/he will understand your great need to return to activity and will prescribe likewise.<BR/><BR/>At the least, find a doc who will get you into physical therapy -- there, they'll really examine what started it all and will take great care in getting you back to activity.The Old Baghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102309231670261719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-35474910267383209002007-03-07T03:44:00.000-07:002007-03-07T03:44:00.000-07:00So what are you saying? You put the "ill" in "Jil...So what are you saying? You put the "ill" in "Jill?"Snakebitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879428992616238833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-5805354049404117332007-03-07T02:28:00.000-07:002007-03-07T02:28:00.000-07:00You know, Jill -- this is an endurance race to end...You know, Jill -- this is an endurance race to end all. <BR/><BR/>http://www.the508.com/ Welcome to California.shawnkieltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414687355264886702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-75274112762128521012007-03-07T02:20:00.000-07:002007-03-07T02:20:00.000-07:00See another doctor. What you want are definative ...See another doctor. What you want are definative answers. <BR/><BR/>You buried your leg in a posthole -- possibly causing real damage -- and then rode 100 miles on it, and then complain of intensely debilitating pain when trying trying to ride a bike. Riding a bike isn't that difficult. <BR/><BR/>It's not like you've never ridden 100 miles before. <BR/><BR/>There should be real facts associated with the potential for damage to your knee. Proof as much that it's not hurt, as that it is. <BR/><BR/>Really -- get a better opinion.shawnkieltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414687355264886702noreply@blogger.com