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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:57:29 GMT

Hi Deanna and William,

I was hoping that in addition to sharing your experiences here, you can share them on Treatment Report and assign a treatment result to your experience. Here is what some of the other people posted

http://www.treatmentreport.com/conditions/knee-pain/surgery-knee-replacement/40/29/3

We don’t have any information under post replacement pain.

http://www.treatmentreport.com/conditions/knee-post-replacement-pain/60/

I appreciate your time.

TKR 5 weeks ago

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:08:31 GMT

I've been reading the blogs here and I'm amazed at the variety of post-surgery problems that have occurred. I've recently been experiencing shin discomfort but nothing that will inhibit my recovery...I hope. I agree with all the posts about taking your pain meds. They are the only way I get through my therapy. I must be lucky, because my therapy team is fantastic. At the end of my session they were stretching and bending my knee while my leg was hanging off a table. I was told I was "cheating" because I kept lifting my hip off the table and leaning. I told them I had sciatica and it was really hurting me through my hip and lower back. Now they lay me down, stretch and manipulate my knee on my back. The stretching part is more difficult this way for me in regards to the discomfort, but my sciatica doesn't interfer with my progress. Last time they took a measurement I was at a 95 degree bend. I'm diligent about doing bending exercises at home daily between therapy sessions and have learned when I need my pain meds and when I don't. Essentially I have been on my own since the 4th day after surgery and for me found that since I needed to do daily things for myself I became stronger faster than if I had someone do them for me. I know this isn't necessarily true for all, but for me it worked. They also informed me it would take about a year before I would lose the feeling that there is something foreign in my leg. I got that information also from a woman I know who had both of her knees done.

I had the pleasure of having my staples out on my 64th birthday..whoopee! For months I had wanted to see a band that was playing close to home and wasn't going to let my surgery stand in the way. That night my good friend prepared dinner for my "helping crew" and they took me to see the band. I only lasted for 45 min. but I did it. Two days later I discovered I could get myself into my truck and I've been mobile every since. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not out galavanting around alot, but I can get myself to therapy and if I need milk and bread I don't have to wait until someone has time to help.

One thing I do need help with is getting my cat to the vet today. He's 20lbs and I don't have a prayer of carrying him so one of my good Samaratins is coming to load him in my truck and she'll go with me to haul him around. And...another good thing...my vet will allow me to pay for the visit after I get back to work.

I guess all in all I'm trying to say I'm not having a terrible time of recovery..just impatient to get the "rodeo" over and get back to normal.

HELP! I HAVE NO INS AND NEED SURGERY AND MEDS!

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:14:32 GMT

Hello,

I am at a loss! Can Somebody PLEASE tell me how I can get the help I need. I don't have insurance, I receive a VERY small check from ssi each month, I am in IMMINENT NEED of a second hip replacement, I have RA in every joint and i need to be under a drs care! I need Meds! I have a three yr old son who is now in the custody of my family because i cannot care for him and when I gave them temp custody the dept of child and family took away my medicaid! I dont know what to do, I am only 36 and i fear if I dont get this surgery and the medication i need my quality of life is going to suffer tremendously!

Thanks for any and all input.

Sincerely,

Jennifer C.

Electric pain feeling

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:35:32 GMT

I have Fibromyalgia, osteoathritis, tendonitis, PTS, migraines, cronic asthma, depression, had total knee replacement back in 2008 only on right knee. I have been disabled since 1992. I'm only 47. I keep having shooting pains in my back, the upper part towards shoulders It feels like someone shot electicity rod in my back. It seems to paralyze me for a few seconds and also makes me jerk like I've just been tazered. Does anyone else have this problem? Or could someone explain this.

Thanks

Robin-Ohio

Embrel research

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:20:03 GMT

I am doing some research for my dad and I have 2 questions to post:

1) Dad has been on Embrel for 6 years and has just qualified for Medicare. He now believes he will have to pay for Embrel out of his pocket (expensive) so he has decided to stop taking Embrel. He hasn't had any swelling or rashes occur yet (symptoms he had when he began taking Embrel) but he said he wasn't feeling well overall. Should we be concerned about his discountinued use of Embrel (other than the obvious swelling/rash, etc.)?

2) Does anyone know for sure that Medicare won't cover Embrel and if yes does anyone know what the next step is? I find it hard to believe that there is no way to have this necessary drug covered. I suppose secondary insurance is next. . .???

Thank you in advance for any advice on these issues!

Total Knee Replacement Pain

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:21:39 GMT

I had a total knee put in 03/31/09 after 3 ACL's over the years. After 6 months, the pain is about as distracting as prior to the procedure. I really wasn't ready for that. Everytime I met with the Surgeon, I would express how happy I will be when the pain is gone. He never disclosed that there was a possibility the pain would remain. But at least it is stable and I don't fall down any longer. My right knee was scheduled for a total in November, but I have postponed it until I work this thing out. I am glad I found this forum. I thought it was just me... Hope we all get better....

question about the right shoes and walking

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:58:03 GMT

Buying the right shoes...running or walking ones? Was hoping to buy online or would it be better to get fitted? I am 35 years, and the arthritis is in my feet, knees, hips, hand mostly. I am trying to find an easy way and unsure how much I push. I went walking and feet and knees really hurt today. Swimming is not an easy access for me? ideas for shoes and exercise...and do I stop before I even start if the pain is already there?

Is this the way it is?

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:35:20 GMT

For years I have known I have arthritis. However, it was not until I tore my miniscus that I was actually diagnosed. Recently my dr did blood work to be able to tell if it was RA or not. I came back neg. for Ra. However, my pain is in the joints of both hands, my shoulders, my lower spine, both of my hipts,both knees, and my toes. The worst being hips and knees. Also, I have lots of pain in all of my lower muscles...even my butt muscles. My calves and thgih muscles are always sore. When I stand after sitting or laying for even a short time, it is difficult moving....and never really seems to loosen up ...always feelins sore and stiff. Bending t oeven lower myself onto the lue is difficult. The only thing the Dr., did..was give me celebrex and send me on my way.

I am 45 and can barely go up or down a flight of stairs. Is this normal? Is this the way its just going to be forever? I thought oesto was the lessor of the two arthritisis.

Comments, opinions, advice? anything will help.

RA and Hives?

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:43:12 GMT

I was diagnosed with RA over 2 years ago and was taking Methotrexate and Humira very successfully. No side effects and my RA all but disappeared. A few months ago I went off Methotrexate, but was still taking Humira every two weeks. This month I missed a dose and have since been battling severe hives all over my body. I don't know if the two are related. I have not eaten anything out of the ordinary and do not have any new beauty products in my regimen. Could the hives actually be a "flare?"