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Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 7, 2023 | Replies (53)
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vinran - Perhaps I am lucky that my orthopedic surgeon won't do knee replacement due to my PN. I have bone on bone both knees, get gel shots and steroid injections. The steroid help for 8 weeks. Got 2nd opinion and they refused surgery as well, so I live with the pain. Their concern is if I fall with knee replacement and do damage to the prosthetic knee, could be in worse shape than now. I don't need more neuropathy! Odd...nobody ever mentioned to me this possibility of PN even before my dx of PN and I've had knee issues for 12 years due to being a runner in my 40's and 50's now early 70's.
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yes I too ran most of my adult life until my first knee surgery at 72, I knew then that running all those years wasn't good for me. With two TKR's I can no longer run. I just walk now. But the neuropathy, sad to say , is probably here the remainder of my life. I try to adjust and manage it best I can. So far, Gabapentin works through the night and I can sleep. I just hope that continues to be the case.
Best to you.
vince