Thursday, April 01, 2004

The Prolonged Pain

I have the results of the various tests on my knee/leg pain. I had to call my doctor's office four times over the past two days to get these results.

The survey says: my knee is swollen.

That's all I got. My knee is swollen. After seven weeks of physiotherapy and rest, and two weeks waiting on test results, I have a swollen knee? Why is it that I can't walk? Why is it that I feel tremendous pain in my hamstring and calf. Why is it that I wake up in the middle of the night in sheer agony when my leg is spasming?

I went to my doctor to get answers. I wanted to know what happened to me. I wanted to get some advice on how to get better. I am very disappointed.

All the receptionist would tell me was that I should continue with physiotherapy. If I wasn't healing, then I should see them again in two weeks.

I wish I knew what to do next. I've already spent $450 on physio, and I have nothing to show for it. I just want to be able to walk, run, and dance again. I miss my mobility. So much for getting better by my birthday next month.