tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post4452112852863227313..comments2024-03-13T11:19:08.598-07:00Comments on Saving My Knees: Why Is "Saving My Knees" Available Only as an Electronic Book?Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03960907174716515553noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-48535224360821281092018-09-17T11:19:35.886-07:002018-09-17T11:19:35.886-07:00Hi Richard,
"I'm guessing that your list...Hi Richard,<br /><br />"I'm guessing that your list looks about the same as mine would've, four years ago. Zero. No books." Actually, my list of books would be non-zero, since I've read the German book "Arthrose - Der Weg zur Selbstheilung" written by a pensioner who researched and then healed his arthrosis by a plant-based diet, then founded a self-helf group which claims a 75% success rate even in severe cases. In the book and on the web-site www.arthroseselbsthilfe.de there are many knee-related success stories ... thoschihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15772638433800575251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-39895000786651332332018-02-18T11:21:18.289-08:002018-02-18T11:21:18.289-08:00Hi Richard
Im Nermin
I have a damaged knee cartila...Hi Richard<br />Im Nermin<br />I have a damaged knee cartilage.I want to buy your ebook but I couldnt find it on amazon.Where I can find it?<br />ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09230941936823958861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-13587209225702998432018-02-17T10:13:21.146-08:002018-02-17T10:13:21.146-08:00I can't really give you an "opinion"...I can't really give you an "opinion", not being a doctor (and even if I were, I'd just be a doctor who had not even examined you!) Not sure how extensive your cartilage damage is. If there's a loose piece of cartilage floating around that's restricting movement, it could be that that the only solution is surgical removal. But on the meniscus: I will say that increasingly for meniscus tears, studies are showing that surgery is no better than conservative physical therapy. Bottom line though is I think you should look for another opinion, maybe from a doctor who tends to favor more conservative approaches to knee pain. Good luck! Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960907174716515553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-19639575475776589032018-02-17T04:45:53.519-08:002018-02-17T04:45:53.519-08:00hi richard
i am harpreet from india use to play ba...hi richard<br />i am harpreet from india use to play badminton at age 43 i had burning sensation in the inner side of the right knee after an mri done docs said i need knee surgery my cartilage damaged and it could not regenerate on its own and meniscus too 30% damaged . I need ur opinion bcoz my knee in present situation is inflimated and could just bend at not more than 90 degree so do u advise for those squats stuff pls helpharpreetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-16891987682124765612015-11-28T16:58:57.042-08:002015-11-28T16:58:57.042-08:00It's available as an electronic version, but n...It's available as an electronic version, but not hard copy. I encourage people who can't get a kindle/can't order through a local Amazon website to just look around the blog. Alternatively, Doug Kelsey has a great book here for knee pain sufferers and it even has exercises, unlike my book:<br />http://dougkelsey.com/knee-arthritis-remedy/Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960907174716515553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-6422477821313958282015-11-23T19:02:23.842-08:002015-11-23T19:02:23.842-08:00Hi Richard,
I am really keen to get a copy of your...Hi Richard,<br />I am really keen to get a copy of your book. It appears that the book is no longer available on Amazon. Where else can I get a copy?<br />Teehchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10178437340887170854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-32945229087842531052015-10-03T15:52:38.967-07:002015-10-03T15:52:38.967-07:00Sorry I don't have a .pdf version. But apparen...Sorry I don't have a .pdf version. But apparently a lot of other people want to do the same as you. I found a lot of websites that tell you how to convert an ebook into a .pdf. This might be a good place to start (or Google "convert Kindle book to pdf"):<br />http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-convert-kindle-to-pdf/Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960907174716515553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-71732645448379952722015-09-27T15:58:23.428-07:002015-09-27T15:58:23.428-07:00Hi my name is Nick and Im 21 years old my doctor r...Hi my name is Nick and Im 21 years old my doctor recently told my after viewing an MRI that Some of the cartilage in my left knee was damaged. I bought your ebook from Amazon and it was loaded onto kindle on my iPhone. I've had some trouble finding a way to print it. Ebooks may work for some people but I would like a physical copie for a few reasons. It seems healthier to read from paper than to read from the screen of an electronic devise, I don't wanna have to use my iPhone to read, It will be easier not only to read the text but to reread certain parts that I found helpful information in, I might be interested in highlighting sections,marking pages, writing notes or whatever. Can you send me a printable pdf version of your book? Or maybe send me a physical copy in the mail.Like I said I bought the ebook from Amazon so I'd prefer not to pay for it again but if I must I will pay ten more dollars to get a physical copy or printable pdf from you. I would realy appreciate some help thank you.Nkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13919340951735122904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-15173338212860738272013-04-15T04:41:33.085-07:002013-04-15T04:41:33.085-07:00Well, I like to think this blog is "giving so...Well, I like to think this blog is "giving something back." I freely answer questions, there's no heavy-handed marketing pitch, there's no coy "for the answer to that question, you'll have to buy the book." In fact, on more than one occasion, I've told someone they don't need to buy the book -- the answers are all here on the blog. :)<br /><br />But look: I think journalism, and being a writer, is a profession, to be valued as other professions are valued. If a plumber comes and fixes the pipes under your sink, you wouldn't think of saying, "Why don't you work for free?" Yet, on the Internet, there is sometimes an ethos that all writing should be free, regardless of the labor that went into it.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960907174716515553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-91858421801931569252013-04-14T10:31:12.874-07:002013-04-14T10:31:12.874-07:00Well, why don't you give your book away for fr...Well, why don't you give your book away for free? While you are busy touting the democratization of the internet. As a white, heterosexual, male, Harvard graduate, living in NYC with a wife and kid you are among the most privileged people in the world. Perhaps it is time to give something back?<br /><br />The question that started this thread may have been invented for effect. but my question is sincere. Why not put the book out for free? Perhaps it would get your experience more media coverage and catalyze more research.<br /><br />Iraleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872958572819099049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-81573307485938848512013-04-05T04:38:43.797-07:002013-04-05T04:38:43.797-07:00Hello Richard! (same comment on a different post.....<br />Hello Richard! (same comment on a different post.. sorry, wanted to make sure you see this! tried to e-mail you also but it failed)<br /> <br />My name is Jennifer Byrne. My father has the same terrible knee problems<br /> that you used to suffer with. He is a fanatical cyclist and would not give<br /> this up for anything. However I really hate to see him in so much pain with<br /> his knees and it is constant.<br /> <br />My mum tries to get him to see docters but be blatently refuses, saying<br /> they don't knot what they are doing - much the saem as your own views so I<br /> hear! He told me about finding information about your book online and was<br /> really very excited! He has a kindle but we have not been able to download<br /> it onto this or onto the PC, having tried many many times to do so.<br /> <br />So I desided to e-mail you to see if you could help! Would you be able to<br /> send him a printed copy of your book if I pay you the cost of this ? Any<br /> help you have woudl be much appreciated!<br /> <br />Thank you very much for your time,<br /> <br />Jennifer<br /> - daughter of a very stubborn dad! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13510445637992208353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-7361451691059499612011-12-16T18:45:02.258-08:002011-12-16T18:45:02.258-08:00Good question. If I were a facile snake-oil salesm...Good question. If I were a facile snake-oil salesman, I would say, "Of course, no problem at all, you'll heal in no time after reading my wonderful book!" ;)<br /><br />The truth is, the less cartilage you have left, the harder I think it will be to heal (and it may be very hard indeed). The problem, in my opinion, is that if you've lost almost all the cartilage in your knee, most of your everday activities are already too much for your bad knee to bear.<br /><br />What would I do if I were you, assuming you have very little cartilage left (I'm just guessing that's the case from what you're saying)? (1) I'd make darn sure that I was my correct weight, and not a pound heavier. (2) I would look into how I can get lots of motion with little strain on my knee -- a continuous passive motion machine or Doug Kelsey's tailgaters perhaps? (http://sportscenteraustin.blogs.com/the_view/2009/03/more-motion-and-less-load-for-osteoarthritis.html (3) If my knees were that terrible, I would look at lifestyle changes to take load off my knees for a while -- living on the first floor to avoid stairs, using crutches for a while? (4) I'd think about spending some time, if possible, at a really good physical therapy clinic, like Sports Center in Austin, Texas.<br /><br />Some thoughts. I'm not a doctor, I have no idea even what your knees look like, so of course discuss all this with a well-qualified medical professional. Good luck!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960907174716515553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142068982446715373.post-78382213447445525592011-12-14T21:48:49.927-08:002011-12-14T21:48:49.927-08:00I hear ya! It is a long standing belief of mine t...I hear ya! It is a long standing belief of mine that our bodies are made for healing. I do believe that it is possible to find a way to heal my damaged knees. BUT...<br /><br />Will this method work regardless of what kind of knee issue I have? I have never heard of patellofemoral pain syndrome, but I am hearing terms from my doctor like "bone on bone", "osteoarthritis", "inflammation", and "damaged cartalidge". What I am asking is this, "Could this method help a person with knee pain, even if that pain is not the same as you experienced?" What can I glean from your experience if my own problem is only similar with regards to anatomical location?<br /><br />I am going to purchase your book, anyway. Information is always useful, even when it might be different from my specific needs. Thanks for the encouragement you have already given, and for any further help you may be able to give!Rubicon1954https://www.blogger.com/profile/11323111447868872509noreply@blogger.com