I’ve now gotten to where bed is the only really uncomfortable place to be. There’s something inherently unfair about this, because I’m quite tired and really need sleep. I’ve tried every possible position of pillows, padding, etc, but, alas, the swelling just needs to go down.
Poured cats and dogs this morning. Which was nice. I love the sound of thunder and rain — especially when I’m not out in it. I’ll take a tent or a roof or a car—but being rained upon, well, not so much.
I think the seasons are headed toward a turn. After a couple or three weeks of 90 degree temps verging on 100F, we’re now in the 80’s with a couple of 70’s. I can deal with this.
There is so much to do—and unfortunately I’m not able to get out and do it. I need to change out the lights and filters on the marine tank, which is in shameful neglect, but no can do. The filter wrench on the reverse osmosis filter once it’s sucked down hard is a two man operation with good leverage…and I’m not up to hauling on that, which requires, yes, bracing and shoving or pulling. But—it’s less swollen today than yesterday, and the swelling is moving with gravity, which is a good thing—it’s getting better, and the likelihood of damage that’ll need medical intervention is less.
Anyway, I’ve had my ‘vacation,’ several days of convention, painkillers, eating too much, and lying abed, and time to get back to work.
I just listened to a Science Friday discussion of the human microbiome’s interactions with human neurology. And thinking of Ari. Also of how the stationer and merchanter society might have managed the medical challenges of maintaining a healthy and diverse microbiota.
Really cool stuff.
Man the knee get well soon. That joint is so vulnerable – the engineering could have been done much better. (-Ari take note!)
One medication that might help is Diclofenac in a cream/jell/goop (called, officially, “difusimax” up here). Anywhere from 4-10%, with the higher concentrations noticeably more effective for large joints like the knee. It’s a strong NSAID, ideal for joint pain, but by using it as a cream, you keep it localized to the affected area. In Canada, it’s a prescription that the pharmacist makes up, though there is an OTC version at something under 2%. Should help knock down the swelling and the pain. Best part is, it’s a no-wait solution. Rub it in and you should start feeling some relief almost immediately.
Thanks!
No change in the weather yet here. Still gods-be hot through the end of next week, and it’s supposed to knock the doors off 100 on Monday. (* whimper *)
If and when it gets actually cold, such as below freezing, here this winter, I hereby promise not to complain for at least, oh, a few days, maybe as long as a week.
I am so, so ready for a relief from the heat.
But a dip of several degrees up north is very welcome news. Winter will get here eventually.