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laluna
laluna
About three years ago I broke three leg bones and then had major surgery on my knee. Ever since I've had something wrong with my body. Now I have golf/tennis elbow and carpal tunnel in both arms and I need my arms to work because I'm a musician! My best antidepressent is exercise and I'm feeling a pain in my knee which is concerning me. (May or may not be meniscus problem?)) 'll give up music as long as I can get exercise. I I also have OCD, which means I obsess about this, and I'm so scared that I might not be able to exercise and make myself feel better. I've never asked for help before. Do you have any words of encouragement? I'm fairly new on DS and appreciate being a part of this group. Middle Age sucks (sometimes)
deleted_user
deleted_user
It must be hard to deal with the pain and inconvenience of these injuries. And yet, our bodies are good at healing. You probably don't want to hear this, but maybe your body is telling you it needs a break for a while so it can heal. Please be patient with yourself.
laluna
laluna
thank you so much OnlyMary!
josephxc
josephxc
I've never had that problem before, but I think you should ask your doctor. Might be better answers there. Some of the other DS members probably have more experience with this, but I think they're in different support groups.
laluna
laluna
thank you josephxc
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi there~ I was knocked off my bike by a truck pulling out of a gas station at the end of the summer. Sent me flying into the street. I have never had any "aches and pains" ( other than mental lol), before this. Nothing was broken, but something was definitely hit out of whack.

In addition to traditional doctors, you really need to try alternative medicine ~ acupuncture, chiropractors, massage therapy, etc.. Things get all "askew", the body gets off balance, and then ALL HELL breaks loose. You need to get back in balance. There are many things out there to explore, and you can end up being in better shape then you were BEFORE the trauma! Best wishes!
ElenaNJ
ElenaNJ
it's nice to have you in the group. how'd you break your leg?
laluna
laluna
Thank you Elena and SummersEve. I broke my leg playing volleyball (my son broke it), which I no longer play. I've given up that and tennis and just hope I can walk for exercise. That's my best antidepressant. My OCD is out of control.