Marines with PFS
Over my first two years as a Marine I would be left with that lose, stabbing pain in my knees after our regular 3-mile runs. Finally I said enough was enough and I went to see the Doc. He diagnosed me with PFS then sent me to Sports Med where I started PT. Once they stopped me from running the pain appeared in different ways, like when I was walking around, up, and down the building; when I would sit around with my wife; or when we would be moving furniture. It is a weakness in my knees that has hindered my abilities to be the Marine I have always wanted to be. Now I am looking at being separated because of it. I really don’t like the idea that I am not physically capable of being a Marine. It’s a real smash to the pride. I just don’t know what could become of things if I stay in and deal with the pain. I hear thing will get worse, I hear things will stay the same. I have done some research and have found both results. I feel so helpless. My life as a Marine is crumbling around me and there is nothing I can do. Maybe dealing with the pain and hoping it doesn’t get worse is the best idea.
From:
Aaron Campbell - campbellab@2mawnr.usmc.mil
