Knee pains

[darmstadt]

Well today it seems much better. I took some of the advice here, heat and rest, so put a lighter to it and the pain from the burning flesh was so much I forgot about the knee and it caused me to pass out for a few hours.

Actually there is still a twinge but not as bad as the past couple of days. I'll try and fit in a visit to my orthopedic doctor next week and wear my strappy sock as well.

[Sysman]

Probably that. Don't do any exercise (unless you include Kegel), definitely getting older and the diet is not the best. About 3 years ago it was playing up and I went to my doctor(1) who did a few x-rays but couldn't find anything so just got some cream and a big thick strappy sock support thing which helped. When I get home I'll put the strappy sock thing on and see what happens after a week or so. For me its very important for this knee to be in good working condition as its the only one that works! The other one got broken into hundreds of bits nearly 30 years ago and no longer bends so all weight goes onto the good knee. Its not too bad at the moment but trying to straighten the leg while sitting down is a bit hard. I hope it ain't gout as a mate has that and its very painful

(1) Here in Germany instead of going to see your GP who will then make an appointment with a specialist you just make an appointment with the specialist of your choice. The surgery will also be equipped with all the equipment required, even CAT scanners if you go to a neurological specialist.

Go see the doc and ask him to test for gout. A mate of mine had it and his doc sent him to a nutritional expert. He only gets the occasional twinge nowadays, which is a far cry from seeing him limping around for weeks on end like he used to.