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Post by AintNoFreedom on Jun 6, 2007 21:36:15 GMT -5
My girlfriend's got a knee problem called, chondromalacia patellae, which is pretty much the breaking down or "softening" of the cartilage in the knee. It's been pretty much a non-factor for the last couple years, but just in time for our first Roo... it's really been acting up again the last few weeks.
After a lot of time on her feet, it starts to create a sharp, seemingly intolerable pain in her knee... She's going to get it checked out at the doctor's tomorrow, but I was wondering if anyone with a similar problem (maybe arthritis?) had any tips.
Right now, I'm envisioning a less than sober me giving her a piggy back as we run from stage to stage during the latenights.
Post by fordgoose15 on Jun 6, 2007 22:18:58 GMT -5
I bet you could camp in the handicap accessible area (not sure what you have to do to be allowed there) which is rather close to Centeroo; that should reduce the walking quite a bit.
My dad has rheumatoid (sp?) arthritis. Riding his Harley is very therapeutic due to the vibrations. Maybe bring a battery operated back massage thing??? I don't have any ideas beyond that.
Post by AintNoFreedom on Jun 6, 2007 22:22:27 GMT -5
fordgoose15 said:
I bet you could camp in the handicap accessible area (not sure what you have to do to be allowed there) which is rather close to Centeroo; that should reduce the walking quite a bit.
I don't have any ideas beyond that.
Thanks, I was thinking about that.. but don't know what they'd require for medical proof in order to get handicap accessibility... Guess we'll have to see what the doctor says tomorrow. I'll post an update on the situation when I get the news.
Post by kaleidoscope kristen on Jun 6, 2007 22:23:19 GMT -5
My boyfriend has a leg problem, and we're most likely camping in the handicapped car section which is the closest to the centeroo entrance. In order to do so, you have to bring either one of the handicapped things that hang on your mirror, drive a vehicle with the handicapped emblem on the tag, or some other kind of information. Check it out on the official bonnaroo site!
Looks like if her doctor will write her a letter for the handicap parking tag you'll be all set for the handicap camp area
Thanks, a lot... that'd be a big help... The site seems to refer a lot to cars, but we'll be flying down, so we'd be tent only (i'd bet that won't be a problem tho).
I have the same thing, if she is not taking glucosamine with chondroitin, tell her to start tomorrow, it is available at any drugstore, it needs to be taken every day, and the effects don't start kicking in for about a week. This stuff saved me, I work on my feet at all times, I am a bartender, and before I starked taking this stuff, there were days where every step was stiff and painful. I found that for some reason, drinking heavily really aggravates it, probably dehydration. I was supposed to have surgery several years ago, but it is nearly a non-issue if I take the pills and don't drink.
Post by AintNoFreedom on Jun 6, 2007 22:43:31 GMT -5
augustwest said:
I have the same thing, if she is not taking glucosamine with chondroitin, tell her to start tomorrow, it is available at any drugstore, it needs to be taken every day, and the effects don't start kicking in for about a week. This stuff saved me, I work on my feet at all times, I am a bartender, and before I starked taking this stuff, there were days where every step was stiff and painful. I found that for some reason, drinking heavily really aggravates it, probably dehydration. I was supposed to have surgery several years ago, but it is nearly a non-issue if I take the pills and don't drink.
Hmm.. very interesting, I'll be sure to let her know about that. She'll be thankful to hear about the glucosamine and chondraitin... but not so much about the not drinking part ..
I'm really grateful for all the feedback... It's startling how helpful and nice people on here can be.
Swing by Shakedown on the way to the shows. Everything is better after that. LOL Just kidding
you can bring in a short lawn chair to the shows (they say under 1 foot?). She's prob. gonna be bumming, cause it's a ton of walking and standing, so a short chair might be a life saver.
Much of the tent-only camping is closer to the main entrance(s) than the accessible camping. The RV section of the accessible parking was quite a haul the last two years.
They are supposed to move that section closer (around camps R2D2 and Lando Calrissian) according to this year's Accessible Parking Guide. I know my uncle hopes so. He was in some severe pain after some nights.
Post by AintNoFreedom on Jun 7, 2007 14:31:14 GMT -5
Well she went to the doctors today and got a subscrition for naproxen and got crutches for any really bad days she might have, as well as a note for the handicap section... altough, after talking about it and reading what you all have said on here, she's probably just going to take the glucosamine and chondroitin (we're both kind of anti-prescription drugs... especially if there are other ways) Also, since tent only is so close, we might as well just stay there. But we'll probably bring the crutches... just in case. Thanks for all the feedback.
I also recomment any off brand Tylenol Arthritis substitute for reducing the swelling - I have sever arthritis in my left hip and right ankle - cause me problems walking some days - but with the Tylenol Arthritis - I am good to go (although - now I am on Celebrex and I really feel like a whole diff person - we may not camp in access if I feel this good next week)
Post by fordgoose15 on Jun 7, 2007 19:37:57 GMT -5
cool, this thread has even potentially helped me! I am going to have my knee looked at by a sports doctor tomorrow and now I can ask about this glucosamine stuff. thanks all!
I have a knee cartildge issue myself....in addition to the naproxen you really can't beat one of those $12 knee braces...sure it may not be the coolest looking thing but it has worked wonders for me in the past.
