gigamatic

I've been feeling old a lot lately. Stiff. Out of shape. Relatively normal, though. So, last night, my knee was noticably hurting. Especially when I bent it or turned to go around a corner. When I got into bed, I noticed it made a grinding noise when I bent it. Then I noticed it was swollen.

Creeeeeak. Creaaaaak. *shudder*

I call the clinic first thing this morning to get an appointment. Mind you, they open at 8, but dont turn their phones on till 8:20 or later. So, now I'm pissed.

I finally get through to talk to someone, and she asks what my symtoms are, and which doctor I would like to see. She says that my doctor is on vacation this week (from what I can tell, he takes a LOT of vacations, which is fine, if you can do it) and she asks if I would like to see another doctor. I of course say "YES! You stupid bitch, my knee is sore and swollen and making a grinding noise! They dont usually DO THAT!"

"Can you walk?"

"Yes."

"I can get you in at 10:20 tomorrow morning"

"I may not be able to walk tomorrow morning."

"Why do you say that?"

"Because my knee is swollen and sore and making a grinding noise, did you not hear me?! it is worse today than it was yesterday."

"I can get you in at 5:00 today."

"Why didnt you say that before you ... Great. Thanks."