@ouch89 I am sorry that you are discouraged by the feedback you read here. None of us is a medical professional, just people sharing a tough situation.

The purpose of Mayo Connect is to allow people to share their health journeys. Many times, what is suggested as "this worked for me" gives someone just the initiative they need to approach their doc one more time, maybe in a slightly different way or to try PT again.

People today are faced with limited access to their docs and other providers, so getting some of their answers here can get them through a rough patch. And they get a realistic answer here about how long complete recovery can take, and that it is hard work - most doctors don't share that very clearly before joint replacements.

You may notice, too, that when someone seems to be facing a danger to their health - dislocation, infection, joint failure - they are urged to consult their care team. And when the Volunteer Mentors or the Mayo Connect Moderators see someone headed down a questionable path like unproven meds or therapies or potentially dangerous supplements, we are quick to correct.

On Connect groups like "MAC & Bronchiectasis" expert medical personnel are HARD to find for our rare conditions. Most people never heard of the infection or condition before they were diagnosed, and we provide them a support community where they can learn about treatment options and how to find the right care.

Finally - remember - you are reading posts from the 10-15% of knee recipients whose surgery had complications - not the 85-90% for whom it went smoothly.

If you were in charge of Mayo Connect, what would you do differently?