Update

[lexin]

The other day, I went to the hospital (Ysbty Gwynedd) for an x-ray of my knees. I was in and out in less than 30 minutes, which is excellent service.

Phone call this morning and I do have osteoarthritis in both knees. I suspected as much. I have a doctors' appointment later this month to discuss the outcome and maybe some treatment. It is likely that I will get a lecture about my weight. So, we'll see.

Comments

[emrinalexander]

I hope that they find some treatments that really help your knees. Mine have no cartilege left so i have some idea how painful arthritic knees can be.

[corvidology]

Everything is about weight, including why your aunt's tea cosy is a pink knitted one. It is known!

[marcelo]

Ouchie. Fingers crossed diagnosis leads to ideas that might help.

[catalenamara]

Doctors always make everything about weight. Years ago, I took a survey of my female friends. "What does the doctor say to you when you're there for pretty much any medical issues". My fat friends said, "The doctor says lose weight!" I asked my thin female friends the same question if there was no obvious problem, like a broken bone. The answer - "It's all in your mind." I labeled this the "fat or crazy" practice of healthcare, and later added menopause to the list.