Posts by Casey Palmer5

I’m dealing with that same intense fear of needles. Honestly, I haven't quite figured out how to get past it yet...

Man, I am so sorry. Honestly, I believe every single word you're saying.

Did you at least get a chance to try out one of those balance platforms they have for equilibrium training?

I haven't, and I don't plan to, even if I am technically eligible for free flu shots since I work in healthcare.

I have honestly never had the flu...

Megan Reed said:thanks! oh, let me bug 😳 just one more time... would I actually need that while I'm still in the 'early stages'? Or is that usually reserved for the tougher cases?

That's not really meant for the early stuff; you typically look into it once physical therapy just isn't cutting it anymore.

Intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections are the latest big thing in medicine right now. You should definitely look up Synocr...

At the end of the day, shaving or smoothing out the cartilage should be the absolute last resort. You really ought to try physical therapy first, as that can actually make a huge difference...

From what I can tell, a pretty large percentage of people don't see much improvement even after they have the surgery done.

It’s nothing too serious, though I'm not sure how old you are exactly.

It's just those standard changes that come with getting older—basically just some mild cartilage wear and tear...

I think Pallas hit the nail on the head there—you really need to get some photos taken and have a pro take a look to figure out what's actually going on.

That bump just below your knee could be a lingering effect from Osgood-Schlatter, though that usually shows up back during the teenage years.

Honestly, it could be anything from simple periostitis to something more serious like a tumor, so there's really no way to guess without an actual exam...

Yeah, we use a ton of peanuts in our traditional home remedies. Honestly, thanks for the tip—you should go grab some out in the Rocky Mountains...

It really depends on which type of arthritis we're talking about; you've got osteoarthritis, and then there's the inflammatory stuff like rheumatoid arthritis.

As a rule, you can't fully cure either one. There are ways to manage the symptoms, though, and dealing with osteoarthritis is usually a lot less complicated...

You can find a ton of info on malaria online—I’d definitely suggest starting with the WHO or CDC websites. I actually went down a massive rabbit hole about six months ago, researching everything from prevention tactics to symptoms and what to do if you get hit, since I was heading into areas where malaria is a real concern...

Casey Palmer5 said:🙂

If we actually had moderators...

Oh, they exist. They just work in a dead zone without any internet access.

I don't know, that whole drywall thing sounds kind of weird to me...

Where did they end up putting the cast, and how long did they tell you that you'd be stuck in it?

Plasma donation actually pays. I think you get about $33 per session, and you can go in roughly 3 to 4 times a month...

Yeah, that could definitely happen. But honestly, it might also just be a symptom of PCOS.

Hey, please don't take this personally.

Just please, don't give me any extra work right now. I honestly can't remember the last time I sat down for a real home-cooked meal. I’m getting less than five hours of sleep, and once I'm off the clock, my life is just a constant battle of laying laminate flooring, scrubbing windows, trekking through those massive Home Depots, and ordering supplies...

I just really needed to vent. Be kind 🙂

You could also try Loratadine; it actually worked for me since Claritin doesn't do a thing for my allergies.

And I didn't even notice if it made me feel sleepy or anything...

Whenever you need—basically throughout pollen season or whenever you’re dealing with whatever triggers your allergies.

I know they're working on those over at the Holy Spirit cathedral in Washington, D.C.

I don't have all the specifics, though. Good luck!

Honestly, Kyle Nelson2 didn't mess up nearly as much as I thought he would; I was actually kind of surprised by how much he knows 🙂

Anyway, nobody on this forum can tell you exactly what your best move is. You really need to sit down with a solid orthopedic surgeon—someone who’ll go over your ultrasound, an MRI, and do a full clinical exam first. At the end of the day, the big question is whether surgery is even the right call for you.

If they do decide to go through with arthroscopy, they’ll likely just perform a partial meniscectomy. It's not some massive, life-altering operation, and the recovery isn't super long either. If you really put in the work during rehab, you can get back to 100%. It’s a huge relief that your ligaments are still intact...