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Swelling and stiffness, 3 years after total knee replacement
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Wow, how frustrating to have to wait that long ! I haven't made appointment yet. I see Pain doctor in a few days....(Which, I don't really agree with, but we'll see.) I'm not going to say anything about second opinion, small community. This last MD, said to me, "Well, I'm going to tell you like the other docs told you, ….ie nothing can be done." That was the jest of it. It's like they think its all in my head.
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Hello @bengady, your initial post caught my attention because the symptoms I've been having for over 5 years now are similar. Each night my knee is very sore and swollen/stiff, especially when its been an active day. I do steps like you do (maybe we'll start a new trend!). My diagnosis is that the lower component of my TKN has become loose and has shifted out of line. Apparently the 'glue' material that was used back when mine was done in 2012 doesn't work well with everyone. Normally a subsequent surgery would replace it but my knee also has substantial scar tissue build-up from a previous staph infection and surgery isn't a good option for me. Anyway, your symptoms sound so similar to mine it made me wonder if one of your components may have shifted too. Hang in there! I keep thinking how amazing good my elbows work!