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Posted 6/9/2012 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
A few weeks ago I was on a photo shoot, I was feeling good and having fun. I squatted for a low shot and my knee popped and I inflicted a fairly major tear in the meniscus. I lost the ACL 30 years ago so I am going to have surgery to repair both the new and old injury.

It's really been depressing to not be able to get around and the thought of surgery scares me. I'm also wondering what I need to consider with the Lyme. I even wonder if in some way the Lyme contributed to this since I hear it can attack the knees. It's hard to tease it all apart since I did have a pre-existing injury.
Posted 6/9/2012 10:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lovehealth!
I'm soooo sorry to hear about this! Youch! smhair
You are right about Lyme attacking knees, although it doesn't discriminate, it attacks all joints! Equal opportunity bugs, ya know! Lyme is also know to hit any previous injury, so you are right about Lyme possibly being part of the reason for this new injury.

What I would suggest, since Lyme will flare during any stress - and even minor surgery is very stressful on the body - that you do things to boost your immune system, be sure you are taking plenty of probiotics, and be well rested.

After the surgery is over and you are back home, remember that stress will cause Lyme to flare (I know I just said that, but it's important LOL!), and so detox, be sure you are resting, and stick to your dietary & medicinal routines, as getting things back to routine will go a long way towards you getting past the stress of the surgery.

Best of luck for the surgery! Good vibes and healing thoughts to you! =)
Posted 6/10/2012 3:06 AM (GMT 0)
LoveHealth - I have a torn meniscus in left knee - waiting for surgery too. I hurt it getting on a bike in Sept.- really don't know how it happened, just doing a normal movement. Just last night, I hurt my right knee. I stretched my leg while I was sleeping ( because of pain from having it bent) and something snapped and caused massive pain. It is quite inflamed today and very painful and feels just like my left did in Sept. Between your story of a simple squat and my 2 stories of a stretch and getting on a bike, I would have to say that it's Lyme related.
Posted 6/10/2012 3:16 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys,

I do believe that the Lyme weakened the potential for this thing. I've torn it before and healed, but this one is what they call a level 3 bucket handle tear, no choice but surgery. I tore it 2 weeks ago now and am still in a lot of pain, I have 2 weeks to go till the surgery. I hear that these days the recovery isn't too bad.

I have been lucky that work is being accommodating so I'm taking off 4 days the week of the surgery, telecommuting the following week and had a beach vacation planned the week after that. So I'll have almost 3 weeks where I'm not physically going to work. I admit the hardest part of this is just dealing with the hobbling and being so restricted. I'm really independent and hate asking for people to help me or not pulling my weight in the house. I feel horrible when I see my husband doing all of the work.

I'm trying to make plans to make post op as low stress as possible. Friends will walk the dogs and bring some meals so that my husband doesn't have to do everything.

I agree, the key is in keeping the stress down and the routine as normal as possible. I'll keep you guys posted
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