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@cindiwass Wow, it sounds like you have a good PT now. I never thought of icing as potentially inhibiting healing but what your PT said really makes sense! I have known some people who have had knee replacements with little pain or they perceived it as little pain because the pain they had before the operation was so terrible. I guess it boils down to every person is different and the surgical decisions are so hard; I don't envy you. It is good to see you continue to post. Your mood seems more upbeat. Your questioning of things in the past and alternative treatments you've tried is normal, in my opinion. I think the human brain tries to make reason of everything, it's just a fact. Please continue to post. It is healing to watch someone else on their journey.
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If it weren't for the excruciating pain in my hip I never would have gone through with this. OK, so the hip is better but I still can't walk without a walker. However, it's the knee that's giving me trouble. Maybe in time it will get better. We'll see. All I can say now is that I hope the doctor gets a good night's sleep. 🙂
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Yes, I agree @bustrbrwn22 , I have learned from others' posts here also. This is the 2nd time I heard about icing not helping too much. I questioned the PT today and what he said makes sense about closing the vessels, but he said it could be helpful for a little while after a "workout." He gently and kindly massaged my hurting knee and thigh as well as taking me through some exercises. I'm glad I switched. Sometimes, as suggested here, we gotta do what we have to do. Glad I fired the home healthcare agency, the communication among them was terrible. I am learning (sigh) to take down names & times & dates of people from the same agency I talk to.