Guest guest Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 As some of you will remember, I joined this site some years ago because of hip problems and my GP (I think they are called primary care physicians in the US) said that he would recommend me to a specialist when I lost 35kg! Anyway I have battled on, avoiding stairs where possible and trying not to let it curtail my life too much. I have also enjoyed reading the advice offered here by some really caring and interesting people. Anyway, now to my "new" problem [sigh]. I am having more and more difficulty in bending my right knee. The pain could only be described as mild but the inconvenience is enormous, extending to such basic needs as putting on shoes and socks. (And I now understand why so many members here have talked about the necessity for a high toilet seat too!) Is this how the problems started for those of you who have had a TKR? I guess what I'm asking is do you get bad pain first followed by restriction of movement or does it happen like it's happening with me? My belated best wishes to you all for 2008. Aussie Join Lavalife for free. What are you waiting for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hi Aussie I think you need to go back to your GP. If you allow restriction in movement for too long it will take yonks to get full movement back, and knees are tough anyway to get full movement back. I know you're a young man, but maybe the time is now, before you find you are doing less and less. Aussie Margaret LTHR 1990 revised 2004 A knee question As some of you will remember, I joined this site some years ago because of hip problems and my GP (I think they are called primary care physicians in the US) said that he would recommend me to a specialist when I lost 35kg! Anyway I have battled on, avoiding stairs where possible and trying not to let it curtail my life too much. I have also enjoyed reading the advice offered here by some really caring and interesting people. Anyway, now to my " new " problem [sigh]. I am having more and more difficulty in bending my right knee. The pain could only be described as mild but the inconvenience is enormous, extending to such basic needs as putting on shoes and socks. (And I now understand why so many members here have talked about the necessity for a high toilet seat too!) Is this how the problems started for those of you who have had a TKR? I guess what I'm asking is do you get bad pain first followed by restriction of movement or does it happen like it's happening with me? My belated best wishes to you all for 2008. Aussie _________________________________________________________________ What are you waiting for? Join Lavalife FREE http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Flavalife9%2Eninemsn%2Ecom%2Eau%2\ Fclickthru%2Fclickthru%2Eact%3Fid%3Dninemsn%26context%3Dan99%26locale%3Den%5FAU%\ 26a%3D30288 & _t=764581033 & _r=email_taglines_Join_free_OCT07 & _m=EXT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1224 - Release Date: 14/01/2008 5:39 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Wow, being told I am a "young man" has made my day. Next thing I'll be chasing after 24 year old blondes! BTW folks, I'm very nearly 58! Aussie > Joint Replacement > From: zztinau@...> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 06:41:47 +1000> Subject: Re: A knee question> > Hi Aussie > > I think you need to go back to your GP.> If you allow restriction in movement for too long it will take yonks to get > full movement back, and knees are tough anyway to get full movement back.> > I know you're a young man, but maybe the time is now, before you find you > are doing less and less.> > Aussie Margaret> LTHR 1990 revised 2004> > A knee question> > > > > > As some of you will remember, I joined this site some years ago because of > hip problems and my GP (I think they are called primary care physicians in > the US) said that he would recommend me to a specialist when I lost 35kg! > Anyway I have battled on, avoiding stairs where possible and trying not to > let it curtail my life too much. I have also enjoyed reading the advice > offered here by some really caring and interesting people.> > Anyway, now to my "new" problem [sigh]. I am having more and more > difficulty in bending my right knee. The pain could only be described as > mild but the inconvenience is enormous, extending to such basic needs as > putting on shoes and socks. (And I now understand why so many members here > have talked about the necessity for a high toilet seat too!) Is this how > the problems started for those of you who have had a TKR? I guess what I'm > asking is do you get bad pain first followed by restriction of movement or > does it happen like it's happening with me?> > My belated best wishes to you all for 2008.> > Aussie > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________> What are you waiting for? Join Lavalife FREE> http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Flavalife9%2Eninemsn%2Ecom%2Eau%2Fclickthru%2Fclickthru%2Eact%3Fid%3Dninemsn%26context%3Dan99%26locale%3Den%5FAU%26a%3D30288 & _t=764581033 & _r=email_taglines_Join_free_OCT07 & _m=EXT> > > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------> > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition.> Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1224 - Release Date: 14/01/2008 > 5:39 PM> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Isn't great to be told " you are too young " for something!! Was a long time since I'd heard that one also. Then just a month or so ago, a different Dr. told me you are not old. Wow that did make me day - well until I went back into the lobby and saw a few of his other patients lol. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Hi , Take if from someone who suffered with knee pain his entire life. Although TKR is a great thing, don't go rushing into it. It is a permanent change that cannot be undone. If the pain is mild, push through it. Find alternative treatments such as anti-inflammatory medication, therapy, heat etc. Don't rush into the surgery. TKR is a final last option if all else fails. I hope this helps a little. Best Regards, Alan in NJ > > > > > As some of you will remember, I joined this site some years ago because of hip problems and my GP (I think they are called primary care physicians in the US) said that he would recommend me to a specialist when I lost 35kg! Anyway I have battled on, avoiding stairs where possible and trying not to let it curtail my life too much. I have also enjoyed reading the advice offered here by some really caring and interesting people. > > Anyway, now to my " new " problem [sigh]. I am having more and more difficulty in bending my right knee. The pain could only be described as mild but the inconvenience is enormous, extending to such basic needs as putting on shoes and socks. (And I now understand why so many members here have talked about the necessity for a high toilet seat too!) Is this how the problems started for those of you who have had a TKR? I guess what I'm asking is do you get bad pain first followed by restriction of movement or does it happen like it's happening with me? > > My belated best wishes to you all for 2008. > > Aussie > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > What are you waiting for? Join Lavalife FREE > http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Flavalife9%2Eninemsn%2Ecom%2Eau%2\ Fclickthru%2Fclickthru%2Eact%3Fid%3Dninemsn%26context%3Dan99%26locale%3Den%5FAU%\ 26a%3D30288 & _t=764581033 & _r=email_taglines_Join_free_OCT07 & _m=EXT > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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