過了兩個多星期，膝患仍未癒，膝蓋下側有點痛，走路時要就力，於是上星期又再看骨科醫生 (診症費加4天藥共收$760)。醫生再一次吩咐我減磅，並建議我考慮去做磁力共振MRI，看看是否弄傷了膝蓋裡的半月板，如果屬實，便需要動微創手術去治理。
現階段要看吃藥後的情況，如果痛楚減輕，同時減磅和做運動，或可免照MRI及動微創手術。
雖然未必需要照磁力共振，但也問問收費，知道市價，好有心理準備，護士說大概需要$4,800。醫生問我有否買醫療保險，看看能否索償。我的保險經紀說，我的醫療保單是不包括MRI，但若需要動微創手術，那就會視乎情況，或可得到部份補償。
我相信吉人自有天相！
今天上網找其他資料，視窗彈出這個廣告，是美國一個推廣關節健康的網站，真巧合，好像在提醒我。關節健康很重要，大家要多留意!
10 WAYS TO PROTECT JOINTS (information from Arthritis Foundation)
Protecting your joints may help you prevent osteoarthritis (關節炎) and the pain associated with the disease.
1.Maintain your ideal body weight. The more you weigh, the more stress you are putting on your joints, especially your hips, knees, back and feet.
2.Move your body. Exercise protects joints by strengthening the muscles around them. Strong muscles keep your joints from rubbing against one another, wearing down cartilage.
3.Stand up straight. Good posture protects the joints in your neck, back, hips and knees.
4.Use the big joints. When lifting or carrying, use largest and strongest joints and muscles. This will help you avoid injury and strain on your smaller joints.
5.Pace yourself. Alternate periods of heavy activity with periods of rest. Repetitive stress on joints for long periods of time can accelerate the wear and tear that causes OA.
6.Listen to your body. If you are in pain, don't ignore it. Pain after activity or exercise can be an indication that you have overstressed your joints.
7.Don't be static. Changing positions regularly will decrease the stiffness in your muscles and joints.
8.Forget the weekend warrior. Don't engage in activities your body for which your body isn't prepared. Start new activities slowly and safely until you know how your body will react to them. This will reduce the chance of injury.
9.Wear proper safety equipment. Don't leave helmets and wrist pads at home. Make sure you get safety gear that is comfortable and fits appropriately.
10.Ask for help. Don't try to do a job that is too big for you to handle. Get another pair of hands to help out.
http://www.fightarthritispain.org/
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