I had an appointment scheduled with an orthopedist tomorrow because I hurt myself on my third day of running. I don't know what happened but my leg has been hurting since that day, whether I am moving around or sitting and doing nothing. The pain extends from the top of my hamstring all the way down the back of my knee into the top of my calf muscle. And the middle of my knee burns too. But it doesn't feel like I hurt my muscles, if that makes any sense. It doesn't seem like something I should ignore. Anyway, I got an automated message from the doctor's office this morning saying that "due to unforeseen changes in your doctor's schedule, your appointment tomorrow has been canceled." It's the last thing you want to hear when you are in pain.
One of the most dramatic effects of this injury is that if my leg has been flexed all the way at the knee, it is very difficult and painful to extend my leg to stand up. So if I am sitting on the sofa with my legs tucked beside me or if I am squatting and then try to stand, I get a sharp stabbing/burning pain behind my left knee. The rest of the time it's just a mild annoying burning pain, probably a 2 on a scale of 1 to 10.
At the moment I am on the phone with a new orthopedist/sports medicine doctor's office. I did a little more research and I like the reputation of this doctor better.
OMG!!! He moved to Colorado!!!!!!! What the hell? The first doctor I called, the appt scheduler told me that they lost their contract with my insurance and I needed to call my insurance to find out if they currently have a contract. Now this??? This is the third doctor I have tried to get an appt with.
I am officially frustrated.
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If I was you, I would look foor a walk-in sports clinic. They are usually quick to get into and focus mainly on sports injuries, so are more apt to get you advice to continue healthy running.
ReplyDeleteI'm wishing you a speedy recovery and connection to someone who can help adjust or soothe your leg, and body. And I'm sending you the laughter of my Spirit to help soothe the frustration, not that I am laughing at you, more like the comedy in this situation.
ReplyDelete1 million angel blessings to you!
Back of the knee could be bakers cysts or a sign of weak hamstrings. Do a lot of icing to take down the swelling and pain, but sharp pains are usually things that are floating around. Work on strengthening the muscles around the knee since the joint itself is basically two sticks held together with duct tape.
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you see the orthopedist or a physical therapist.
Jaimi: I read this too late. Ha! I have an appt tomorrow w/ a sports medicine dr. But I will keep that in mind just in case I hurt myself again.
ReplyDeleteJackie: Thank you so much! And congrats on little Finn! I hope you are enjoying him!
Ron: LOL! "...two sticks held together with duct tape." I love that!! Cold made it hurt/cramp more. And there was no lump. I am guessing it has to do w/ my hamstring since I injured it when I was practicing splits when I was 12 b/c I wanted to be a cheerleader. Then my dad didn't even let me try out. I have affectionately called it my war wound since then.