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To my complete dismay, I was diagnosed yesterday with arthritis in one knee. The pain came on very suddenly and has been acute enough that I have been unable to work this week. I stand and walk a lot in my job. I am rather unfamiliar with arthritis. I was given oral medication and physical therapy by the orthopedist.
I am very worried that this might mean no future camino for me. It makes me want to cry. Are there forum members out there who have osteoarthritis in their knees and still manage to walk the camino? If so, how?
I was so distressed in the doctor's office I failed to ask him about this.
there is plenty of meds, not narcotics, that can make the difference,what ever you do do not stop moving. Please call you Dr and let him know you worries, SorryTo my complete dismay, I was diagnosed yesterday with arthritis in one knee. The pain came on very suddenly and has been acute enough that I have been unable to work this week. I stand and walk a lot in my job. I am rather unfamiliar with arthritis. I was given oral medication and physical therapy by the orthopedist.
I am very worried that this might mean no future camino for me. It makes me want to cry. Are there forum members out there who have osteoarthritis in their knees and still manage to walk the camino? If so, how?
I was so distressed in the doctor's office I failed to ask him about this.
To my complete dismay, I was diagnosed yesterday with arthritis in one knee. The pain came on very suddenly and has been acute enough that I have been unable to work this week. I stand and walk a lot in my job. I am rather unfamiliar with arthritis. I was given oral medication and physical therapy by the orthopedist.
I am very worried that this might mean no future camino for me. It makes me want to cry. Are there forum members out there who have osteoarthritis in their knees and still manage to walk the camino? If so, how?
I was so distressed in the doctor's office I failed to ask him about this.
Do not worry. Osteoarthritis does not have to stop you. I have walked all my caminos with it in one knee. As long as I wear a knee brace religiously, I am fine. I will have a little swelling but no pain or limping at the end of a day. I once tested my need for the brace by walking a few hours without it and had to take three days off until the swelling went down. This year I plan to also walk with poles in the hope that it will take even more pressure off my knee. I would suggest that you ask your physiotherapist about using knee braces and poles and if he or shee agrees, test it out before your trip. I hope it works out well for you.To my complete dismay, I was diagnosed yesterday with arthritis in one knee. The pain came on very suddenly and has been acute enough that I have been unable to work this week. I stand and walk a lot in my job. I am rather unfamiliar with arthritis. I was given oral medication and physical therapy by the orthopedist.
I am very worried that this might mean no future camino for me. It makes me want to cry. Are there forum members out there who have osteoarthritis in their knees and still manage to walk the camino? If so, how?
I was so distressed in the doctor's office I failed to ask him about this.
ER RN here... Live while your alive...walk while you still can ! Treat your symptoms, rest when your body tells you too, where a knee brace, take anti-inflammatories (WITH FOOD PLEASE), keep your back light light light, and walk your own pace.Buen Camino
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