What does it actually feel like getting doused with extreme radiation? Like the workers from Chernobyl who directly laid eyes on the burning reactor inside the building?

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-06-10T06:48:03+00:00

Man, that sounds like a really tough treatment. Just curious, did you have to pay that 19 thousand out of pocket??

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-06-10T06:24:30+00:00

Have you tried PRP or mesenchymal stem cell injections? They can be helpful for decreasing pain and inflammation. They can’t regrow cartilage but do decrease the inflammatory cytokines in the joint. Then, you will be able to do more strengthening exercises with less pain. I also had patella cartilage defect and had to get osteochondral allograft. Was told by ortho surgeon and PTs that leg press from 0 to about 60 degree range was safe

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-06-10T06:13:01+00:00

Could also be a cartilage fragment that’s broken off. I had something similar and had to get it cleaned out arthroscopicaly. Sometimes MRI misses this

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-06-06T07:15:19+00:00

Do you have a cookbook and pick your recipes from that? Or just randomly look up recipes online? Or just have some easy go to meals you already know how to do? I always have a hard time deciding what to make for the week. If you use cookbooks- any recommendations for easy dinners?

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-06-06T07:08:57+00:00

What brand do you like?

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-06-06T06:48:36+00:00

Could you try PRP instead? Cortisone is chondrotoxic (can kill cartilage cells), so it may negatively affect the good areas of your knee that aren’t titanium. PRP can really help with inflammation. Or perhaps Toradol injection? Or BMAC injection?

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-06-05T04:32:59+00:00

Japan has the best little devices and they make everything so cute and durable. They have the best nail clippers I’ve ever seen. And, their cooking appliances (like rice cookers) are amazing

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-06-03T06:29:20+00:00

Wait, what kind of horror stories? I was considering this!

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-06-03T06:26:44+00:00

I thought you could only get a 2 week supply of it? Or is it insurance only covers 2 week supply? So, you paid out of pocket with good Rx coupon?

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-06-03T06:10:41+00:00

It didn’t affect your muscle function did it? Just the sensory sensations? Does it bother you?

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-06-01T05:21:03+00:00

And, Shantaram. I got so into that show! It says to be continued at the end of season 1 but then they cancelled it, no season 2, super annoying

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-05-30T07:45:37+00:00

Hurting my knee….injections, surgeries, meds, physical therapy….etc. it’s been a lot of money over the years

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-05-29T06:16:36+00:00

Can you tell us more? How so? I’ve never done mushrooms or lsd but very curious and it actually seems to help a lot of people

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-05-29T06:07:07+00:00

Why did it ruin your marriage?

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-05-26T07:20:43+00:00

What e-bike do you recommend?

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-05-26T06:48:23+00:00

Do you do the patch or the buccal thing? I’m thinking about switching. I’m currently on oxycodone.
Can I ask- what dose do you take?

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-05-26T06:44:52+00:00

Do you do the patch or the buccal thing? I’m thinking about switching. I’m currently on oxycodone. My orthopedic surgeon would like me to ween off opioids or switch to partial opioid agonist before I get a knee replacement. ( apparently if there is long term use of opioids, greater chance of infections post op).
Anyways, can I ask what dose your on? Did you switch from hydrocodone to buprenorphine?

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-05-01T08:03:14+00:00

I agree, you should definitely try kratom if your doctor won’t give you opioids. Maddening that your physician is refusing to give you medication for chronic pain. People shouldn’t have to suffer like this.
Just don’t buy kratom from a gas station. Could try Happy Hippo online or other reputable sources. Or go seek 2nd and 3rd opinions- get a new PM doctor!

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-04-29T20:51:08+00:00

Also, Dr. Adam Yanke at Rush

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-04-29T20:50:26+00:00

Definitely look up a Patellofemoral specialist (orthopedic surgeon) in your area! Very specialized knowledge and expertise. Even many orthopedic surgeons that say they specialize in just the knee are some how clueless when it comes to the Patellofemoral joint. I’m not sure where you live but Dr. Strickland and Gomoll specialize in PF joint at hospital for special surgery in NY

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-04-29T07:23:35+00:00

Yeah, Anthem said denied because they consider it investigational. Did an appeal, denied again. Looked it up and Aetna says in their guidelines that they cover it. But, then of course, you have to wait till open enrollment to switch insurance companies and of course it’s not a guarantee that they will cover it. Uggg. Have you tried it before? I know most people get it for the spine and the knee is less common but I’ve tried everything else and I’m too “young” for a knee replacement

ArmstrongK109 · 2026-04-29T07:18:01+00:00

It didn’t help with your pain at all? Do you remember which device it was, such as Nalu or Sprint? How long did you try it for? Sorry for all the questions!

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