I twisted my right knee a week ago… not badly enough to keep me from walking, but it hurts when I move it in certain ways and there has been some swelling. Back in the day, I would have just ignored it, gutted it out and waited till it healed, which (of course) takes longer if you don’t give it any attention.

Well, a couple of days ago I thought, “I’m a senior. I can look like a gimp and everyone will think its normal.” So I bought a knee brace. The girl at the pharmacy let me try it on before I purchased it and my joint felt soooo good, I just left it on and wore it home, even though I was wearing shorts. It wasn’t cheap, but I think its going to turn out to be a good investment. Getting older means aches and pains. I’m sure I’ll have opportunity to use it again in the future when this episode passes.

_{BTW… for the swelling, I’ve been using a bag of frozen peas I always keep in the freezer to use as an ice pack. Love that feeling when the joint gets numb.}