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Hi Delia,
Well you are remarkably resilient and positive for all you've been through.
With all that damage to the meniscus, has your Dr. suggested a total knee replacement? I know, that probably sounds horrific to you, but it seems like you are a candidate. Also, did you tear or do damage to either your ACL or PCL?
I'm 69 y/o and had no meniscus left in either knee. I had them both replaced and feel absolutely great. Now I did not have the other complications you have.
I just suggest you discuss this with a good knee surgeon with experience in TKRs. (My surgeon also used the Stryker/Mako robotic assistant in my knee replacements.)
On a positive note, you are seeing some relief from PT, although I understand that has been in fits and starts. Good for you and please keep that up. I did PT before AND after my knee replacements and it was very helpful.
And in a TKR, the ACL and PCL, if they are intact, are removed.
All the best. Joe
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Joe, so nice of you to respond!😊
No, ACL and PCL are both fine👍🏼. Surprising, considering the tremendous impact onto the concrete floor...My doctor has not indicated that any type of surgery is indicated. I am also dealing with osteoarthritis in both knees, which colors the picture. Plus the nerve damage. And did I mention that polymyalgia rheumatica and fibromyalgia keep me company as well?
I so relish days when all of those little demons stay in the background ---those are what I call "good days"!!
As I wrote in previous post, I'm looking to avoid any surgery. My system unfortunately REACTS horribly to anesthesia. (and pain meds)..last time I had it (in 2009), I passed out (in my hospital room, in bed) after asking my husband why there was a giant black spider making its way from the far wall to the ceiling..later I developed a whole-body itch, confusion, and a nasty headache. And there's enough going on with the nerve damage in that leg, so Im' not looking to aggravate anything. I'm willing to follow what my sports medicine doctor has been doing. So much more intelligent approach and involvement than what previous doctors (from the medical group that I altogether left) did and did not do. She earned my trust with the plan that she effectuated to release me of the rotator cuff and ulnar pain that was inflicted on the left should from the same fall that affected the lower part of my body. Before seeing her, my life was just total agonizing pain. Have had no pain in arm/shoulder since 2022!
I do thank you for making time to post your info. Your situation is clearly very different. I'm happy for you that you again have the use of your knees! I'm adjusting to the guidelines of how to do activities and which ones to delete altogether. I've always been a prolific baker and love to cook. Today, I baked gluten free brownies (rich in protein, using almond flour and adding hemp seeds), and made roasted butternut squash soup. I take my time, and sit as needed at the kitchen table or island. I double most recipes so that there's always something to heat up on days that I'm especially not well. I've accepted using a cane when we go out but just can't wrap my head on the idea of a rollator. Perhaps in due time, but just not yet....