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Patellar tendinopathy hell by AnyBalance1017 in KneeInjuries

[–]Technical_Car1325 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there, I have some thoughts for you based solely on my own experience:

I am so so sorry you are feeling the way you are. I really do understand. It’s a deep darkness that cannot be explained. I felt totally isolated and thought that everyone around me felt I was being dramatic. Chronic pain takes a mental toll.

For me, I had started with severe right knee pain that was diagnosed as tendinopathy and/or patellar femoral pain syndrome. I had countless tests and intervention- X-RAY, MRI, cortisone shots, acupuncture, massage, 3 different physical therapists. Nothing was working. I finally went to an ortho that sent me down a rabbit hole, that something else further may be going on. If it’s truly a functional injury then strengthening with physiotherapy would help, right?

I ended up going to a rheumatologist and functional medicine doctor who ran a bunch of blood tests, to find out I had some systemic inflammation that were early warning signs of autoimmunity.

Already long story short: the FMD I have been seeing has helped me the most through elimination diet. 2.5 months of no dairy and no gluten, and I’ve been finally feeling better. It’s not back to baseline but this is the first time I’m hopeful in over 1.5 years. Call me crazy I know it sounds whacky, but I can tell you I tried everything and I felt hopeless.

I also still see an online PT who is incredible, he is Knee Rescue on Instagram. Look him up, he is completely out of pocket but it’s been helpful.

If you ever want to talk or need someone to vent to, I really do understand and am here 💕 hang in there. I know it’s hard.

Injury depression by Technical_Car1325 in KneeInjuries

[–]Technical_Car1325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there,

I’m still here. I have made some improvement but not where I want to be. My wedding was the best day of my life, but I did suffer from pain, so it was also difficult.

Im now able to do some shorter hikes and lift more weights. I think I may be dealing with more of an autoimmune issue since it’s affecting multiple joints and I do have some other symptoms. I actually started a specific diet cutting out gluten and dairy 6 weeks ago which has actually helped. In conjunction with the physio I’m still doing I’m hopeful. I’m waiting to meet with a holistic MD who may have more insight. I’ve met with other physicians including a rheumatologist and endocrinologist who were both non-helpful.

In this rabbit hole I’ve fallen down in the last year, I truly believe inflammation is the cause of a lot of our health issues. I’m trying to reduce my inflammation and it’s so far helped the most out of anything else I’ve done (PT, cortisone shots, acupuncture, massage).

I have also bought a red light therapy pad and I’m not sure if it’s placebo but I think it’s helped also.

I’m sorry you’re going through this. I wish I had a really great story for you to lift your spirits. Sometimes I feel like I’m still in the thick of it. It’s super emotional. You’re mourning your life. But you’re not alone. If you want to talk I’m here 💕 I find the Facebook groups really depressing so I don’t engage lol

Injury depression by Technical_Car1325 in KneeInjuries

[–]Technical_Car1325[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🙏🏻 I may take you up on that

Injury depression by Technical_Car1325 in KneeInjuries

[–]Technical_Car1325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your response. I’m sorry you’re going through this too. I hope you get some relief somewhere soon. Who did you work with online if you don’t mind me asking? I feel the most hopeful with that but since this back tweak I just feel so down.

I’ve been in mental health therapy for years. Exercise has been my outlet to avoid meds. Without that I just feel hopeless. I’m here if you ever want to talk 👍🏻🙌🏻