nws01 0 #1 October 10, 2002 I have had a sore knee the past couple of weeks and two days ago I hurt it really bad moving some boxes at work. I woke up early yesterday morning and took some ibuprofen and iced it hoping it would heal. This morning it is still hurting. I can't put my leg straight out or straight back without it feeling like someone is stabbing it with a hot knife. I am not wanting to go to the doctor because I hate it when you go there and the doc just says ice it and don't walk on it. Any opinions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #2 October 10, 2002 Nip down to the kitchen and get a bag of frozen peas. Works much better than an ice pack, and has the same effect. Ibuprofen is good for teh pain, but you can't beat plain old aspirin to beat the swelling and inflammation. Check with your quack on dosage tho... heal soon Bro.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #3 October 10, 2002 Sadly, I say go to the doc. 95% of the time, they tell you shit you already know and you feel like you wasted your time and money. It is the 5% of the time when they know something that you don't that makes it important. The time when you don't get it checked out and something gets even worse will bite you in the ass. A (very!) distant relative went something like 14 years without going to the gyno. She died young of a tumor that could have been spotted by a routine checkup. Pretty damned stupid. I'm not saying your knee is like a huge tumor, but in general it is worth the aggravation just to rule out the serious stuff. I know it is not generally a laughing matter, but Nathan, if you did get an ovarian tumor, it would be damned impressive in a freak-o-nature kinda way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #4 October 10, 2002 Don't you think there might actually be something busted in your knee? See a doctor, that's my advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #5 October 10, 2002 How far down 95 are you I can make you feel better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #6 October 10, 2002 Quote Messed Up My Knee Mmmm. I have messed DOWN my knee on occasion but then I was very drunk.Sorry can't help otherwise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #7 October 10, 2002 If you want to come and take me to the doctor SkyGal I will thank the heck out of you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #8 October 10, 2002 "I will thank the heck out of you!" Thats a new way of putting it -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #9 October 10, 2002 actually, you have to go up 95... way up, until you see funny flags and french on the signs. keep going north until you see a big highway, then turn right and go until ... wait a minute, you weren't talking to me were you. "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #10 October 10, 2002 "way up, until you see funny flags and french on the signs. keep going north until you see a big highway, then turn right and go until ..." You arrive in Scotland? -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #11 October 10, 2002 Don't go to a regular doc, go to an orthopedist, or sports specialized doc. (Unless of course your freedom of choice has been removed by joining an HMO). If it's cartlidge they will give you two choices, live withit or get scoped, teh scope isn't that bad. If it hurts waliking down stairs, but not up, it's probably not an ACL or something similar. it's something you should get checked out though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #12 October 10, 2002 I'd love to take you, really...but I just can't...seems I am renegotiating my terms of employment today... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #13 October 10, 2002 Problem is I have not filled out my benefit information because I knew I would be leaving. So now if I go it will cost me a lot of money and it all comes out of my pocket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #14 October 10, 2002 better to pay now than to pay when your knee is **really** fucked... go to a clinic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #15 October 10, 2002 "go to a clinic" Yeah, get some therapy... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #16 October 10, 2002 oh, well, that's not a good thing, but if you can, I would fill it out now, you can also get extended health care after leaving that way (Cobra). not a bad idea if you're going to travel the country jumping and partying (it's the after hours/rainy day stuff that may get ya) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justdumi 0 #17 October 10, 2002 Well here in Africa if i dont want to go to a doctor i go to a witch-doctor. I can recommend this good one if you want. The only problem is dont take any pets there coz my impala was bitten by his hyena. Gravity Sucks Just Dumi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #18 October 10, 2002 Quote "way up, until you see funny flags and french on the signs. keep going north until you see a big highway, then turn right and go until ..." You arrive in Scotland? eventually! "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bivar 0 #19 October 10, 2002 I have got a video for everything. amputation.mov . 4.6 MB mov file. Work safe ---------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #20 October 10, 2002 It sounds to me like a sprain, which take a little while to heal. Iceing it will definitely help. You also should keep it elevated and stay off it as much as possible. The hot fork thing could just be a result of HH and his voodoo dolls. Lastly, go to one of those granola natural herbs stores and get yourself some Arnica oil. Rub it in to the injured area several times a day. That stuff is magic. And I am being totally serious here. Good luck and feel better. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TequilaGirl 0 #21 October 10, 2002 Go to the doctor........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #22 October 10, 2002 My PCL is fucked in my left knee and it always bothers me walking down stairs or when hiking back down a mountain. Then again it's very easy for me to hyperextend my knees, I've also been told "Wow, you have really loose joints" Ummm....how come I have a feeling that is a bad thing. Btw....when I sprained my back my Dr. had me taking 1000mg of Ibprofen every 4 hrs for swelling. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #23 October 10, 2002 Sounds like an amputation is in order . Just make sure they get the right leg! (unless it is the left leg!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #24 October 10, 2002 Forget the ibuprofen. You need your liver for the beer. I'm telling you, try the arnica! _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #25 October 10, 2002 Thanks, Muenkel! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
