Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I went to see my orthopedist yesterday & he decided to take x-rays since it has been over a year. As a matter of fact, it was pre- surgery of my knee cleaning in May 2007. Now, my pain specialist took x-rays & sent a copy of them to my orthopedist but they weren't anywhere as good as what they are at the ortho's office. My right knee has just begun the complete bone-on-bone process. My leg is extremely tilted below the knee angling outward. That is the side that it is the worst. So, now this means that after I get my stimulator revised, I have to prepare for a total knee replacement between semesters. That will give just enough time to have the surgery & be recovered before going full time into clinicals. I will also need a large amount of prayer & good wishes that my RSD/CRPS1 doesn't get any more insane than it already is. My ortho told me yesterday that he is now up to 9 patients that have developed RSD/CRPS1 in his years of practice & I have managed to top them all so I get an " A " in RSD. I am turning 43 in November so he wasn't wanting to replace my knee for another seven years tops but now he doesn't have a choice. Low pain day wishes to all, Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Dear Ron, I have skipped the computer for 2 days because of lower left quadrant pain that my decreased meds can't even touch. If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all. That reminds me of a song they sang on that TV show " Hee Haw " when I was a kid Gloom, despair, and agony on me Deep dark depression, excessive misery If it weren't for bad luck at all Gloom, despair, and agony on me. My parents watched a lot of stuff that was corny to me, but they both worked hard just to put enough food on the table, and Hee Haw wasn't as goofy as Lawrence Welk, but it helped them cope. I'm not making fun of you but just looking at our sufferings I have to think of something to make me smile, and that makes me think of the most ridiculous stuff. They do say laughter is the best medicine. ronpat wrote: >Some times you can't win for losing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 > > After getting some one to call the cancer clinic, I was told it's never > going to get any better than it is right now. In fact, it's going to get > worse for a while. Some times you can't win for losing. I'm so sorry to hear that you're suffering so, Ron. I wish I could take your pain and disease away for you, but all I can do is offer comfort and a willing ear when you need it. We're all pulling for you. Cheryl in AZ Moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Ron, I cried reading your email, its all just so damn unfair (I know, I know, no one ever said life was fair)! Yes, we have been following your trails and tribulations throughout. I am so sorry that you are having to endure such pain. They should AT LEAST find a way to make you as comfortable as possible during this time. Its called quality of life and you deserve it Ron! Again, I am so sorry and I will be praying for you. Caitlin Moderator Well I haven't given a update for a while. . As a lot of you know, Ihave had a problem for the last 5 years with a Neuropathy that gets upto a 9 - 10 a lot of the times. I''ve even got a stimulator implantwithno help. Some are also aware that 3 months I came down with terminal throat cancer. I'm about half way through my chemo and radiation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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