I was recently diagnosed with congenital hip dysplasia and miserable malalignment. This blog will be a chronicle of my journey through diagnosis, surgery, and physical therapy.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Feeling the same
So it's been awhile since I last posted and it's been about 1 year and 1 month since I first went to the doctor for my hip and knee pain. Right now I feel exactly how I did a year ago, except it's both sides of my body instead of just the left. Even after surgery, I still have extreme knee pain and general aching in my left knee. Now my right knee is starting to feel the same pain. Both of my hips are aching like crazy. I am even 20 pounds lighter than I was 1 year ago, because I thought that was a major part of the problem. I finally found a form of exercise that I love doing, but it is only increasing the rate that my joints deteriorate. One week from today I am going to see a different doctor to see if he can figure me out before anyone else cuts me open. However, even if he can figure me out, it will be at least 4 months, but most likely 6 months, until I can have any sort of surgery done. That's all the bummer stuff. On the good side, my job is going very well right now. I feel like I am being effective teaching my students this year. My school made AYP, even in the Special Education subgroup, and I am working hard to keep it that way. I'm also starting my masters in January in the area of Educational Supervision and Leadership. It's all through Ball State online and I will be able to apply for a Principal's license when I am finished. I'm excited about school and hopefully I will have a good update in a week with some answers from Dr. Maiers.
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