I was unschooled until this September, when I switched to an online high school. My motivation for that change was A) I was being a lazy dipshit, and B) because on a whim I looked up college requirements and realized that everything is 3 times as complicated without a high school diploma. Good stuff: you can plan out your day however you want and do whatever you want, basically. Whatever you want to learn at whatever time. Bad stuff: see above. It's much easier to be lazy when you're homeschooling. The motivation question is one that I can't answer. My schedule is different now, and unrelated to your question. Also, sorry to hear about that. I don't know how that feels, but I know how bad knees can get.
I mean, its not as bad as I'd imagined something like this would be. Also the IB is usually quite good with "problems".
I know nothing of the causes of arthritis other than being old. Why did it happen? Do you know yet?
Wrong kind, this arthritis seems to be an auto-immune thing (AKA Wikipedia says they're not sure). Genetics. Not really but the symptoms fit really well and the doctor basically said "We're sending you home because we can't do the tests needed here" Also this explains my thing for water so well.
What joints is it in?
Every except maybe my left elbow and shoulder. Also my heart hurts. But it's not THAT dangerous. It's just really fucking painful.
Ech. That's pretty shit. I think the entire male part of my dad's half of the family have damaged knees. My dad dislocated his knee 3 times as a teenager. Mine aren't that bad, but they ache for days after I do any kind of running around. I feel your pain, slightly.
That is worrying. Are you overly flexible? Do you do gymnastics? Do you LOVE swimming but can't put your finger on why? Do you think sitting still is uncomfortable/painful? Do you feel better after exercising? Do you have a high pain tolerance? Do you easily shrug of injuries? Because if it is seek help. I'm serious. (Or start stretching and wear "supportive" things.)
Er, in order: No. No. Yes, swimming is fun. No, sitting doesn't hurt. I feel good right after I exercise, but when I cool down my knees start to hurt. I'd say my tolerance of pain isn't high or low. Not really. At any rate, I've been trying to become more flexible. I figured out how to do a proper squat without wrecking my knees, anyway. And a knee brace is probably going to be in my future, I just haven't needed it yet. I think.
Sounds okay.