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After knee replacement surgery
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Dec 1 9:12am | Replies (623)Comment receiving replies
Sorry I feel your pain - like at 3 am this morn. Do I get up and eat then take my med? no Just suffer.
"I got a new drug" DICLOFENAC SODIUM 50 MG. LESS HARM to innards - organs - stomach. Takes an hour to kick in but, really last more than 1 day. I do not need every day and only needed 2 in 1 day for walking the Rose Parade. I still try to hold off b4 I give in to taking 1.
I had torn meniscus /, cleaned - operated on 3 yrs. ago - like childbirth pain 4 - 3 days. Yikes meds did almost nothing - then a little better on 4th day out. Crutches, misery.
That's why I'm holding out for "stem" cells. People that have shoulder or knee surgery and get cells have less pain and heal quicker. Kerlan Jobe (Drs. to L A athletes). Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic.
I would have gotten a new knee long ago if I did not have hope with stem cells instead of replacement.
We need to influence insurance co. and politicians to get insurance co. to cover stem cells. Others have said - do the math - $2,000. - $4500. for stem cells. & $60,000 4 a nu knee. + PT + not being productive for a few months + my cousin was so apprehensive @ going thru TSA that she stayed in hotel close to airport after a visit. (Wanted to be close to airport and get there super early)
What do you think?
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@mari, I think you may find this Mayo Clinic News Network article and video relevant to this ongoing discussion, http://mayocl.in/2hemqhr. It in no way is meant to sway your decision either way, just an interesting read about stem cells and the early research taking place at Mayo Clinic.
I had a total right knee replacement when I was 19 as a result from a genetic bleeding disorder that caused repeated trauma to my knee from early childhood. I too wish there was an alternative, but the damage was too severe that no other options were available.
Mari, do you have arthritis in your knee or knees? Are you a candidate for Knee Replacement surgery or are you not to that point yet and that is why you are wondering about stem cells?