Re: [at-l] Knee Pain

[Pat Villeneuve <pvillen@imap1.asu.edu>]

I'm sorry to hear about the Lyme, Art, but it is good to have a diagnosis. FWIW,
I continued to feel bad--I mean, like road kill--throughout the course of
treatment. All I really wanted to do was sit and breathe. Not my usual style.

Give Me Chocolate

ARTCLOUTMN@aol.com wrote:

> During my last 3 day back pack in the Whites, my knee became very sore and
> swollen.  I visited a doctor in NH and then after returning home to CT I
> visited my family doctor.  I was sent to the hospital for Xrays and prescibed
> one months worth of physical therapy with a followup doctor's visit after two
> weeks.  That visit was scheduled for last Monday 9/11.  But during the
> weekend my jaw began to ache.  By Saturday Morning it was difficult to eat.
> I felt a little better on Sunday.  So, I waited until my appointment to
> discuss the matter with the doctor.
>     Well,  the tests came back yesterday positive for lyme desease.  I am now
> taking antibacterial medication for the next 20 days.  I know some of you had
> asked about my knee after reading my trip report.  On, my part I am relieved
> to know the diagnosis.  I have been having symptoms for a long time.  Thought
> I was just getting old.
>
>                                             Art
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