Knee pain might mean ECV :(

[jemmouse]

Did my cortisone shots last week and well I am sitting with ice on my knees because I am thinking it didn't work. Which shouldn't surprise me because it didn't work in December. So now I am feeling all bummed that walking might not be the best option for me. I know I could get through Magic Kingdom and Hollywood. We don't do Animal Kingdom but EPCOT might prove a challenge for me. I won't lie I am 40 and about 50-60 pounds from my ideal weight. But KA recently down 5 pounds, woohoo. It's gonna be a slow pace but I know it's a life style change. Anyway I know weight would help with easing some pain but I also know that my problems will still be there.

Ok, 2 years ago same thing. I rented the ECV scooter in Epcot. And I hated how I felt I was being stared at. It's like seriously people, would never choose this option, but if it's between pain and non pain, I chose the non pain. So I know I need to get over the states and glares. But as a mom to an 11 year old I teach my DS that injuries can be invisible and not to judge. He does it yet adults can't, argh...

Supposed to go for more cortisone into my feet on this Thursday. Scared because if it doesn't work it's an uncomfortable prick.

One day I hope that my knees and feet will e singing the same happy dance as my head does when I enter Disney....

I have a question. I have knee pain inside my knee on the left knee. My doctor gave the shot on the left side. I asked him why not where it hurts. He replied it's easier for the knee and the cortisone gets everywhere. Is that true or do you get the shot where it hurts?

Thank you again for letting this girl do the pity dance. I am gonna try real hard to not care what people think and worry about me and my family.

 

[Swamp_Fox]

I'm recovering from a recent knee operation. I had a torn meniscus and prior to surgery I was given cortisone shots. My doctor gave me the cortisone injection exactly where it hurt. After the injection he manipluated my knee moving it in different directions and here is the reason for the manipulation so the shot can work itself into the affected area as well as other inflamed areas. I hope you feel better soon.

Swamp Fox

 

[chainkid]

Seriously cannot understand why you would care what anyone thinks if you feel the need to use an ECV. I have used one the last couple of times I've been and it was wonderful. I do not look handicapped and can walk about an hour non stop with minimal pain but after that I can literally end up crippled for days after pushing it. I don't use it to cut a line and often find a place to park and walk about as much as I can to get exercise. If anyone is giving me the evil eye it goes right over my head as I am there to enjoy my time with my family and anyone else's opinion means nothing to me. If you know you will be hurting and it will take away from your vacation don't be too proud . I've had two hip replacement surgeries and will soon be undergoing a double knee replacement and I've found it is best to forget your vanity and just enjoy life . What someone thinks of you at Disney should not even enter your mind

 

[DisneyFreaks]

I totally understand your feelings OP. I sometimes feel the same way. I have to get a wheel chair while in the parks because pain in my legs is just too overwhelming to walk that much. I do have my own scooter but am terrified of the crowds at WDW to use one there. I think sometimes I just feel like people wonder why I would choose to have someone else push me around instead of driving myself. Listen to the above posters though. Having the best time with your family is what's important. You won't remember anything about those stares later on but the memories of your happy family time will stick with you forever. Get that ECV and have the best vacation ever.

 

[jemmouse]

Thank you for all the kind words and support. I am going to do it for Epcot and for the others see how I feel. I am on the single digit countdown...