Comment on My knee gave out at work today and all I could think of was this

toynbee@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

• ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  I broke my leg as a teenager and the way they set the cast caused a buildup of scar tissue in my knee. So now if it gets too cold or if I overwork my knee it will lockup or send a sudden shocking pain down my leg.

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  • toynbee@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    That’s awful, I’m sorry. May I ask how you broke your leg?

    I’m in a similar position (I’ve gone into detail in previous posts). I remember, while waiting for the EMTs to arrive immediately after the injury, comforting myself by thinking “at least it’s not forever.” Even one of the nurses who rolled me into the OR said “in a few years you won’t even think about this.” Turns out it is forever (from my viewpoint) and I think about it nigh constantly.

    Life is good in general, but you’re right. This part sucks.

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    • ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

      I was climbing hills on a 4 wheeler. At the top of the hill was a rock that flipped the quad over. I was inexperienced and didn’t know to jump left or right so I jumped straight back. The handlebars landed on my leg breaking both bones just above my ankle.

      It usually isn’t an issue but during the winter months it’s pretty irritating.

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      • toynbee@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

        My condolences to you. I hope that, some day, you find continuous relief. Thanks for sharing.

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