Finally....a diagnosis...and the journey continues

Well, I finally got my long awaited diagnosis for my knee. Turns out I have illiotibial-band syndrome (ITBS) and possibly patellar tendinitis. Not surprising, as this was my first guess of what was wrong. So, now I've been prescribed PT. Have yet to schedule it-- waiting to hear back from the place-- but I'm supposed to go to PT for 4-6 weeks and probably start running a little in 3-4 weeks. As weird as this may sound, I was actually kind of depressed when I received this news. I think it was because this diagnosis was so anticlimactic. I guess I was in a way hoping for some grandiose thing-- a better excuse for me being out of the running circuit for 8 weeks! I may be going through Kubler-Ross' stages of grief:

1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

This means I only have one more stage to go. I guess that's a good sign. :) I guess, if all goes well I should be back running in plenty of time for tri season. In the meantime I just have to work on remaining optimistic!

Another update on the knee...

So, I'm trying to maintain my patience. I have to get another MRI, this time an arthrogram one (i.e. one where they inject contrast dye into my joint). They were unable to confirm a tear with the first MRI, so that I why I have to do another. I have that on this Friday (22nd) and then I have a follow-up with a new orthopedist on the 26th. In the meantime, I've been improving my swimming and cycling skills. haha. Oh, and trying to maintain my sanity.

That's all for now...

Injury Rant

So, I got some info on my knee-- but only via the nurse so far. Apparently there is suspicion of a tear in the something something meniscus and also cartilage defects. She was uncertain whether that means surgery or not. The doc is supposed to be looking over results tomorrow (of course he has been out of town for a few days-- I don't think this process could take any longer!!) and then they will let me know whether I need to come in prior to my scheduled march 4th follow-up. RIDICULOUS! It has already been 6 weeks since I've run and 8 weeks since it first started hurting. So, I'm stricken to the pool, elliptical, and bike. Okay, end rant.

I will give updates as I get them...
I never realized how much I would miss running!