W: Hello, I’m Jenny Johnson. How are you this morning?
M: Hello Doctor Johnson.I can’t say I’m feeling well.(1) _______________________.
W: What kind of pain is it?
M: It is a dull ache.But sometimes the pain is constant,and disturbs my sleep.
W: How long have you been feeling pain in your knee?
M: For about two years.But recently, I feel pain in my fingers.
W: Have you had any swelling in your fingers?
M: Yes, a little.
W: How about your wrist or toes?
M: No, only my knees and fingers.(2) ___________________________________.
W: OK. Let me see your blood test report first.
M: How is it?
W: Not very bad.
M: Do I have to have an operation?
W: No, I don’t think so.I’ll prescribe some Chinese traditional medicine.Also you need a treatment with rays below the red in the spectrum.
M: Do I have to come here every day for the treatment?
W: Not every day.Can you come three times a week?A course of treatment includes 20 times,so you have to come for the treatment 3 times a week for 7 weeks.
M: How long does each treatment take?
W: 30 minutes.
M: OK. I’ll do that.
W: (3) ____________________________________.Put it over your knees. Try to avoid using cold water.
M: OK. Thank you, Doctor.
W: You’re welcome.
I have a pain and swelling in my knee.
The pain becomes worse when the weather changes like in cloudy or wet weather.
when you are at home, use these hot water pads as often as possible.