The Left Knee Problem

[forrealone]

Thank you for praying with me. Today I visited Orthopedics. They say I'm a very long way from getting a knee replacement. However, the x-rays are now 3 months old, so an MRI scan has been ordered, and I'll see that in the near future. Meanwhile, I've been injected with steroids. Should be good for a few months.

Okay, so the system wants that knee a whole lot more chewed up before they take surgical action. I get that. If steroidal treatment works for me, I'll take it. The Lord will provide whatever I need to glorify Him.

Wow.  I do pray the injections help for quite a while!  Bless you and my heart is with you, dear Brother.

[Ed Hurst]

Thanks. My prayer is that the steroids work better than they are supposed to. I already have some relief and that's supposed to be two more days away.

[jaybreak]

Thank you for praying with me. Today I visited Orthopedics. They say I'm a very long way from getting a knee replacement. However, the x-rays are now 3 months old, so an MRI scan has been ordered, and I'll see that in the near future. Meanwhile, I've been injected with steroids. Should be good for a few months.

Okay, so the system wants that knee a whole lot more chewed up before they take surgical action. I get that. If steroidal treatment works for me, I'll take it. The Lord will provide whatever I need to glorify Him.

From what I've heard, too many steroid shots can take a toll and weaken the joint, but that might depend on current condition, level of activity, etc. I'd much rather just get the surgery over with than bother with injections (I remember scheduling my shoulder surgery as soon as I could). I am fine with needles, but I don't like having unresolved issues lingering about.