June 2014

[Sweder]

Actually, you'll be astonished to learn that I've sought medical advice. Not only that, I'm taking it on board, too. Seems I most likely have a torn meniscus, the medial (inside) edition. It's painful and gives way when stood upon and driving is purgatory.

Suggested treatment is RICE with supplementary anti-inflammatories and Paracetamol. Light running is encouraged, provided the a) the patient doesn't keel over or scream like a banshee so as to wake up the neighbours and b) there is no twisting involved. Straight up-and-down is fine, Chubby Checker impressions are out.

I'll take that, if indeed that's where it ends. If there's no improvement I can expect an episode of In Through The Keyhole and a period on the side-lines. I'm hoping it won't come to that. RICE is clearly on the cards, with the smorgasbord of televised football already upon us. Sitting for long periods without movement is frowned upon, so regular trips to the fridge must be built in to the schedule.