still ouch

Who said, doctors are faring not so well in Germany? Just try to find an orthopaedist. Some just keep you in waiting lines on the phone forever. The rest: waiting rooms overfilled. Staff overworked and unfriendly. Appointments available no earlier than when the cows come home. Expected waiting time? Hours on end, but no further specifications given. They honestly expect you to turn up before daybreak and just sit around on the off chance, that by late afternoon the man might be ready to see you. By the time it took each of their staff, to explain why they can’t help me right now, I could have easily been given the shot and be on my way again. Sorry, but that is not acceptable. I can not sit for very long, walking comes slow, painful and looks odd. The only position tolerable being flat on my back. And in a pool of water, I found out. As I wasn’t prepared to torture myself by accepting the terms of medical treatment offered, I opted for more painkillers, a sauna and a swim. That helped a little. At least I slept well last night. No better this morning, though. I still might have to risk this:

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