hello doc.
i tore my acl about 3yrs ago and i delt with the pain for a while
but now its just way to intense the only way to describe it is
comparing it to a tooth ache where you either have to get a root
canal or pulled. now times that by 10. it wakes me up its just out
of control and i know i have to get surgery but i cant afford to be
out of work for 6-8months. do you have any suggestions on what to do

Dear Member,

try this site for help;

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/anterior-cruciate-ligament-acl-surgery

if not, you should consult an orthopaedic surgeon

dr hamid