@dancefoxtrot good question! In the past couple years my left knee got really bad and I finally saw an orthopedist which resulted in a cortizone shot. Then about four months later I needed another one. I am trying to put off going again because I'm not sure I want to see the same doctor. He was great the first visit when hubby was with me but on the second visit he was more rushed and less careful with the shot which makes me suspicious that he doesn't take women as seriously as he does men. He also deals with a specific pharmacy that 'works with your insurance' so you only pay $10 if your insurance doesn't cover the drugs or zero if it does. Again, just not comfortable that everything is ok. So looking for another doctor.
In the meantime, around April my right knee started hurting too. Between trying not to become dependent on or take too much ibuprofen and hurting, my steps are way down. When I get home from work, I need to make dinner (or pick up fast food which is soooo much easier....) then after eating I don't get any activity, on the couch in front of the TV for the rest of the evening. A body at rest stays at rest but being up too long or standing too much puts pressure on the knees and causes them to lock up.
I know what I need to do which is decide to go back to the same doc or work on finding another and just go so I can move relatively pain free. When I don't hurt I get so much more movement - yard work, cleaning, going to the gym with my son, etc., and I also cook more which equals better nutrition.
I'm also putting it off until I pay off the current doctor bill. It's a vicious circle.
I told my hubby that I want to start doing some upper body, free weight exercises but again, haven't gotten up the gumption to start.
The weather doesn't help my knees or my sinuses either.
I feel the short answer to your question is: "Hello, my name is Celeste, and I'm a procrastinator."
