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After knee replacement surgery

Posted by beatricefay @beatricefay, Jun 16, 2016

Had left knee replaced 9 days ago. Right knee two years ago. Having a problem with inflammation so hard to bend knee and exercise. Trying to ice and raise knee above heart. Doctor suggested getting compression hose. Anybody have this experience and can offer suggestions. So tired all the time from pain interrupting my sleep and painkillers. My insurance refused to pay for the painkiller recommended by surgeon so have to take one with more opiates. That's frustrating. Two years ago it was covered but now too expensive for me to use. Seems the drug companies, not our doctors are determining what we use.

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brianbat | @brianbat | Apr 12, 2019
In reply to @contentandwell "@brianbat Nighttime is the worst. After a short amount of time, with both TKRs, I only..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@brianbat Nighttime is the worst. After a short amount of time, with both TKRs, I only took medication before bed. I think as you lay there idle, the pain is more evident or something.
123° flex is great, particularly if you still have swelling. I wish I could get to that number with my last TKR but I don't think I will bother having a lysis, I can function fine at 115°.
JK

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Yeah, it seams that is all that you have to focus on!! Hopefully that will subside with time. When was your last replacement?

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Dee | @danielad | Apr 12, 2019

@contentandwell -- Hi JK, you are right, the scars are nearly invisible! In fact, you can hardly see your scars!!! Stay well!
--Dee

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 12, 2019

contentandwell Wow your scars have faded JK The one on my leg is getting invisible but my chest you can still see Maybe in 5 more years it will be also

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 12, 2019
In reply to @contentandwell "@hopeful33250 These are my scars. The first one is from 2013, the second one is from..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@hopeful33250 These are my scars. The first one is from 2013, the second one is from 2017. They fade a lot, or maybe it's just my skin! My 25" liver transplant scar is almost invisible!
JK

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@contentandwell You must have great skin resiliency!

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 12, 2019
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@contentandwell

@lioness Make sure you mention EVERYTHING, even things that may seem totally unrelated. Our bodies are one big unit and effects can be felt in areas that are totally unexpected. If you mention everything, and your doctor is a good diagnostician, hopefully, he/she will figure something out and be able to put you the right path to relief.
I will be interested in hearing what your doctor has to say.
JK

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contentandwell Yes I have started a list but add things to them daily I hope to he can get to the bottom of my problems I did just get a notice from a fibro group in Ohio University they have found a molecular blood spot that only fibro people have they are still doing research but sounds like someone is on the right track

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 12, 2019
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@lioness

contentandwell Yes I have started a list but add things to them daily I hope to he can get to the bottom of my problems I did just get a notice from a fibro group in Ohio University they have found a molecular blood spot that only fibro people have they are still doing research but sounds like someone is on the right track

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@lioness that is interesting! When you learn more, please share.

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lioness | @lioness | Apr 12, 2019
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@hopeful33250

@lioness that is interesting! When you learn more, please share.

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@hopeful33250 Yes I will All of us who have had this terrible fibro for so long maybe able to look forward to relieve someday if not mine someone's

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Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor | @debbraw | Apr 12, 2019
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@annahanna

Debbra,
Thank you for your response! Within the last 14 years, I’ve scheduled appointments & had routine treatment from at least 15+ orthopedic surgeons.
Last year I was at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota for another evaluation of my failed knee surgeries. The diagnosis & suggestive treatment was another knee surgery which was a referred to as a “hinged knee replacement”. I did much research & learned that the longevity of this type of knee replacement is only 2-3 years, then amputation would be the next surgery. No great hopes from that orthopedic surgeon evaluation.
I am currently a patient of a new orthopedic surgeon & although he is amazing, my choices for any additional knee surgeries would be a hinged replacement, fuse my knee completely straight, or amputation.
Actually, all three of these choices will not improve my ambulation or overall pain - so I’m quite discouraged, to say the least.

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Hi @annahanna - I can so understand how those choices would be terribly discouraging and scary. I am glad you have a new orthopedic surgeon. I may be an eternal optimist, but I always believe that if we can just hang in there, technology will change, cures will be developed and new procedures will be available. Do you have to make a choice right now as to which option to take? If not, perhaps time will be on your side. I am hoping for the best for you. Will you keep us posted on how things progress?

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annahanna | @annahanna | Apr 12, 2019
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@debbraw

Hi @annahanna - I can so understand how those choices would be terribly discouraging and scary. I am glad you have a new orthopedic surgeon. I may be an eternal optimist, but I always believe that if we can just hang in there, technology will change, cures will be developed and new procedures will be available. Do you have to make a choice right now as to which option to take? If not, perhaps time will be on your side. I am hoping for the best for you. Will you keep us posted on how things progress?

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Thank you Debbra,
I’ve waited 14 years for some type of new technology that orthopedic surgeons could use for options to improve my TKR.
I’m literally exhausted from waiting & trying to ambulate with a frozen leg from the TKR. 😊

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gobigorgohome | @gobigorgohome | Apr 12, 2019
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gobigorgohome Good to remember everything if your legs our tired do this When U worked I would do this when I came home fluid flows back up to ❤️

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So Lioness. It worked! Good to know.

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