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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / January 2006[Biking] Purrs Need for Busted Knee
Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I didn't even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike to go take a ride when DH had come outside (to tell my goodbye - sheesh!). I tried to stop and put my foot down, realized too late that my foot was stuck to my pedal, and I went down directly on my left knee. The good news is it wasn't my bad knee (the one with no cartilage from a horrid accident and surgery 28 years ago. The bad news is I think it's about as bad as my bad knee was. My entire weight fell on that one knee, which slammed into the concrete from the height of my bike. I'm sitting at my desk with my foot elevated and the knee wrapped in an ice pack. I don't think anything is broken, so I'm not going to the ER for it, but it's going to be *very* sore and stiff even if it doesn't need surgery. Purrs would be greatly appreciated.  SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I didn't > even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike to go [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Purrs would be greatly appreciated. IMHO an xray would still be in order......(a stitch in time saves nine). Purrs that you heal well. MLB > IMHO an xray would still be in order......(a stitch in time saves nine). > Purrs that you heal well. MLB I agree totally with MLB with what she says; you are talking a weight-bearing extremity here and trying to lurch/limp around on it very well might worsen the problem. Hoping you have health insurance. I concur with both MLB and DNR. Knees are tricky, and you want to take good care of your joints. Ouch! Sympathetic ice packs to you, Catnipped, for what I'm sure must hurt a lot. Melissa > I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I didn't even know it had > clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike to go take a ride > when DH had come outside (to tell my goodbye - sheesh!). I tried > to stop and put my foot down, realized too late that my foot was > stuck to my pedal, and I went down directly on my left knee. EEK! OUCH! That sounds sooo painful! Hope you have ice on that knee as we speak. And it's probably better that you feel *there*, rather than once you were out on the road, among traffic. Your shoe still would've been stuck on the pedal, and the results might have been much worse. Are those the kind of pedals that you insert your foot inside, to help take up the work of pedaling (on the upstroke)? I've always been nervous about those. I'll take a little less efficiency in order not to risk getting my foot stuck in a crucial moment, thank you! Purrs for a quick recovery. Joyce Hope you feel better but you just casued me to wince all the way her in florida and now I am limping in sympathy pain :-) I wrote: > And it's probably better that you feel *there*, rather than once you > were out on the road, among traffic. Your shoe still would've been stuck > on the pedal, and the results might have been much worse. I hope it was obvious that I meant "And it's probably better that you *fell* there"! :) Joyce > > I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I didn't even know it had > > clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike to go take a ride [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Purrs for a quick recovery. It's the clip type biking shoes. The shoes have a metal clip on the bottom that snaps onto the pedal. In order to unsnap them you have to twist your foot sideways. I've had them for quite a while and bragged that I've never forgotten to unclip before stopping, but in this case I had just start pedaling and had not consciously clipped my shoes onto the pedals. However, they shoes clip on *very* easily, and the clips on the shoes are right on the ball of the foot when you would normally put pressure to pedal. Yes, I still have ice on the knee, but the knee is now swollen to twice its size! :< SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > Joyce > Yes, I still have ice on the knee, but the knee is now swollen to twice > its > size! :< Can't seem to MMOB tonight. Elevate the KNEE, not your foot! Elevating the foot will only make the pain worse, by increasing pressure on the kneejoint.. Hope you're now considering xrays. >It's the clip type biking shoes. The shoes have a metal clip on the bottom >that snaps onto the pedal. In order to unsnap them you have to twist your [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >Yes, I still have ice on the knee, but the knee is now swollen to twice its >size! :< Purrs for your troubled knees. That does sound painful! Clipping into a bike sounds dangerous! I don't doubt that it's more efficient and better exercise if you do. Still, it's scary that it can make you bust your knee just from standing around and talking to someone. > > I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I didn't even know it had > > clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike to go take a ride [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > were out on the road, among traffic. Your shoe still would've been stuck > on the pedal, and the results might have been much worse. Have to say that in all probability, your foot *wouldn't* stay stuck to pedal. Clipless are designed to release the foot in an emergency. I have seen this happen *personally* too :-) > Are those the kind of pedals that you insert your foot inside, to help > take up the work of pedaling (on the upstroke)? I've always been nervous > about those. I'll take a little less efficiency in order not to risk > getting my foot stuck in a crucial moment, thank you! Honestly - they are fine. If you think they are that dangerous, do you think they'd be used by professional cyclists and by *millions* of cyclists all over the world? Cheers, helen s > Purrs for a quick recovery. > > Joyce > Honestly - they are fine. If you think they are that dangerous, do you think > they'd be used by professional cyclists and by *millions* of cyclists all > over the world? Oh, I'm sure they're fine when used by professionals and other cyclists. They're just dangerous when used by a klutz like me. :) I never got used to them, and I've always been more comfortable with old-fashioned pedals that don't connect in any way with my foot, except to have the bottom of my foot touch the top of the pedal! :) Joyce >> Honestly - they are fine. If you think they are that dangerous, do >> you think they'd be used by professional cyclists and by *millions* [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Joyce Same here. I got rid of my pedals like that and just have the regular old fashioned ones now. I never got used to having to take my foot out and constantly fell over, over and over again. I was completely scarred up on my knees and hands. It wasn't worth it. SignatureBritta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > Same here. I got rid of my pedals like that and just have the regular old > fashioned ones now. I never got used to having to take my foot out and > constantly fell over, over and over again. I was completely scarred up on > my knees and hands. It wasn't worth it. For me, clipless pedals have been a legsaver. Using standard pedals I *always* ended up with pained legs (shins) and knees, due to the standard action of pushing down on the pedal. I was in agony. Changing to clipless (Look pedals in my case) ended shin and knee pain overnight, as the automatic pull on the upstroke reduced the need to push on the downstroke as hard as before. Hills become easier to cycle up - noticeably so. I had the one obligatory fall off by forgetting to unclip beofre stopping, but it quickly became second nature and I clip in and out without problem, even in traffic. There's no way I'd willingly go back to standard pedals. My knees & legs have reaped the benefit, as has my general health, as cycling made easier means I use my bike more and enjoy it more. Clipless are used by millions of cyclists around the world. Cheers, helen s > For me, clipless pedals have been a legsaver... [snip] ... Changing > to clipless (Look pedals in my case) ended shin and knee pain overnight > [snip] ... I had the one obligatory fall off by forgetting to unclip > beofre stopping, but it quickly became second nature and I clip in and > out without problem, even in traffic. [snip] ... Clipless are used by > millions of cyclists around the world. I'm a bit confused. You talk about forgetting to "unclip" and "clipping in and out", but also you call the pedals "clipless". I guess I don't know what a "clip" is, but it sounds like your pedals require clipping even though they are clipless, and that doesn't make sense to me. Please educate the clueless. (So I can clue in and out. :)) Joyce > > For me, clipless pedals have been a legsaver... [snip] ... Changing > > to clipless (Look pedals in my case) ended shin and knee pain overnight [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Joyce 'Clipless' refer to a specific type of pedal where you have a special cleat on the sole of your shoe, and, like a ski binding, you 'clip' or 'lock' your foot on to the pedal via the cleat engaging with the pedal. There are various systems on the market, such as Look, spd, Time... Examples... <http://www.wiggle.co.uk/Default.aspx?Main=ProductDetail.aspx&W=0&Manufacturer=&U berCatName=&Cat=cycle&CategoryName=Pedals%20-%20Road&ProdID=5360011684&UberCat=0> <http://www.wiggle.co.uk/Default.aspx?Main=ProductDetail.aspx&W=0&Manufacturer=&U berCatName=&Cat=cycle&CategoryName=Pedals%20-%20Road&ProdID=5360014484&UberCat=0> <http://www.wiggle.co.uk/Default.aspx?Main=ProductDetail.aspx&W=0&Manufacturer=&U berCatName=&Cat=cycle&CategoryName=Pedals%20-%20Road&ProdID=4000000039&UberCat=0> Each system requires its own cleats. These differ from standard pedals, where you use ordinary shoes, such as <http://www.wiggle.co.uk/Default.aspx?Main=ProductDetail.aspx&W=0&Manufacturer=&U berCatName=&Cat=cycle&CategoryName=Pedals%20-%20Road&ProdID=5360006647&UberCat=0> You fit toeclips with straps to them, such as <http://www.wiggle.co.uk/Default.aspx?Main=ProductDetail.aspx&W=0&Manufacturer=&U berCatName=&Cat=cycle&CategoryName=&ProdID=5360012684&UberCat=0> These are the 'old fashioned' or 'traditional' type of pedal with toeclips. This is why the 'clipless' pedals are referred to as 'clipless' as they do not have toeclips. I use the Look system of clipless pedals as I find them the easiest to use. Vernon uses old-fashioned toeclips and Nathan uses various kinds of clipless and changes between systems with no hassle at all. You tend to find that cyclists to cycle regularly and over distance use the various clipless sytems as they are more efficient and easier on the knees & muscles. Basically you get more cycling for less effort than with 'normal' pedals, especially going up any sort of incline. Cheers, helen s > 'Clipless' refer to a specific type of pedal where you have a special cleat > on the sole of your shoe, and, like a ski binding, you 'clip' or 'lock' your > foot on to the pedal via the cleat engaging with the pedal. Ah... I don't think I've seen these. But then, I haven't bought a new bike in many, many years. So maybe the clipless type with the special shoe would work fine for me. I have tried bikes that have pedals with toeclips. Those really scared me, as I never got very good at getting my foot out of the toeclip in a timely manner. It was fine if I saw a point coming up ahead where I was going to have to stop (eg, an upcoming intersection), but if I had to stop very suddenly, and get my feet free immediately, it was a disaster. I panicked, and of course, this didn't facilitate the calm disentangling of my feet. :) Guess I never had the patience to learn it, or maybe *courage* was the lacking trait - I wouldn't have minded it taking a while, if I didn't get banged up in the process! Thanks for the lesson, Joyce > > 'Clipless' refer to a specific type of pedal where you have a special > > cleat [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > immediately, it was a disaster. I panicked, and of course, this didn't > facilitate the calm disentangling of my feet. :) I find the modern clipless pedals *much easier* to use than standard pedals with toeclips. I could never get to grips with having the toeclips tight enough to give the kind of support modern clipless do and be able to get out of the toeclip in time before stopping. As a result, I always had toeclips too loose top be of any benefit. Vernon has no hassle at all with toeclips. Modern clipless are *wonderful* things. One you get the hang of clipping in and out, which I found to become second nature very, very quickly.. well, I'd not willingly go back to 'standard' pedals. I was a reluctant convert to clipless - basically I was given a pair of special road shoes by a total stranger - so I had to try them out. I'm seriously glad I did - they've made cycling so much easier and more enjoyable. Cheers, helen s > Guess I never had the patience to learn it, or maybe *courage* was the > lacking trait - I wouldn't have minded it taking a while, if I didn't > get banged up in the process! > > Thanks for the lesson, > Joyce > I use the Look system of clipless pedals as I find them the easiest to > use. Vernon uses old-fashioned toeclips and Nathan uses various kinds of [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Cheers, helen s Yeah, I bought the clipless cleats because of my bad knee - they put *much* less strain on it. Ironically, because of the clipless cleats, I now have *two* bad knees! ;> Seriously though, I didn't have any trouble getting used to them at all, and I could stop and unclip with no problem (all it takes to unclip is just a small twist of the foot sideways). The problem is that they are *SO* easy to clip onto that I hadn't realized they had locked on yet. I was *just* getting on my bike when DH walked outside and I thought something was wrong and he wanted to tell me something, so I tried to just step down off my bike, found my foot was stuck, and didn't have time to unclip before my knee hit the ground. "*WHAT*?!!", I screamed at DH, "*WHAT THE *$%&*%& DO YOU WANT*???!". "I just came out to tell you goodbye", he replied quietly. !!!!! The good news is that the purrs worked once again and my knee is much better today - I was even able to do a short, slow ride (just 5 miles). Here are comparison pictures, if anyone is interested - on the top one (from yesterday) I had to draw a circle so you could tell where my kneecap was, it was so swollen. On the second one (from just now) you can see how much the swelling has gone down. http://www.possibleplaces.com/Busted_Knee/ SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > The good news is that the purrs worked once again and my knee is much > better today - I was even able to do a short, slow ride (just 5 miles). [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > http://www.possibleplaces.com/Busted_Knee/ Now you've got a bit of road-rash, you are entitled to call yourself a real cyclist ;-) Cheers, helen s >> The good news is that the purrs worked once again and my knee is much >> better today - I was even able to do a short, slow ride (just 5 miles). [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Now you've got a bit of road-rash, you are entitled to call yourself a > real cyclist ;-) Yep, exactly as I figured! ;> I went for a short, slow ride yesterday mainly so I won't be too afraid to get back on my bike again. SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > Cheers, helen s > Yep, exactly as I figured! ;> I went for a short, slow ride > yesterday mainly so I won't be too afraid to get back on my bike > again. This is a very good idea. I couldn't ride my bike for over a month after I sprained my wrist last year, and I had a heck of a time getting back on it. (No problems riding on the road, but I kept finding excuses not to go mountain biking -- enough that I basically didn't ride for the rest of the summer, even though I usually go several times a week!) Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >> Yep, exactly as I figured! ;> I went for a short, slow ride >> yesterday mainly so I won't be too afraid to get back on my bike [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > didn't ride for the rest of the summer, even though I usually go > several times a week!) It's weird! When I was younger I never worried about falling and I could wipe out and not think twice about getting right back up to do whatever it was I was doing. Now I worry about the consequences of an injury years down the road. Sheesh! When did I go from worrying about being hip to worrying about breaking a hip!!! ;> SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > It's weird! When I was younger I never worried about falling and I > could wipe out and not think twice about getting right back up to do [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Sheesh! When did I go from worrying about being hip to worrying > about breaking a hip!!! ;> Probably after you had a few injuries that didn't *allow* you to get right back up again. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca Purrs are on the way. I hope it isn't broken, but if it's still bad by tomorrow, I hope you'll have a doctor look at it, just in case there's something besides ice and elevation that will help. SignatureJoy **Don't believe everything you think** > Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I didn't > even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike to go [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Purrs would be greatly appreciated. Hurting knee purrs from one who knows!! Check it out Lori, better safe than complicated. We're all purring for you to get better soon. Charleen Mr. Pumpkin Aggie Marble Victor Velcro > Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I > didn't even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Purrs would be greatly appreciated. > Hurting knee purrs from one who knows!! Check it out Lori, better safe than > complicated. We're all purring for you to get better soon. Purrs on the way, and I echo these sentiments. Please see a doctor. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Purrs on the way. Ann Signatureread Sam's blog at http://kittens-3.blogspot.com/ see pictures of Sam at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ann791/my_photos > Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I > didn't even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Purrs would be greatly appreciated. >Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I didn't >even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike to go [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > >Purrs would be greatly appreciated. OWOWOWOWOWOW!! Oh Lori! You poor thing! Big purrs for you. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Make Levees, Not War ...I'm sitting at my desk with my foot > elevated and the knee wrapped in an ice pack. ... > Hugs, > CatNipped Ouch! I hope that you are right that nothing is broken. Cats seem to seek out warm immobile bodies. This is a perfect opportunity for them to put on their nurse caps and look after you. Annie, who never did learn how to ride a bike >Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I didn't >even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike to go [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >broken, so I'm not going to the ER for it, but it's going to be *very* sore >and stiff even if it doesn't need surgery. Oh, no! And here I've been urging you to get back to riding more. I agree with the folks that have been recommending x-rays. It's just a sensible precaution. In any case, purrs for a quick and complete recovery. SignatureWayne, with special purrformances by Will and Heidi > Oh, no! And here I've been urging you to get back to riding more. > > I agree with the folks that have been recommending x-rays. It's > just a sensible precaution. In any case, purrs for a quick and > complete recovery. Rather than asking for x-rays, I would go to an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. They will know what tests to suggest. Or they might do what DH's orth surgeon said when he got bursitis in his knee from slamming into the boards playing hockey: "Suck it up. It's just going to hurt for a while, but it isn't damaged." Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal > (I didn't even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Purrs would be greatly appreciated. Many purrs incoming. Knee injuries suck. Please take your time with it. I don't get stuck much anymore, but I used to have it happen all the time. I never busted my knee, but I did sport some impressive bruises. Now I can actually balance enough that if I come to a stop without remembering to clip out; I can hold it for a split second while I unclip. You'll get there, too =) Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > I don't get stuck much anymore, but I used to have it happen all the > time. I never busted my knee, but I did sport some impressive > bruises. Now I can actually balance enough that if I come to a stop > without remembering to clip out; I can hold it for a split second > while I unclip. You'll get there, too =) Yes, it comes with time - usually a short space of time - clipping in and out becomes second nature, as does the little bit of extra balance if required on occasion! Cheers, helen s aw, purrs and prayers it's nothing serious. Go have it looked at anyway. Lily & her mama SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time > Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I > didn't even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Purrs would be greatly appreciated. > Purrs would be greatly appreciated. Lots of purrs for a swift recovery! SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I didn't > even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike to go [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Purrs would be greatly appreciated. OUCH! Healing and pain-abatement purrs on the way. Please take care. SignatureSam, closely supervised by Mistletoe > Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I > didn't even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Purrs would be greatly appreciated. Well, you've done what every cyclist does once when using clipless pedals. It's unlikely to happen again. Smarts, doesn't it ;-) Get to see a doc, to have it checked over and in the meantime, remember RICE (Rest Immobilise Compress Elevate). You are probably alright, you know - and you *must* get back on the bike. Take it from one who has been there, done that, yelled *OUCH!* loudly. Once fallen, you quickly learn to remember to unclip! Cheers, helen s "CatNipped" <lcrews@houston.rr.com> wrote in message > Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal Belated purrs to Get Well Soon! from Gordon (who stuck to ordinary pedals 'cos he's a klutz too) & the FF who are fast enough across country not to need bikes > Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I > didn't even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Purrs would be greatly appreciated. Lots of purrs on the way. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) A House is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk Purrs on their way Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs >Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I didn't >even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike to go [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > >Purrs would be greatly appreciated. OUCH!! Purrs that you'll heal without proplems - but don't as others have already urged, don't hesitate to get it checked out, since you wouldn't want to cause addition damage trying to get around on it when it needs treatment. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Spot with loving memories of Rocky (RB) stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html Aaaargh! Many "knee, be well at once!" purrs are on the way from this former knee-injury patient. OUCH many times over! I'm thinking that an x-ray might be in order, though, just to make sure that there aren't any hairline fractures, or anything amiss that needs more treatment than regular first-aid. I should talk, though. I'm the one who slipped on ice, dislocated a kneecap (excruciating), and had the kneecap go back into place by itself when I tried to roll from my stomach to a sitting position (only slightly less excruciating). Then, once the pain subsided enough that I could think in sentences again, I weighed the options of heading for the emergency room (one block away) vs. walking home (three blocks away in the other direction). I decided that if I could bear weight on the injured knee when I stood up, I'd go home. If not, I'd limp/crawl/whatever to the ER. I stood. I could bear weight. I went home. And did the ice and elevation treatment, which I'm sure helped. Unfortunately, at about 2 AM I woke and realized that the knee, over time, had swollen EXTREMELY badly and could no longer bear weight. Little did I know that knees can take hours before they give an indication of just how bad the damage is. So I wound up in the ER the next day. So what I'm hoping is that YOUR knee isn't wounded all that badly, and it's only sore. But if you notice that it's getting worse as the hours pass, instead of better, PLEASE have it checked. And FWIW, I'd recommend getting it checked anyway, just to be on the safe side. You only have two knees, and one of them was already in rebellion prior to this. Be nice to your knees, you're gonna need 'em for quite a while. Donna > Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I didn't > even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike to go [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > -- Shoots, Lori, I thought 2006 would be a fresh, better year for you and here you go! I'm so sorry! Purrs coming from me and the furkids, Chloe, Tyrone and Pua. kili Fortunately, the knee got better overnight instead of worse. It's not as swollen, and is swollen only around the site of the impact. It still hurts like h*ll to touch it, but it bears weight OK. I was lucky that it was cold here yesterday and I was wearing a pair of heavy jeans over my biking shorts. It totally ripped out the knee of the jeans (I guess now I'll be in style) - so I can only imagine what it would have done to my knee if I hadn't been wearing them! Thank you all for the purrs and well wishes - they've worked their magic once again! SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I > didn't even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Purrs would be greatly appreciated. >Fortunately, the knee got better overnight instead of worse. It's not as >swollen, and is swollen only around the site of the impact. It still hurts [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >Thank you all for the purrs and well wishes - they've worked their magic >once again! That's good to hear! Purrs that it keeps getting better like that until it's not painful anymore. > Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I didn't > even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike to go [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Purrs would be greatly appreciated. Giant sized purrs on the way! My knees give me trouble off and on for no discernible reason (I had a torn miniscus in one, some years ago, which seemed to heal itself, and SFAIK I don't have arthritis, but still.....). We take our mobility so much for granted, suddenly having it hurt if you take more than a few steps can be very disheartening! Hope you don't need surgery, and the break heals quickly. > Giant sized purrs on the way! My knees give me trouble off and on for no > discernible reason (I had a torn miniscus in one, some years ago, which > seemed to heal itself, and SFAIK I don't have arthritis, but still.....). > We take our mobility so much for granted, suddenly having it hurt if you > take more than a few steps can be very disheartening! Hope you don't need > surgery, and the break heals quickly. Thanks! What's really disheartening was that I was just getting back into my biking routine - and I really need it! I gained almost 10 pounds in the months my daughter was living here, mostly because I didn't make the time to exercise. I was looking forward to biking off these pounds as well as getting back into cardiovascular shape (I feel *SO* much better when I'm exercising regularly). I think I'm going to take some short rides any way, even with the hurt knee, as long as it doesn't hurt too much, so it doesn't get stiff. I had surgery on my right knee years ago and it's never been the same since - it aches horribly whenever the weather changes and is always "going out" on me if I even take a wrong step. I don't want the left one to go the same route. SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ >> Giant sized purrs on the way! My knees give me trouble off and on for no >> discernible reason (I had a torn miniscus in one, some years ago, which [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > horribly whenever the weather changes and is always "going out" on me if I > even take a wrong step. I don't want the left one to go the same route. FYI I had a total knee replacement over 10 years ago. The knee had troubled me since I was a teenager. I can truthfully say it is the best joint in my body. The operation aftermath is painful but does improve after the first 10 days. Best wishes for your knee. MLB > FYI I had a total knee replacement over 10 years ago. The knee had > troubled me since I was a teenager. I can truthfully say it is the best > joint in my body. The operation aftermath is painful but does improve > after the first 10 days. Best wishes for your knee. MLB Thanks, that's good to know! I get really worried that I'm going to be totally disabled when I get older because of injuries. SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ <snip> > I think I'm going to take some short rides any way, even with the hurt knee, > as long as it doesn't hurt too much, so it doesn't get stiff. I had surgery > on my right knee years ago and it's never been the same since - it aches > horribly whenever the weather changes and is always "going out" on me if I > even take a wrong step. I don't want the left one to go the same route. Please do not take rides with your knee injured and rather see a doctor and let him/her decide what is good for your knee in the condition it is in. Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes, Polonca and Soncek > Thanks! > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > getting back into cardiovascular shape (I feel *SO* much better when I'm > exercising regularly). I know that feeling! Being off the bike for most of Nov/Dec due to my mouth problems has played havoc with my weight. Now, my post-dental surgery mouth is fine I'm back on the bike and *loving it* Back to my routine of using the bike as much as possible. I was out on my recumbent yesterday and that is just so much fun! > I think I'm going to take some short rides any way, even with the hurt > knee, as long as it doesn't hurt too much, so it doesn't get stiff. I had > surgery on my right knee years ago and it's never been the same since - it > aches horribly whenever the weather changes and is always "going out" on > me if I even take a wrong step. I don't want the left one to go the same > route. Careful... Whilst the knee is injured you don't want to risk making the injury worse. A few days off the bike at this stage can be a benefit. Keep the knee gently mobile, plus plenty of rest too. Anti-inflammatories can help. Over here we can get ibuprofen and dicolfenac in gel form over the counter and they can be a very good way of getting the anti-inflammatory help where it is needed without risking an upset stomach. In getting back to fitness don't forget that rest is a vital component of training. Cheers, helen s Reading this makes me cringe -- your poor knee -- many purrs from us! Christine > Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I didn't > even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike to go [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Purrs would be greatly appreciated. I don't think anything is > broken, so I'm not going to the ER for it, but it's going to be *very* sore > and stiff even if it doesn't need surgery. > > Purrs would be greatly appreciated./// Ouchie purrs on the way. Helen M > Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I > didn't even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Purrs would be greatly appreciated. Lots of purrs for your knee, BTDT, knee pain is really bad. Tweed >Well, it finally happened - I got my biking shoe stuck on my pedal (I didn't >even know it had clicked onto it). I had just gotten onto my bike to go [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > >Purrs would be greatly appreciated. Ouch! {{{{Catnipped}}}} Purrs for a very full recovery for your poor knee. Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) |
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