Wet and Windy Cornwall

I am down in Constantine looking after my mother who has a bout of pneumonia which is why it has been a while.

I just had to add a note or two though because i am finding changes in behaviour of my knees (my right knee specifically) are causing me not only a lot of pain but a lot of concern as well.

At the moment, and since Tuesday, i cannot stand still for more than moment before i get pain along the front right side of my right leg from above the knee to mid calf and then my knee gives way very painfully. It is happening all the time now. Manoevering is impossible and i am having to use my sticks more and more.

I am very concerned that this is going to make recovery from my op (when it happens) very difficult. I wont have a good knee to count on.

Yesterday i did a supermarket shop while someone sat with Mum. By half way round i wanted to sit down and just give in to the blackest mood out. The pain is really taking over now. My left leg is sore all the time. If i touch the outside of the leg along the edge of the knee and a little beyond on either side i feel as though i have bruised it. On my right knee the pain is different, more sore when pressed, more aching when used.

Perhaps it is just the weather. Here's hoping.