My dodgy leg - update

Well, the results are in. I have the following wrong with my knee:

1. Mild osteo-arthritis. This was no surprise as it's just a result of aging.

2. Possible cartilage damage. This needs to be confirmed by an MRI scan.

3. Partial dislocation of the patella - I did this when I fell over in the car park at work on 25th February.....

I now need to see a knee specialist. I'm currently looking into any treatment being covered by my private health policy. However, when I was "given" the private health by my company, I had to state what conditions I had seen my GP for over the preceeding six months. One of mine was my knee, which was playing me up when I bowled. Easily solved, and has never bothered me since, until now.

The insurance company want my GP to confirm that this current injury is not linked to my previous knee history. Considering my previous problem was over 6 years ago, and the current problem was caused by going ar*e over apex four months ago, there's unlikely to be a link.

Anyhoo, at least I now know what it is, and I also now understand why it hurts so bloody much!

Looks like there's going to be a solution, private or NHS, and for that I am eternally grateful!

Good news that you now know what the problem is Vicki and as you say, there will be a treatment one way or the other. At least you'll be able to move forward with it (no pun intended)xxxxx

That really tickled me

Thanks J x

Sounds like this can be sorted out.
Make sure your GP lets the insurance co know that this is an acute knee injury as the result of a fall, NOT chronic or on-going.

Thanks Jo. I knew someone would have the right words
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Good luck Vicki, it is always good to be given a reason for pain isn't it.
I hope things get sorted for you very soon.

Anytime matexx

Good news all has been discovered, and hoping treatment is soon. In the meantime can you pop or should I say hop down here

hope you get it sorted without too much pain.

You don't do things by half

At least you know what is happening now and it explains all the pain you have had.
Feet up hun and have a relaxing weekend