Recruiting Forum Off-Topic Thread II

[Glitch]

Rub some dirt on it.

That was my back up plan after I drink some tussin.

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

Any of the VN MDs. Since I recently moved, I have not established myself with a new doctor here in Murfreesboro. However, I have been on 15 mg daily dose of Meloxicam for about a year now. My wife was just prescribed diclofenac sodium tablets to help reduce inflammation in her feet. (Bunions aggravated recently by an injury) She is worried about taking it due to the list side effects and now she is worried about my liver being on Meloxicam so much. The fact that I enjoy my rum doesn't ease her worry either. Should I go see a doc about cycling off Meloxicam? Is there something that doesn't affect the liver so much that would be a reasonable substitute? Or should I consider a different treatment for my chondromalacia?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Move to Colorado and partake bruh!

Sorry, couldn't resist

Routine labwork is indicated, but frequency of testing depends on your overall health and history of any issues...
Yearly physical is recommended....

Natural supplements that can help as much as the Meloxicam if you find the one works for you.
I take Omega 3 oil @ 3 capsules per day with as good a response as to medications like Meloxicam.

Others: flax seed oil, glucosamine/chondroitin, etc.
I have patients with new natural solutions that may have been used by this or that cultures with success for centuries.

As for your wife, diclofenac was found to be best for arthritic pain in a huge study in Europe (50k patients).
It does have a higher side effect profile than Meloxicam. So take minimum amount that works for each of you...

Hope that helps.
:hi:

 

[Glitch]

Move to Colorado and partake bruh!

Sorry, couldn't resist

Routine labwork is indicated, but frequency of testing depends on your overall health and history of any issues...
Yearly physical is recommended....

Natural supplements that can help as much as the Meloxicam if you find the one works for you.
I take Omega 3 oil @ 3 capsules per day with as good a response as to medications like Meloxicam.

Others: flax seed oil, glucosamine/chondroitin, etc.
I have patients with new natural solutions that may have been used by this or that cultures with success for centuries.

As for your wife, diclofenac was found to be best for arthritic pain in a huge study in Europe (50k patients).
It does have a higher side effect profile than Meloxicam. So take minimum amount that works for each of you...

Hope that helps.
:hi:

It does. I take turmeric and glucosamine/chondroitin daily as well. I have to rin for the Army still but even with all the meds my knees hurt all day after I run. I sat at my desk with ice on my knees today. Is there a surgical treatment for chondromalacia? I don't really want to have surgery but it is getting to a point where I have to try something else.

 

[SergeantVol]

It does. I take turmeric and glucosamine/chondroitin daily as well. I have to rin for the Army still but even with all the meds my knees hurt all day after I run. I sat at my desk with ice on my knees today. Is there a surgical treatment for chondromalacia? I don't really want to have surgery but it is getting to a point where I have to try something else.

P2 walking profile

 

[buckfama]

P2 walking profile

I have one now after the steel plate in my leg..

 

[Glitch]

P2 walking profile

They won't give me one. I've asked.

I think I'm going to find a doc here in Murfreesboro and get them to put something on paper that says I can't run anymore. I'm done. I want to be able to walk when I'm 45.

 

[Glitch]

I have one now after the steel plate in my leg..

What branch are you? Do you like crayons?

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

It does. I take turmeric and glucosamine/chondroitin daily as well. I have to rin for the Army still but even with all the meds my knees hurt all day after I run. I sat at my desk with ice on my knees today. Is there a surgical treatment for chondromalacia? I don't really want to have surgery but it is getting to a point where I have to try something else.

They can try to smooth it out arthroscopically, but double edged sword. Can improve situation or can cause progression of the chondromalacia.

Have you seen a physical therapist? If your patella are not tracking correctly, can cause lots of pain. May be an imbalance between Vastus lateralis and Vastus medialis. Short arc quaf strengthening can help.
If it is due to medial or lateral retinaculum tightness, then patellar mobilization stretches will help.
Have you had a steroid shot in your knee? It helped mine greatly....

 

[Glitch]

They can try to smooth it out arthroscopically, but double edged sword. Can improve situation or can cause progression of the chondromalacia.

Have you seen a physical therapist? If your patella are not tracking correctly, can cause lots of pain. May be an imbalance between Vastus lateralis and Vastus medialis. Short arc quaf strengthening can help.
If it is due to medial or lateral retinaculum tightness, then patellar mobilization stretches will help.
Have you had a steroid shot in your knee? It helped mine greatly....

I have only seen a general practitioner. Should I find an orthopedic doctor or a physical therapist?

EDIT: I'm sorry to bother you with this. Thank you so much for the advice

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

I have only seen a general practitioner. Should I find an orthopedic doctor or a physical therapist?

EDIT: I'm sorry to bother you with this. Thank you so much for the advice

Definitely a good sports med doc.
In Tennessee, do you need a Rx for therapy? If not, may want to start with a therapist first.
No problem my friend!
:hi:


A sports med doc can be:
Orthopedic Surgeon
Physical medicine and rehab (my specialty)
Even Family practice if they did a fellowship.

 

[Glitch]

Definitely a good sports med doc.
In Tennessee, do you need a Rx for therapy? If not, may want to start with a therapist first.
No problem my friend!
:hi:

My insurance doesn't require referrals as long as the doc is in network. I will look up sports med docs in my network tomorrow. Thanks again.

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

My insurance doesn't require referrals as long as the doc is in network. I will look up sports med docs in my network tomorrow. Thanks again.

Good luck!
If you have any other questions, just holler

 

[buckfama]

What branch are you? Do you like crayons?

Ha!! I was a Marine AND Army! What you got to say to that sucka??

Edit - white crayons are my favorite.. they brighten my smile.. 😀😀

 

[Glitch]

Ha!! I was a Marine AND Army! What you got to say to that sucka??

Edit - white crayons are my favorite.. they brighten my smile.. 😀😀

A half breed? I know a few like you. I'll just have to keep an eye on you.... and my crayolas.

Thank you for your service brother.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Definitely a good sports med doc.
In Tennessee, do you need a Rx for therapy? If not, may want to start with a therapist first.
No problem my friend!
:hi:


A sports med doc can be:
Orthopedic Surgeon
Physical medicine and rehab (my specialty)
Even Family practice if they did a fellowship.

He could definitely use one of those.

 

[Glitch]

He could definitely use one of those.

How dare you? I've been much better recently!

 

[VolsDoc81TX]

He could definitely use one of those.

Physical Therapist

But the other kind could be beneficial...


For just about everyone on VN

 

[InVOLuntary]

Physical Therapist

But the other kind could be beneficial...


For just about everyone on VN

I know I could use one. I just hope she's attractive.

 

[InVOLuntary]

How dare you? I've been much better recently!

I was thinking more along these lines....

 

[buckfama]

A half breed? I know a few like you. I'll just have to keep an eye on you.... and my crayolas.

Thank you for your service brother.

You too man. I hope it works out with your knees.

I don't run anymore, it hurts my leg too much. At least on hard surfaces. I can run on grass fine.

Nowadays if you see me running you better run with me cuz something bigger and meaner than me is chasing me! 😀

 

[SergeantVol]

Ha!! I was a Marine AND Army! What you got to say to that sucka??

Edit - white crayons are my favorite.. they brighten my smile.. ����

Which one was first?

 

[Glitch]

You too man. I hope it works out with your knees.

I don't run anymore, it hurts my leg too much. At least on hard surfaces. I can run on grass fine.

Nowadays if you see me running you better run with me cuz something bigger and meaner than me is chasing me! 😀

I know what you mean. Lots of scary stuff out there.

 

[buckfama]

Which one was first?

Marine

 

[buckfama]

I know what you mean. Lots of scary stuff out there.

Hey man.. you ever looked close at the teeth on a duck? Like sandpaper.. could get a scratch that leads to a nasty infection... Duck fever is no joke

 

[SergeantVol]

They won't give me one. I've asked.

I think I'm going to find a doc here in Murfreesboro and get them to put something on paper that says I can't run anymore. I'm done. I want to be able to walk when I'm 45.

Go walk in to Caretan Clinic on Campbell, they'll take care of you. Bring your documentation and tell them that you are having issues getting your profile request up to your command surgeon.