karenmeal 0 #1 August 31, 2006 So I was backpacking this weekend.. walking down a steep trail and twisted my bad knee. Trying to self-diagnose and see if this could be worth a trip to the doctor. My knee isn't bruised.. just puffy and I have a limited range of motion. It clicks when I bend my knee to a certain point. I can't put weight on it when my knee is bent.. but I can hobble along relatively pain-free if I keep my leg straight. So what do the DZ.com doctors think? This has the potential to be shitty. I'm a packer and this is my money making season. So please tell me that you've had this and it resolved rather quickly on it's own. (Oh yeah.. am doing the RICE thing.) "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #2 August 31, 2006 You have an asian doctor? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #3 August 31, 2006 No. And I don't really get the joke either.. but I edited my post just to be on the safe side. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #4 August 31, 2006 Sorry, it was a bad joke about doing the RICE thing. And yeah, I know what that means, it was just a really bad joke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #5 August 31, 2006 Oh damnit... I was so confused. I thought you were referencing my awkward phrasing of doctor's visit.. I was like, do asian doctor's do house calls or something? "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #7 August 31, 2006 Probably bruised a ligament, try to stay off it for a few days. if its not better go see doc."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #8 August 31, 2006 Swelling = bad Clicking = bad No weight-bearing when bent = bad Limited ROM = bad. Worth a trip to the doctor. Seriously. The doctor probably can't do anything right now except prescribe anti-inflammatories and test the ligaments, but if it's bad, you'll get an answer. You are describing my exact symptoms when I tore my ACL. I didn't think it was that bad, but it was.. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #9 August 31, 2006 QuoteYou are describing my exact symptoms when I tore my ACL. I didn't think it was that bad, but it was.. Bingo. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #10 August 31, 2006 QuoteSwelling = bad Clicking = bad No weight-bearing when bent = bad Limited ROM = bad. Worth a trip to the doctor. Seriously. The doctor probably can't do anything right now except prescribe anti-inflammatories and test the ligaments, but if it's bad, you'll get an answer. You are describing my exact symptoms when I tore my ACL. I didn't think it was that bad, but it was.. DING DING DING!!! Folks we have a weiner! Karen, I hope it ISN'T that bad, but you're better off finding out NOW before more damage is done if it IS that bad. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feeblemind 1 #11 August 31, 2006 I have bad knees (4 operations on the left one alone) keep it elevated and iced and go see a doctor. It may be nothing, but then again you might have a significant injury that minor medical intervention might mitigate. If you are injured and let it go untreated you may face a more evasive procedure and onger recovery time. Fire Safety Tip: Don't fry bacon while naked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #12 August 31, 2006 My knees are so goofed up this is getting to be a "normal" occurence. 2 times in the last 4-6 months I have spent 2 weeks at a time hobbling. The first time this happened was in 2004. My left knee just swells up for no apparent reason. I now have a cool kneee brace that seems to do wonders though. I have seen MANY a Doc and they all say the same thing. "Yep..........the X rays look terrible but it really isn't bad enough for surgery." Only you know your body. If in doubt......go see a doc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #13 August 31, 2006 Don't make me come up there and drag your ass to the doctor, young lady. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #14 August 31, 2006 If you twisted and felt a very sharp pinch I bet it was your meniscus. Ligaments are usually the result of hyper extending your knee. You do need to go to the doctors and have it looked at. I have a yet another tear in my meniscus and my knee swells after excessive use and it goes out on me every now and then. I can't seem to bring myself to have it fixed again. Well at least not for a while longer.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #15 August 31, 2006 I vote doctor. Knee and back injuries are not to be trifled with. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Revillusion 0 #16 August 31, 2006 QuoteI have a limited range of motion. It clicks when I bend my knee to a certain point. I can't put weight on it when my knee is bent.. but I can hobble along relatively pain-free if I keep my leg straight. Quotethis could be worth a trip to the doctor. You answered it yourself ... VIRTUS JUNXIT MORS NON SEPARABIT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #17 August 31, 2006 I'm not a doctor (just an old SF medic) The clicking noise sounds like cartiledge issues. I'd check it out. If that is all it is -- they can scope it and and you'll be back to normal in no time. Good luck! steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royd 0 #18 August 31, 2006 QuoteSorry, it was a bad joke about doing the RICE thing. And yeah, I know what that means, it was just a really bad joke. It wasn't a bad joke. You have to have the right sense of humor. I thought it was funny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #19 August 31, 2006 QuoteSwelling = bad Clicking = bad No weight-bearing when bent = bad Limited ROM = bad. Worth a trip to the doctor. Seriously. The doctor probably can't do anything right now except prescribe anti-inflammatories and test the ligaments, but if it's bad, you'll get an answer. You are describing my exact symptoms when I tore my ACL. I didn't think it was that bad, but it was.. What he said, especially about the inability to bear weight when it's bent. On the plus side, you might be able to finish the season packing (uncomfortably). Go see a doctor Karen...make sure you're not doing further damage. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idlewild70 0 #20 August 31, 2006 I put off getting my knee looked at. At times its ok, others i need to wear a knee brace. I cant pack because kneeling on it causes it to hurt for up to a week. I wish i had gone to the doc when it happened. Now i need a scope, which i am putting off til winter.-Fish Blue skies, Soft landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #21 August 31, 2006 This is a stupid question... but I am finding a doctor to make an appointment with.. do I want an orthopedic surgeon/sports medicine doctor? "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #22 August 31, 2006 QuoteThis is a stupid question... but I am finding a doctor to make an appointment with.. do I want an orthopedic surgeon/sports medicine doctor? I'd start with a sports medicine doc (not a surgeon). Generally, that's how it works - you'll get evaluated by a non-surgeon and set to a surgeon for a referral if appropriate. I've got a good guy who has offices in Ballard and Northgate - PM me if you want to schlep this far."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #23 August 31, 2006 Pish-posh........go for a 5 mile run, that'll fix it."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #24 August 31, 2006 I already hiked several miles on it. No thanks. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #25 August 31, 2006 QuoteThis is a stupid question... but I am finding a doctor to make an appointment with.. do I want an orthopedic surgeon/sports medicine doctor? YES find someone who is used to working in sports medicine.. they get a LOT of practice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
