Planning .....planning. First off, The Carnegie Museum of Natural History, which has marble floors. Hmm....last I heard, marble isn't the most arthritis friendly of walking surfaces.
So, I pack like I am going on an expedition. Packing meds, several kinds of knee supports, Lidoderm patches and a strong antiinflammatory that I seldom take. Oh, and I also check the website to see if there are loaner wheelchairs - just in case.
Four hours later, as I am walking to the exit of the Carnegie, I realize that my knee does not hurt much.
So, I pack like I am going on an expedition. Packing meds, several kinds of knee supports, Lidoderm patches and a strong antiinflammatory that I seldom take. Oh, and I also check the website to see if there are loaner wheelchairs - just in case.
Four hours later, as I am walking to the exit of the Carnegie, I realize that my knee does not hurt much.
What?
Impossible!
The next day, I have the same lessening of pain, despite touring the National Aviary (go see it!) and shopping at Ikea.
The only thing I can think of is that I was so totally absorbed in the sights and sounds of my trip, my focus was completely off the pain.
Lesson learned: Plan for the worst, but don't cancel plans because of pain. You never know.
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