Summer Knee Trim

Discoveries:

This week I discovered that knee problems can wreak havoc on your personal life. For the last five years I have been dealing with what most people would consider a serious issue. I’d go for a jog or come home from a pickup basketball game at the gym and realize that both of my knees were swollen. Grant it, I do have some pretty fly moves on the court but I’m no Derrick Rose. Or am I? All of those years of darting and jab stepping finally caught up to me. I went to see a specialist immediately for fear that there could be a severe issue. After multiple visits, x-rays and consultation it turns out that I have premature arthritis in both knees as well as knee effusion or more commonly referred to as water on the knees. Water on the knee may be the result of trauma, overuse injuries, or an underlying disease or condition. We determined the cause: overuse (go figure) and decided that the best treatment was to extract fluid (for relief), inject cortisone to reduce swelling and then send the sample off to test for osteoarthritis, gout or none of the above. Removing some of the fluid helped reduce the pain and stiffness and now after 2 days, I feel amazing. There are no serious illnesses or post-procedure challenges. I’m a new man. Now who’s got next on the basketball court?  

 

 

 

UTTERLY AWESOME LINK-OF-THE-WEEK

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/water-on-the-knee/basics/definition/con-20026072

High Points:

Summer is officially here! Memorial Day has passed and the warm weather is upon us. Grills will get lit, pools will open and vacationing will begin. I am excited about this year’s summer. Dallas has improved several of the parks and recreational areas, my hometown of Chicago features the best summer festivals and activities plus there are a handful of cities nearby which offer a diverse experience for the thrill seekers. The state of Arkansas is the Natural state with trails, hot springs and lakes. Missouri has Branson, the caverns and a number of B&B’s with rave reviews. I’m ready, are you?  .

 

TOP FIVE COOL THINGS ABOUT SUMMER

 
1.      It’s hot! Bye-bye cold weather
2.      You get to break out the sandals
3.      Warm weather makes you want cool drinks
4.      You now have an excuse to lay out all day at the pool
5.      Summertime is a great time to do or meet someone new

“If a June night could talk, it would probably boast it invented romance.” -Bern Williams

Low Points

My son will not graduate! Before you get all bent out of shape let me assure you that he’s a phenomenal student. He receives A’s and B’s, he’s been on the football, basketball and track teams. He plays the violin in orchestra and has great friends. But in my city and in most cities in the state of Texas the public school system DOES NOT produce or create a graduation ceremony. They basically pat the kids on the back, give them a diploma and send them off to high school. Somehow that just doesn’t seem fair. Where I grew up the 8^th grade graduation was a big deal. You were becoming a young adult and heading off to high school. Although they school system will not celebrate my son’s accomplishment, I will. I’m thinking hotel room and summer pool party? Hmmm……

DAILY INSANITY:
Three Words: Trim Your Hedges
Metaphorically speaking, why is it considered unacceptable when the bushes and shrubs which surround your yard to be unkempt but when our, ummmm,,,, personal bushes are not groomed no one flinches at it? I realize that everyone is different but since the summer is here and its bikini season I strongly suggest you keep your grass cut and trees trimmed. That is all.   

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Question of the day:

Where will you go this year to enjoy your summer?