But according to a 1990 study, 56% of bipolar patients also have a substance abuse problem, which can make treatment even more difficult. Experts say that some bipolar patients are known to self-medicate with drugs or alcoholthough it's not recommended. In fact, they say, it does more harm than good.
A Meniscus Tear. The two most common causes of a meniscus tear are due to traumatic injury (often seen in athletes) and degenerative processes (seen in older patients who have more brittle cartilage). It is not uncommon for the meniscus tear to occur along with other damage inside the knee.
I had a full tear in my ACL and a torn meniscus. This is day 4 from surgery and the pain and swelling are getting better. Day 2 was probably the worst pain I have ever experienced. I think it has a lot to do with the nerve block wearing off. I started using a flex machine on the second day.