Please may I request some good vibes?

That's hilarious. And we all need a laugh when we are in pain and scared.

I think daughter was a bit nervous after that. He came back and started the procedure saying "can you feel that" - she said "no, can you?"

Beth, that story still makes me laugh!

I have finally got an appointment at the hospital - for tomorrow - after waiting and waiting for a call! (I phoned and the secretary told me that I could have booked an appointment at any time! )

Anyway, so yeah, I'll be getting the injections tomorrow morning at 9am (I have to leave Mcr in the rush hour traffic at 7am )

Please may I have a couple more vibes to get me through the yucky injections!

You are so strong, Sarah, you will handle this beautifully! It will be so wonderful when you are finally free from this pain!

Attached please find an Irish blessing just for you!


May the good saints protect you
And bless you today
And may troubles ignore you
Each step of the way


Nips

Sar,

Sorry to hear about the pain. I know there ahs been a lot of bad press about it on the news, but Celebrex was a life saver to me. I had someone fall on me out of a helicopter during a mission. It ahs been a God send as nothing eels works.

Nips

Thank you, Stephanie!

Thank you, Ari!

Thank you, too, Nips! That phrase is lovely! I hope you are okay too - it sounded like a nasty accident!

So it's all over for now! Luckily there was only one injection, which I am so glad about - still horrible though! Not the nerve block I was sent for either....

I am not sure how much I like the doctor though He was asking all sorts of questions and kind of commenting on my answers

He was also concerned about my emotional state.

Also, he mentioned that there may not be anything that they can do for the pain....'some people just have painful knees' I am crossing my fingers - so tightly - that this is not the case with me! (I'm sorry to sound selfish)

Anyway, we'll see how the locan anaesthetic works for now and go from there. I am seeing him again in 4 weeks.

Oh Sarah, where have I been? Sorry I just caught up with this thread! Injections stink, that's for sure. But see, you lived through it. Someday I hope the medical world can invent a painless needle. As for your knee pain, never give up hope.

I was supposed to go in for my catscan today at 4, but was told I would have to fast for 8hours prior, so I rescheduled it for next week on Friday. It's Good Friday and we have that day off from work. I got an appt at 8 am, so that is better. I won't have to fast all day.

Oh Susie! I have been thinking about you all day - I remembered you had your appointment too! I am pleased that you changed it though, better to starve at night than when awake!

I would love it if they invented a painless needle! Life would be so much easier! It's not even as though they can give you some local anaesthetic first, as that comes in needle form too!

I hope they do find something to help my knee I am finding out as much as I can at the moment about alternative and complimentary therapies too - always worth a try!

Aww Sarah - I missed this thread yesterday - I'm sorry.

I'm glad it was ok. If you can, try talking to the physiotherapist at your doctor's surgery - she helped my daughter a lot. She has always had hypermobile joints (they move around a lot) and this caused her to have painful knees (something that runs in hubby's family). The physiotherapist gave her some exercises based on Pilates and they really helped. She did say however, that with Pilates you have to be careful to be shown by somebody who really knows what they're doing - otherwise it could cause more problems than it solves.

Still, whilst you're on the lookout for alternative therapies it might be something that makes your knees a little easier to bear.

Good luck

Ooops add me to the sorry list because i missed it as well

So pleased it's over for you Sarah! but what did the doctor mean about your emotional state?

I missed this thread too and yesterday we were just sending knee vibes to Cindy. I think I have some vibes left for another knee. (Go knee vibes go!... go to Sarah... )

I'm on the missed thread list also. Just hang in there sweetie. I know it's hard to not let yourself get down about it. Lots of good vibes headed your way. Keep us posted. Just remember it could be worse...you could be forced to sit in a small room and watch really bad Michael Jackson videos all day

Good Luck,

Thank you, Beth! I have an excellent physiotherapist, so I'll ask him for any ideas - he is a tutor and a knee expert, so he's willing to learn with me!

Thank you, Susan! He was worried about my emotional state as I am basically house bound at the moment. I have had a lot of trouble with getting out and about through the whole duration of my knee problems. I also became quite badly depressed at one stage and was actually scared to go out. He mentioned that he wants to keep an eye on it because it could develop into cronic pain and all the things that come with it.

Thank you Ryan! I'm pulling in all the get well knee vibes! Maybe Cindy and I should start a knee thread!

Thank you, Goosehazel! I think you're right there - I wouldn't want to sit in a small room watching bad Michael Jackson videos!! (that really made me laugh! Thank you!)

I've had such a terrible morning this morning

I have another appointment with the Pain Management Specialist today and i've been on the phone and emailing people at the hospital ALL morning. It is all such a mess - nobody seems to have the letters about my treatment and emails haven't been getting through.

I was just about to cancel my appointment when I found out that the specialist has got a letter - but I have no idea when it was sent, because my physiotherapists email wasn't received by my consultant.

It is all getting so confusing

I am hoping to get the nerve block today - so that should ease the pain and help a lot. But it does mean another injection in my leg

Please can you spare some good vibes for me today and help me to not be so scared!

Thank you all for listening to my little whinge and for all your support!

Sarah I am going to PM you...

Sarah i really hope it's over quickly for you

Sending (((((painfree vibes))))) over to you

OH Sarah, I know the fear and frustration you must be going through Hon.......it's bad enough when we're scared about something, but our faith and our strength will get us through that. It's when things get all messed up that is upsetting to me the most. Please try to relax..........If I could, you know I would be there to hold your hand. Many a time in my life I wish someone could have been there to hold mine. Just close your eyes and imagine all of us there huddled around you...........it'lll all work out.......I promise!

I hope you get some relief for your knee Sarah.