Orthopedic appointment on Monday went as well as can be expected. Bottom line is that I have Chondomalacia patella or essentially "worn cartilage behind the kneecap". Also the beginnings of a slight bone spur, but nothing too serious. The shots I get for treatment are basically replacement joint fluid which works to lubricate the joint and protect the cartilage. Unfortunately, this only seems to last for somewhere in the 6mo to a year range. Right now I'm waiting on insurance to authorize the treatment, then will need to go in for another series of three injections. BTW, he assures me that my knee issue isn't/wasn't caused by running. In fact, he thinks running is great, as long as it doesn't hurt. But when it does hurt, I need to find ways to be active that don't worsen the pain. Which is why I'm focusing on swimming and running for December and January.
On that note, I did manage to drag my lazy butt out of bed on a cold 9 deg morning (which is a quite a feat in itself, let me assure you) and got myself to the pool this morning. My goal was to get in at least an 800yd swim; however, I stopped and got out of the pool at 600 yds because at that point I was both bored out of my mind and having problems with my goggles. Sat in the hot tub for a bit and quickly realized that I wasn't going to be happy ending it at 600yds at my total for the day, so I decided to suck it up and jump back in for another 200. Yay me!
Yeah that running doesn't cause it and you can run. Good job getting back in the pool. I had trouble with my goggles yesterday too. And my breathing. And my strokes. And my stamina.
ReplyDeletesorry to hear but at least you know what it is and there is a solution
ReplyDeleteI'm a strong believer that running is good for your body as long as it's not an obsession. Being in motion helps to stay young!!
ReplyDeleteIs there a more permanent solution that you could do or is this just going to be an ongoing battle?
ReplyDeleteGlad you are still allowed to run as long as it doesn't hurt.
I think the swimming with the running is really good for this. As long as you can keep exercising things are not too bad. All the best with that knee.
ReplyDeleteI like it when running is encouraged ('smartly') and not being told how bad it is for you.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on sucking it up. :)
9 degrees! brrrrr!
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad there isn't a more long-term/permanent solution for your knee, but I hope you're able to treat it again to clear yourself for another good stretch if running!
The good news that you can run, I hope there is a long time solution soon
ReplyDeleteGreat on jumping back in and 9degrees would have been hard for me not to stay snuggled in bed!
ReplyDeleteKnee replacement? Could you go bionic? :)
ReplyDeleteeww injections again. They sound yuck, but you are brave (esp getting up and swimming when it's that cold!)
ReplyDeletethat sorta sucks ... but I sense a hopeful tone in your writing. Wishing you the best!
ReplyDeleteJust catching up Lisa, sorry to read about your knee troubles. Glad that it isn't caused by running, and thank goodness for swimming!
ReplyDeleteGood job for getting the remaining 200 yards in.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the knee. But it is good to know to that it wasn't caused by the running. :)