Tag Archives: Knee

My journey with home health care

Posted on July 10, 2014 by estherlou

Recent health problems have taken me to home health care once again. I had it for a short time 6 years ago when I was recovering from a severe case of cellulitis that required some supervision and care after I … Continue reading →

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Health Update

Posted on July 3, 2014 by estherlou

 It’s been a long and emotional 5 weeks since I left work. My world has gotten very small, concerned with getting in and out of bed, and having home health care coming in for occupational and physical therapy. I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Am I “partly handicapped”?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by estherlou

My daughter was reading my last blog post. She stopped and said, “Why do you refer to yourself as partly handicapped?” Taken aback, I sat there with a blank look and said, “I don’t know”. She said, “Is it because … Continue reading →

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The Funny thing about Pain

Posted on March 17, 2011 by estherlou

At 61, I’ve learned to live with a certain amount of pain. With age comes arthritis. You take some Tylenol to take the edge off and make it tolerable, and learn to accept it. I have arthritis in my hands, wrists, … Continue reading →

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Alternative to Knee Replacement Surgery?

Posted on March 8, 2011 by estherlou

http://www.arthritisconnect.com/videos/416-arthritis-foundation-research-initiatives?utm_source=EmailNewsletter&utm_medium=Arthritis&utm_campaign=ACN20110303B There is some exciting research going on at the Duke University on osteoarthritis. That is what I have. The cartilage in both knees has totally deteriorated leaving bone rubbing against bone. Without the cartilage in-between the joint of the knees…bone rubbing against … Continue reading →

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I’m fighting Frustration!

Posted on February 7, 2011 by estherlou

Do you get frustrated easily? I have a new project I’m excited about. It is just that I may have taken on more than I can handle. And I tend to worry about it, hoping it is going to fly, … Continue reading →

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Aging Gracefully?

Posted on November 7, 2010 by estherlou

Over  the past 15 years, my knees have gradually deteriorated. I’ve progressed from cane to walker, to wheelchair. Since obesity ran in both sides of my family, and since my dad had knee replacement surgery, I assumed that also “ran … Continue reading →

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