Exercise / Workout / Activity

[bigskygal]

4,759 steps yesterday.

Practically the same day as the day before except for the drive up the road. Even though the shoveling is lighter, my knee and now shoulders are really feeling it. Resting today as much as possible while still staying ahead of any big accumulations of snow is all I plan for today, except maybe a load of laundry.

[bigskygal]

4,206 steps yesterday.

I can't do much more than that at this point. I tried a few times over the past couple of days, but my knee hurt more for it so I am just going to listen to it. I'll stick with doing what I can and resting it as much as possible.

[walkerwally1]

This is just an idea but when my BIL had his hip surgery it was with the same surgeon that did my surgery when I broke my hip. He asked the doctor about his knee as it had bothered him some and the doctor said that he has patients that had good success with supplementing with Glucosamine and didn't need any further treatment. I don't know if it may help you but it may be worth a try.
If that doesn't work it would really be worth seeing an orthopedic doctor and see about injections. They are really good and even better now than when I had them and it is a very effective method.

[bigskygal]

Thanks for that suggestion Wally! I will get some Glucosamine Friday when I go out to the podiatrist. I have had a shot in that knee at my pcp about a year ago. I should call and see if I can get another one now. This has been very annoying to deal with, especially this time of year.

[bigskygal]

5,013 steps yesterday.

Took it easy yesterday. I did a load of laundry which always seems to add steps, then I got started clearing out a cabinet in my office which again added steps, but no "just for walking" steps again.

I am going to see if i can get in to see my pcp today to get a shot in my knee. She did one once a year or so ago that really helped so maybe one now will too. I'm hoping I can get in, it will make the drive easier tomorrow.

[bigskygal]

4,372 steps yesterday.

Quiet day yesterday and my knee feels pretty good this morning for it. I decided to see if total rest for a day would help, then do the drive to dr today and see how that goes. If I need to after that, I'll call my pcp about a shot. Will see if that was a good idea tonight!