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Joint Replacements | Last Active: Dec 2, 2019 | Replies (28)
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@babette It really does my heart good to hear you doing so much better. I firmly believe that not only does the type of knee affect the results but even more importantly, the skill of the surgeon. You and I both had excellent surgeons.
I have my three year check-up on Thursday. My knee had not hurt since shortly after the surgery but unfortunately it and my other knee are both hurting now, since having fractured my femur. I presume that's because I am walking in a compromised manner. I sure hope things will improve soon, I really don't know what to do about this. The fracture exacerbated an already existing bursitis which is now quite severe.
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@contentandwell you mean your femur just fractured from walking? And why are you walking in compromised manner? Maybe there are lots of posts here that I am not up with.
I have found I still need the meds at 3/4 dose I had at the hospital, otherwise the deep ache gets unbearable. There is something I have not experienced before about pain from bone injury, I would almost call it existential at the risk of seeming absurd. Perhaps any kind of basic injury to the skeleton can do that. In any case, I feel suffering through it is as damaging as taking the meds, so I am going forward.
A nurse called this morning and told me the swelling was normal (whole leg). Sure looks weird. Having small bowel movements that are not really movements at all - my spraying toilet is a big help. Threw up my laxative as I had no food with it. May have to try something else. The nurse also told me the therapist may take off my ace bandage and take a look at the knee. Happen to anyone? There is a thick pad under the bandage, for any oozing that may come out of the wound, and I would love to get rid of that thing. Anyone else have such a set-up?