My kneecaps were underdeveloped and constantly dislocating. They were damaging the bones around my joint. I'm in my early thirties so my dr didn't want to do a tkr at this point. I will be having...
I am planning to see if he can help set me up with more pt. I want to try and build some muscle around my knees but with how unstable they are I'm not sure how to go about it. One local clinic offers...
Thank you. I'm going to make an appointment with my dr on Monday. I missed my nephew's birthday today because of the eyebrow thing and just anxiety about going anywhere. I don't know how I slipped...
Any help would be great. Drawn on eyebrows just aren't cutting it. Lol...
I do the skin picking, too. I have done therapy in the past. Unfortunately, only one clinic takes my insurance in my town and they won't see me because I missed an appointment. I actually had this...
Since high school I have pulled out eyelashes and eyebrows when stressed. I've managed it ok until recently. I'm not even sure what exactly is stressing me so much but I keep catching myself doing it...
The esophageal structure and foam thing sounds like eosoniphilic esophagitis. It's an autoimmune disorder and people that have it tend to also have eczema. I've got it. When my throat swells I vomit...
I'm getting ready for my first appointment back with my pm dr since having surgery to remove my knee caps. My legs are significantly weaker and there's a lot of pain. My right knee is bone on bone...
I did stop all meds for about a month prior to surgery. That's something I do every so often to kind of see where I am arthritis wise and to keep from building a tolerance. Since I knew I'd be in...
I saw my surgeons PA yesterday. She was very happy with my incision, degree of swelling, and degree of mobility of the knee. After numerous exercises, its been decided to let me start PT. The pt will...
He has me on 50 mg 2 pills a day. The pain is less intense when I'm up moving so I try to stay very active. That usually kicks me in the butt at bedtime. It's hard to be comfortable with the leg...
Wish me luck. I've only got my ex husband, we are friends but he's kind of a loner. He's been running errands for me and helping me with many things. I would feel better staying with him. The burning...
Since I'm feeling very wobbly should I be staying with someone? I'm on my own right now. I've had a couple falls and am worried that I could end up waiting a long time to be found....
I called and they said they would have it for me. Then I can run it for the second opinion. I also noticed a new issue. My knee is very wobbly and feels as if it actually bends forward a bit! That's...
I go back on next Thursday, the clinic is a 3 hour drive from home, and I'll ask for the report then. The other surgeon said he would look over it for me. Despite doing all the exercises he told me...
It's about 2 weeks now. I have called the surgeon who did my shoulder to get his opinion. I'm waiting on him because I do trust him. It seems wrong to me, too. In fact, I'm very worried about it....
I hope your daughters surgery goes well! I'll have your family in my thoughts. Just remind yourself how strong you are and you can make it. Car problems seem to crop up at the worst times. I'm...
I'm sorry! Hope you are icing, elevating, and resting. Be careful!...
I tend to think its the surgeon. I think he's complicating things because I've been seeing my pm for a while and have a good relationship with him. He actually hugged me and said he'd be more than...
I think the problem comes because my pm was treating my arthritis pain which is what caused the need for surgery. My pm said he's more than happy to treat me again. I go back to the surgeons office...
Thanks! It's hard to see my son hurt so much. He and I are close and he seems pretty comfortable talking to me about anything. He loves his therapist and she has been a wonderful resource. She's...
Just something I learned from my Dr, meds that work for you have a better chance of working for her. There's a generic link to our brain chemistry. I'm so glad you are there for her even if its hard....
My surgeon won't release me back to my pm Dr. I was seeing him prior to surgery but because of the law he had to release me to the surgeon. Heat actually hurts. I have tried it but it causes a...
I had a complete patellectomy (removal of my knee cap and realignment of the knee) due to the knee cap not tracking correctly and extensive arthritis damage. At my first post op appointment we found...
Sorry it's taken so long to reply. My recovery isn't going well so I've been dealing with constant trips to drs and the hospital. My son loves his dad. We talk a lot about their relationship. I never...
His therapist, pediatrician, and teachers all believe he may have ADHD. We're working toward a diagnosis on that now. His behavior with his dad is drastically worse than anything anyone else has...
Hi all, its been a long time. I had to cut some expenses and sadly internet isn't necessary to life. I'm posting today because of my 11 year old son. His behavior has become a serious issue. At his...
I grew up with many health issues as well as having a rare genetic disorder. I remember going to the Children's Hospital every 6 months. It started when I was 2 after I started having seizures....
It's storming here in Mississippi, too. I cleaned my mom's house this morning. I don't like to be idle. Congrats on meeting a nice guy, Chele! I hope it works out for you. Things here are still very...
Chele, I'm jealous! We have storms here now. The kids are upset because we were going to go to the beach. I found a marine life place where they can actually touch some of the animals and get in with...
The sweating, while making me feel gross, doesn't worry me so much. They cause my heart rate to jump and my blood pressure goes crazy, too. Ive passed out once. At least my kids think its funny that...
I've had a few rounds of cortisone shots, starting when I was 16. I've got arthritis in all joints but the injections have focused on my lumbar area, wrists, and knees. They never gave me pain relief...
I'm at the gulf of Mexico. It's so humid!! The kids have been swimming a lot. I'm taking them to a marine life museum tomorrow and they are excited. The kids were supposed to have a small birthday...
Hi all, I'm on "vacation" by the ocean. So far this has meant that my sister is getting free baby sitting. Not so relaxing. I had a bone scan and it showed significant damage to the bones in my right...
One child showed up to each party. I'm really proud of my kids. They were wonderful. They had fun and both said it was great. No disappointment. Both guests were very well behaved and requested to...
I brought invitations to school and spoke to teachers. The teachers helped kids hand out invitations. The kids are asking....
Thank you!! I'm new to my apartment so maybe this will be a good way to meet new people Lol!! I've been up all night worrying. I'm just hoping my babies know they are so loved....
Thanks for your thoughts! I appreciate it. I've been up all night worrying. The movie thing sounds great. My son is really wanting to see Paul Blart (I'd rather see Mad Max!!)....
My children are both having birthdays. My son will be 11 and my baby girl will be 9. The problem is with their parties. My son has his scheduled for tomorrow evening and my daughter has hers on...
Glad you had good mothers days! My son made me a sweet card and my daughter bought me one and they went in together to get me a stuffed bear. It was wonderful. They are really enjoying my daughter's...
My daughter named her kitten Troy. Kind of weird but its her decision. We fixed up the cat carrier with an old blanket, litter box, food, and water then I set that on the foot of her bed so he could...
Ugh, I caved. We now have a fifth furbaby. He's tiny, and Siamese markings. My daughter named him Troy. She absolutely adores him. I'm worried I may have just taken on too much but the joy in my...
Thanks, UA and Dixie! My kitties are all inside. I just live too close to a busy road. One of my kitties came to me through my vet. One of the vet techs rescued him after a guy attacked him with a...
I need some strength sent my way!! A lady has a bunch of kittens she needs homes for. She contacted me, cause I'm a crazy cat lady, but I turned her down. I've got 4 cats. My daughter found the...
I actually live in Arkansas, just really close to the state line. The construction is just never ending! There's always something. I'm sorry your family is like that. That's what is hard about being...
Welcome! You will find that we do get it. Nothing is a small problem if its affecting your ability to enjoy life. When my thoughts start drowning me I like to go for a walk. It helps me clear my...
Joyce, I hope the dentist visit went well. The dentist is never fun. Jamie, I hope things cheer up. Its hard to feel like accomplishing much when its yucky outside. Are your sleep issues acting up...
You do need to be happy within yourself. That is always a good thing but its important to have a circle of people that care. Depression can make us lock ourselves away. Our friends and family are...