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JessicaLynn
06-21-2006, 02:21 PM
I'm too angry to type my situation over again, so I decided to copy and paste my blog. I', really just looking for anyone who has had a similar situation and I am open to anyone's advice or opinions. Thanks!

I hate going to my specialist because I know that every time I go, I could hear the words that I have been dreading since I've been diagnosed. Ya know, any words that mean "the end."

Well, I heard those words today... and they are ringing in my ears. It's like a blaring sound has echoed through me and conjured up sorrow, and then anger. No, actually.... I'm pissed! I am so extremely pissed! I'm fuming! :EP: Yet, there is nothing that I can really do... and so I feel helpless as well. My knee is deteriorating, which means I have to stop physical activity. I love my doctor, he really has made a diffrence so it's hard for me to go against his orders. But I can't stop doing what I love... if I were to stop, I would have nothing. No challenges, no dreams, no accomplishments, nothing. I don't hate my body, though sometimes it frustrates me... I just hate Lupus. I'm angry at Lupus and I want to beat the shit out of it and slam it's ugly face in to a curb "Bite the Curb, Punk."... I know, graphic details. But because there is no person walking around named Lupus, the only way I can beat the living shit out of it is by continuing to do what I love. Therefore, I will not miss a day of training either at the gym or on the field! What does this mean? Well, my doc said he figured I would go against his orders so he told me what's in store... I have to have my knee drained a lot, have injections in my knee when the pain gets unbearable, and more inflammatory medication to ingest... I guess things could be worse, but for me this is upsetting enough

F##k you, Lupus! and your little dog, too!

Garrick Daft
06-21-2006, 04:28 PM
Wow...! sounds terrible...
What is Lupus..I know I could look it up but I'm lazy right now.

What kinda lifts do you do?

craig kruse
06-21-2006, 06:22 PM
are you seeing a rheumatologist? pain management physician?

Lupus sucks!! Having the right medical management helps alot.

I would keep training. It is what you like to do. You can't stop living.

You may need to modifiy training and take out some events that can be hard on your knees.

Craig