I am old but…

I've been feeling old physically for the past year, probably due in part to all crap that's gone on in my personal life. I wonder if that's reversible. For one thing, I need to go see a doctor about my knee, which has become extremely painful, especially after a workout. Obviously, that's not helping, but I don't want to succumb to whatever is causing the pain, and exercising it is the only way I know to do that. I believe it's an old injury that I aggravated kicking a ball around the yard for the dog to fetch. He loves that game. :)
 

I'm just plain old, and that is OK with me. You know you are old when you are chatting with a couple of teens and one says to the other "Oh isn't she cute". I am perfectly happy being old, although I must confess it seems like it happened soooooo fast!
 
Irwin said:
I've been feeling old physically for the past year, probably due in part to all crap that's gone on in my personal life. I wonder if that's reversible. For one thing, I need to go see a doctor about my knee, which has become extremely painful, especially after a workout. Obviously, that's not helping, but I don't want to succumb to whatever is causing the pain, and exercising it is the only way I know to do that. I believe it's an old injury that I aggravated kicking a ball around the yard for the dog to fetch. He loves that game. :)
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Stanford med school knee video
 
Irwin said:
I've been feeling old physically for the past year, probably due in part to all crap that's gone on in my personal life. I wonder if that's reversible. For one thing, I need to go see a doctor about my knee, which has become extremely painful, especially after a workout. Obviously, that's not helping, but I don't want to succumb to whatever is causing the pain, and exercising it is the only way I know to do that. I believe it's an old injury that I aggravated kicking a ball around the yard for the dog to fetch. He loves that game. :)
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I have the same problem with my knee..not from kicking a ball, but I took myself off to the physiotherapist after x-ray's showed a displaced kneecap... . I paid £50 every week for months , and the physio didn't relieve it.. so I had another X-ray... at a Harley street clinic..and they said it's wear and tear.

I was stunned.. this pain from wear & tear?... :eek:..god help those who have something even worse wrong with their knees...

I can cope with the pain.. but I hate that after being a lifetime walker, and I'm still extremely active, I can no longer walk up hill without pain ( awkward because I live on top of a hill)...without pain..., and driving for longer than around 1/2 an hour really causes my knee to hurt ...

I feel that pain causes you to feel a lot older than your chronilogical age.. and can even show on your face making you look older...
 
In all honesty, I never really think of myself as old. I think of myself as I always have. I can't do so many of the physical things I used to do, but have been finding replacements for those things. Always striving to improve whatever is bothering me and keep thinking positive. Negativity will get you every time.
 
IFortuna said:
Stanford med school knee video
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From that video, the problem is with my lateral meniscus. I was told maybe a dozen years ago that I tore the lateral meniscus in my knee, so I guess I re-injured it. I was getting cortisone shots for a while, and that did help. When the weather improves, I'll talk to my doctor about it.

Thanks for posting that video! :)
 
Nathan said:
I'll be hittin' the big 7_0 this June. Seems like just last month I turned 40, not sure what happened. :unsure:
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I think most of our lives we are so busy tackling the daily grind that we don't notice the changes
so much, then when we don't have to contend with all the hassle, we have more time to notice
the changes. The older we get - the more we notice. :)
 
Lewkat said:
Since I'll be 89 in a couple of days, I can say yeah, I'm beginning to feel it somewhat. My mind is having difficulty accepting it though.
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Lois, in what way do you feel your age ?.. I know at closing in on 90... you;re going to feel some aches and pains.. you're an inspiration because the majority of folks who get to your age have difficulty getting around.. while you're very independent I know... but can you explain to us younger ones, what it feels like to ''feel old'' or to be 89.... 🥰
 
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Depends on your state of mind, Holly. I have a relatively young son (55), as I had him when I was 33. He and his friends keep me young I can tell you. I loved sports and dancing so, as they grew we all merged and enjoyed ourselves. When the aches and pains set in, one learns to live with same. As long as I have an interest in life, which I most certainly do, and I make every effort to stay informed, it keeps me clicking. We have to accept our limitations as we age. It can be frustrating to say the least. I cannot walk as far as I once did, but that's ok. I'm still able to walk and I cannot say that about many my age. With modern medicine, all that has helped as well. Sometimes, I look ahead and know my days are fewer on this planet and I'll start thinking of all I'd miss. This will get me down and make me feel old. I'll find something else to occupy my mind so as not to dwell on it. Other than that, Holly, it is an individual thing and each of us approaches it in our own way. As the saying goes; it is what it is.
 
Lewkat said:
Depends on your state of mind, Holly. I have a relatively young son (55), as I had him when I was 33. He and his friends keep me young I can tell you. I loved sports and dancing so, as they grew we all merged and enjoyed ourselves. When the aches and pains set in, one learns to live with same. As long as I have an interest in life, which I most certainly do, and I make every effort to stay informed, it keeps me clicking. We have to accept our limitations as we age. It can be frustrating to say the least. I cannot walk as far as I once did, but that's ok. I'm still able to walk and I cannot say that about many my age. With modern medicine, all that has helped as well. Sometimes, I look ahead and know my days are fewer on this planet and I'll start thinking of all I'd miss. This will get me down and make me feel old. I'll find something else to occupy my mind so as not to dwell on it. Other than that, Holly, it is an individual thing and each of us approaches it in our own way. As the saying goes; it is what it is.
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it's fortunate that you have an active son who is happy to include his mother in his and his family activities, yes I can see how that would help to keep you young...and you also have an interesting and interested ..attitude , so that must help too....I always think of you as being much younger than 89 due to that attitude...🤗 Incidentally have we missed your birthday ?
 
hollydolly said:
it's fortunate that you have an active son who is happy to include his mother in his and his family activities, yes I can see how that would help to keep you young...and you also have an interesting and interested ..attitude , so that must help too....I always think of you as being much younger than 89 due to that attitude...🤗 Incidentally have we missed your birthday ?
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No, it's Tuesday the 11th.
 
katlupe said:
In all honesty, I never really think of myself as old. I think of myself as I always have. I can't do so many of the physical things I used to do, but have been finding replacements for those things. Always striving to improve whatever is bothering me and keep thinking positive. Negativity will get you every time.
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I mostly feel the same..I'm just me.. except when the pain is bad in my fingers... or like an hour ago when I caught myself in the mirror, hair tied up.. looking pale.. and grim faced .. *yuck*
 
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I said to myself, don't say it.......but you lovely people are all the same....We all get old.....I can't believe I am going to be 77 years old...
I'm still standing....I have a wonderful husband....we met in High School and got married young.....Ups and downs but we made it..
Hubby worked in New York City....I took care of my son and daughter...Then we sent them to college.....They are both married and
both have 2 children. 2 married....and the younger one's are in college....I decided when the kids were on their own, I got a job
in the school....I stayed their for 25 years.. In the office .....I did a lot of typing.....I still type at home now.....love it ......
 
Well folks I have made it to the age of 91 so to me you are all youngsters.
Just keep a sense of humour and you too can get to my age.
I very often compare myself to an old clapped out car that has been round the clock a few times with having various bits and pieces dropping off along the way and now my exhaust has started to blow, but as long as my headlights keep shining just take life as it comes. 😄
 

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