katie ...im sad to say...
everything costs so much these days...
even if you have insurance ..
but theres a new substance available now...
its something your body manufactures
and it corrects all the grinding and popping
i'm looking to start taking it myself actually
it'll prolly be pricey but worth it in the long run
it works a bit like a cortizone shot
but more naturally and you take it
like a vitamin...
so read up on it...and you and your
parents and perhaps your doctor too
can make an educated decision
(be aware that they(dr's) seldomly endorse
nutritive suppliments compared to
how often they write you a pain prescription)
i am telling you about H A because your knee sounds
pretty inflamed ...ect.
glucosamine and chondroiten (sp)
are your other two options...
and are sold over the counter for joint flexibilty...
heres the link...
http://www.purityproducts.com/product.asp?sku=355