Feels like sitting on hard tennis ball.

Hi Renee,

I am in so much pain that it's scary. I called the doc's office this morning and she, the nurse, said I had to push the exercises more. I've never felt this kind of pain, and I don't know if I'll ever be able to cross my leg again. I know what pain is, it's not like I've never experienced it. I've had a skull fracture and pitched in a tournament 2 days later. The hospital didn't tell me about it but I looked like Frankenstein. It was in my forehead. I've fractured my cheekbone, had a kidney torn loose in a softball game and tore a tendon in my ankle by slipping over a shoe. None of those injuries felt as bad as this. The tennis ball now feels like a bowling ball. I feel like giving up because I know nothing is going to feel right again and my days of activities are over. I'm so "down." Thanks for thinking about me. I appreciate it.

checking in with you to find out how you are doing ?  that does not sound right to be in so much pain - 

I would make an apointment with surgeon and not listen to nurse ... sorry, but to me it sounds that more exercise might make it worse ... 

hopefully the pain went away by itself ...

let us know how you are getting on okay 

love and light

renee

Hi Renee,

I tried to make an appointment this morning. The nurse makes them. The surgeon is out of town this week. I actually called last week and she wouldn't make one for me. One of the surgeons in their group comes to my town once a week, so I asked if I could see him. She called me back and said that he didn't see anyone over sixty and just made referrals. So I'm stuck with this pain for another two weeks. To me, it just sounds like a cover-up or something. The other nurse should have known when I called the first time what her doctor did when he came here. I've quit the exercises and just walk--that's all I can do--and then deal with the pain the walking caused. Six months is too long to have pain that keeps getting worse and pain meds do nothing. I feel like I'm going to lose my mind sometimes, and my temper is flaring, too. Thanks for writing. I appreciate your concern. It helps a lot. Hugs. Dana

what ?????  that is discrimination, Dana ...not seeing anyone over 60 ??? what kind of a person is that nurse? 

can you make an apointment with your PCP ? just have someone have a look at it ? or maybe go to urgent care ?   leave a paper trail of some sort - doesn't sound right that you are in so much pain ...

are you also in pain when you are walking ? 

how is the outer appearance of that area? is it swollen or red, warm to the touch ... 

Is there anyone who can help you with this? Maybe go with you ?

I am so sorry, darling ...

big warm hug

renee

Hi Renee,

I'm still in a mess.  My left hip is slipping because I've had to depend on it so much. My knee is locked tightly. It will go forward and backward by I can't put my ankle on my other knee to cross my leg. It won't budge an inch. If it's the torn cartilage in my knee, I don't know how to fix it.  I sure don't want any more surgery, but the constant pain is getting to me. I live alone with my precious cats; I don't know what I'd do without them. It is hard bending over to clean boxes and feed them but they're worth it. It's the lonliness that's getting to me.  All I do is cry. I can't do anything and nothing helps the pain. Maybe in 11 days he'll say something about it.  If not, I'm finding another surgeon for a second opinion. I guess things are handled differently in the US?  I'm not familiar with the way other countries work.  Thank you, Renee. This site/forum has been so much help.

hi dana, 

so sorry to hear this, darling ...

you don't need to fix anything ...hopefully you found a doctor who can see you -

if certain movements hurt and are uncomfortable, don't do them - crossing legs is one of them that my doctor told me to wait with, some of us were even told that it might be a life long restriction ...

be kind to your self, darling -  take deep breaths and try to relax - let go of resistance ... 

it is an emotional roller coaster - maybe your PCP (if you have one) can prescribe something - 

and again, just come here okay 

Hi Renee,

Hope things are going well with you and everyone else on this great forum. You wrote something tofay/yesterday that really upset me--I don't mean intentially. You said that not being able to cross your leg could be lifelong? Really? I think I don't know what I'd do if that's the case. I can't move my leg from the knee down inward at all! I know they torn cartlilage in that knee, but surely that wouldn't cause the problem as it's locked solid. I did get in to see my reg cpc tomorrow and I hope he'll tell me the truth. I'm sure he will. Im really scared and worried. I feel like the surgeon has ruined my life. Do you know if there's anything they can do to fix it? I'm very active and being unable to do anything is a terrible thought. I'm not a spring chicken, but I'm sure no good at being a spectator. Thanks Renee. Hugs to you.