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[LBLNJ0668]

Good Morning, I'll come back in a few hours when I am down with my work to explain PT I am liking it!! They did the ultrasound of my knees   THere is some fluid. THis place is very thorough. Trying the gel injections again 

[LBLNJ0668]

I am back.  I did chiropractic for 20 minutes not like theone I went to last week with strange table. He pulled legs etc made sure I  didnt hurt, Then I did the ultrasound on the knees nothing different already confirmed my knees  have extreme arthritis.  But did mention fluid in the knees not sure if I need to remove, I will ask Doing nerve study 4/12 . I then saw the PY guy he was sooo thorugh  and friendly. He gave m3 4 exercises  to do at home I go 3x a week for a month than reevaluate things.  I start the gel inject 4/24 4 injections so 1x a week for month fun!!!  Both knees.  I question my knees not feeling bad but because my back hurts more. He said that is very common.  when one part hurts more it hides the other pain. It's not necessarily away. I really like this place i  hope it continues  especially financially. I cant believe I was so lucky to find this place.     I am still a little hesitate I have trust issues LOL

[LBLNJ0668]

Gm

[paulie]

LB, Great news about your treatment and what you described. Very thorough indeed! You found a great place. 
What brand gel injections are you going to get? I haven't heard of 4X injections weekly.

I got Euflexa gel injections 3X weekly. Finally is working too because I mowed yesterday with my walk behind mower. Walked a full hour w/o stopping. Knee got sore and swollen a bit from bone on bone area but I was able to do it. Yay

Interesting what PT guy explained about one area hurts to hide the other pain.

Hi jicaji, How are your bluebirds? 

Yesterday was extremely busy doing inside and outside work and an errand. Temp yesterday 74.  Still have lots of gardens to clean up. More things to do today and grocery shop for Easter Sunday meal. Today's temp to be 82. Trees now have leaf buds on them. I'm ready to see trees full of leaves and flowering trees. 

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Wishing you both and all a pleasant day.

[LBLNJ0668]

Good morning bad weather later today is expected. I am off tomorrow  for ggod friday INam doing curb side pick up later today lets see how I walk with the stroller back to my apartment LOL getting 2 cases of water too no tapmwater for me  wish me lluck

[paulie]

Good Morning,

LB, Curb side pick up is nice. Be careful getting water inside. Why no tap water for you? Do you mean always or because of possible bad weather? I hope the storm(s) fizzles out and if not your area is not in path.

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[LBLNJ0668]

I always uuse bottle water, tap water is pretty nasty I wont drin water if there was just tap water even with filter I got everything in even water out of basket i ncloset  glad got that out of way, Doing a lot better todday not 100 I would say 50 50 d up in my patient portal looks like I will be getting Supartz as an injection I dont think I had this one ooh it said dr may need to drain wate rfrom knee  wonder if he will do that with mine see we know I have water in knee now  but it also mentions Orthovisc  but says aetna  patients will receive the suparts so we'll see what I get

[paulie]

Hi LB, Understandable about bottled water and good that you got all of your water etc inside today.

Very good news that you're doing better today!

I haven't heard of Supartz before. If Aetna only covers Supartz that might be the one you receive since it's insurance covered. Sounds like Orthovisc might not be on Aetna formulary.
I wanted Euflexa and even my ortho Dr uses it for himself. My insurance did not cover it so I paid out of pocket for the gel injections. I decided  to insurance company.

Water or fluid on/in the knee area is common. I've had it off and on for years and just dealt with the pain until it went away by itself.
You might have to have yours drained before injections to ensure proper injection and it will lessen your knee pain also. That's my understanding of it but I'm not an ortho Dr.

Give an update on your weather then. Hopefully the forecast was downgraded in your area.

[LBLNJ0668]

Good Morning    It only rained and I only knew because  the sidewalk was wet when I let copper out.  LOL I hope they remove the water tghat my help with pain I did read thye may need to drain water before doing injections,  I wonder how long I had the water in knee was that the main cause of pain?  Now lots of questions  lol

[paulie]

Have a Blessed Good Friday

[paulie]

Good Morning,

LB, Good you only had rain. The main cause of your knee pain most probably being bone on bone. I'm sure you have lots of questions and that's good to be informed.

Hi jicaji

Today my husband and I will make potato salad, cole slaw and pickled eggs for Easter Sunday's meal. The ham and other items already bought so that shopping is done. Other family members are bringing sides too. Strawberry Shortcake already ordered and to be picked up tomorrow. Most of the family will be here. Some are out of town this weekend.

[paulie]

Happy Passover

[LBLNJ0668]

Good morning had PT yesterday and I a min pain today but I did go to my sisters and had to go up and down  2 steps from garage to get in her house.  I cant believe how difficult it got since I was  last at her house ALso I went with my father and he has a marano  suv and it wa shad to get in back seat. I left my cane in his car and had to wllk from my car to apartment without one that ws so hard. I have extra cane at home thank god.  I feel like I am falling apart.  I just want to cry.  I have to try and walk copper soon .  I have my nerve study wednesday night 

[paulie]

Good Afternoon,

Sunny beautiful day here and coolish in 50s.

LB, It's nice you spent time with you father and sister despite your discomfort. I said a prayer for you getting relief.
Your nerve study Wednesday sounds interesting.

[LBLNJ0668]

Happy Easter Paulie and Jacaji