Training with a bad knee….
Well, it is official….my KNEE SUCKS! LOL I have a torn medial meniscus and after having 5 SHOTS of Cortisone, it is not doing anything to help my knee out. 
The last shot that I had did not even touch the pain as I believe that my meniscus tear is a lot worse than it was 2 years ago when I got diagnosed with it.
This is leaving me in a very difficult position as it is a BITCH to work out, especially legs. When I train, by the time I am done, I cannot hardly walk. My legs swell up if I sit to long or stand to long. My muscular definition is dwindling away and I feel like a balloon. It is very depressing to say the least because I really wanted to compete this year. I do not know if I am even going to attempt to compete in FAME or Fitness U in just the bikini model portion of the competition. I really wanted to, but it is hard for me to do anything. Prescription anti-inflammatory do not work, either…does not touch the pain! So, I am pretty much screwed there. So……….I am just dealing with it as best as possible. I am hitting up a new Doctor in Sarasota, FL that specializes in athletes so maybe he can understand better the need for me to get back into the gym as soon as possible. I am going to be documenting my surgery and the like on video (if he lets me) so that you all can get a great appreciation for what I have to go through….LOL and maybe it can help others with pain and suffering, too. I made a huge mistake by getting shot after shot instead of just having the surgery done. So……..that is a major lesson right there! Stay posted with me! This could be a funny ride……and video series for those who watch!
Have a great day! I am going to try to train!!!! LOL xoxo Tamar
April 8, 2008 at 8:10 am
wow that stinks! I don’t think I can relate totally, but I can empathize. I train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a bad back, and ironically enough it’s when I don’t train that it hurts. There was one time when I had the cartilage separated from my floating rib during a sparring session, and wow, that hurt, but what hurt more was going to class and not being able to train.
April 8, 2008 at 8:16 am
I’ve had 4 steroid injections in my lower back after 2 failed surgeries on a herniated disk. It was only after the steroid injections that my knees started bothering me, especially after doing seated leg curls and extensions. My wife did some research and found out that cortisone and other steriods might weaken bones and joints.
I wonder if doctors who give those injections aren’t taking into account that some patients are seeking to be active right away. For someone who doesn’t lift or run, it probably isn’t noticable.
Also, as I was taking Celebrex, I started noticing that I was bruising very easily and that it took forever for it to heal.
Anyway, I’m interested in hearing how your surgery works out. Take care.
April 8, 2008 at 2:38 pm
wow! so sorry bout your knee tamar! u r still one of my great inspirations!!!! don’t let it get u down. stay beautiful and strong.