Connect
← Return to One knee replacement and will never have another one!
Discussion
One knee replacement and will never have another one!
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 2 1:31pm | Replies (56)Comment receiving replies
Mary Ann, I am now 77 and I have the exact same situation. After one recommended doctor, repaired the miniscus after a minor fall about 10 years ago and was told he screwed that up, by another highly recommended doctor, and said I had to replace the knee . It has been painfull ever since, more so, than after the fall.
Now I understand I should have left the minicus mend itself. After 10 years and now with hip and low back pain from compensating. I live on Advil and use a tens unit and heat and have to use a walker still for stability.
I have been to 5 doctors and they all say the knee replacement looks fine, done well, size correct and so forth.
From what I have been told there are a lot of cases where knee replacements are still painful but they have no answers.
I refused to have the left knee done, due to osteoarthirits, and don't know what to do either. The steroids and gels worked on my left knee several times, but lately they are not working. I am sure the knee is too far gone, but still not convinced TKR is the way to go.
Sorry I have no answers and sure wish they had some for us with unsuccessful knee replacements.
Adele
Replies to "Mary Ann, I am now 77 and I have the exact same situation. After one recommended..."
Hi Maryann,
So sorry to hear you're going through so much pain. I have not had my knees done yet. I am 60 years old with bone on bone and knock knee for over 25 years. I also need a hip now which is giving me more pain than my knees ever did. I've been to 2 doctors recently and only one told me that since I have such severity there is always a possibility that I could experience pain and discomfort after the knee replacements for the rest of my life. In all the years I've seen doctors only one told me this. I guess this is the hardest decision for all of us to make and pray the outcome is good. I wish you well and wish you some relief.
Tervin
Connect
Hi Adele,
I am so sorry for all that you have gone through! I also have low back pain and it’s hard when my left knee is so painful at the same time. I have made an appointment next week for a cortisone shot into the knee but I don’t have high hopes for great results. I’ve had them in the past, and little by little, they have been less effective. Like you, I just cannot see myself ever going through another knee surgery again. I keep hoping that something will be developed that will be less invasive and less painful. I find that I am using more Advil lately too, and at night, I put an ice pack on my knee. Thank you for responding to my post. I will be thinking of you. Take good care, MaryAnn from Boston