Not a good day. My right knee, which has minimal osteonecrosis has flared up, is swollen, and hurts when I step. FUCK! Yesterday it was just fine. I went for a 4 mile bike ride yesterday. Bike riding is the last bastion of freedom and exercise I have left. So I am bummed.
Feeling sorry for myself. Feeling a bit forsaken. Wondering why me? Especially with the looming concern of my right shoulder. Gosh, I really hope there is no osteonecrosis there. I really hate being so laid up. I feel like I am wasting my time. I know that is not what I am supposed to feel, but I am so frustrated with all this. So, for today I will relax, watch movies, and simply chill. And, hope for a better tomorrow.
Dealing with the medical system often feels like bushwhacking. To survive you have become an empowered patient.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
New promising surgery for osteonecrosis of the knee
I found this article yesterday on a new procedure implemented by Doctor Goodman at Stanford. Promising surgery for osteonecrosis of the knee. This is also in the resource links area.
The fact that this is coming up now is quite ironic given where I am at with surgeons/doctors. more to come
The fact that this is coming up now is quite ironic given where I am at with surgeons/doctors. more to come
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