Guest guest Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Joi My husband was in the air force for 20 years and was seen by many diff. ortho docs. Most of them would say there was nothing they could do for him due to his age. Our family doc said he had a little bit of arthritis and to lose weight. He has a desk job but his pain and limited mobility make it hard to do even that. We did some research and found a doctor we thought would listen and possibly do something. When we saw the doc he told us that my husband is bone on bone and the only options left to us was replacement. when we asked about the age issue he was great. We were prepaired to have to fight to get any type of treatment. There are doctors out there willing to do the surgery when it is needed not just at a specified age. My husbands os has done 3000 knee replacements helped design one of the artificial knees and holds 15 patents. However we do have to travel to see him. He is located an hour and a half away but we would do it if it was twice that. Keep looking and Im sure you can find a os that is willing to treat the issues and not the age. In Joint Replacement , " JW " <joyfulfeathers@...> wrote: > > I sure wish docs around here had the same viewpoint. My knees have been > painful since I was 16, getting much worse in the last 15 years. They still > say I'm too young at age 45. > > > > Joi > > > Gizmo, Max, Jazzy, Artemis, Maui, the GC and Painted breeders > > <http://www.toolady.com/www/breeders/joyfulfeathers/index.html> > http://www.toolady.com/www/breeders/joyfulfeathers/index.html > > Helping Birds Find People > > Member of the Pyrrhura Breeders Association - Not just for breeders! > <http://www.pyrrhurabreedersassociation.com> > www.pyrrhurabreedersassociation.com > Member of the ASA > > Check out my new group! ParrotsofWA-Support > > _____ > > From: Joint Replacement > [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of hookermichelle > Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 2:43 PM > Joint Replacement > Subject: Re: Age > > > > --my husband is 42 and on june 17th will be having both knees > replaced. His os said yes we like to wait till you are in your 50- > 60s but sometimes that is not possible. My husband has already had > dailypain and limited function for 5 years. For him it is totaly > quality of life. > > > > - In Total_Joint_ <mailto:Joint Replacement%40> > Replacement , " andi1022 " <andir@> > wrote: > > > > > > > Quality of life (and returning younger patients to a productive > life) is > > > more important to them now than an arbitrary figure. I know > someone who has > > > a hip replacement at 29, and it wasn't because of trauma. > > > > > > > I had R THR at 36 and L THR at 45. (Had osteotomies when I was 3 to > correct > > dysplasia/dislocation, which led to early arthritis). I've just > now, after 15 years, had to have > > the right revised. I'm sure glad I got to spend those 15 years in > my 30s and 40s doing what > > I wanted to instead of sitting in a rocking chair in pain waiting > until I was old enough to > > have surgery! ;-) > > > > Andi > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Joi, Find another surgeon. I was in the same boat as you. My earliest childhood memories were of knee pain. I had mine done when I was 48. Three years difference means noting. If you live near NYC go to the Hospital of Special Surgery. If your knees are bad enough they put no age limit on the replacement. You shouldn't have to suffer while waiting for a specific target age. Alan in NJ > > > > > > > Quality of life (and returning younger patients to a productive > life) is > > > more important to them now than an arbitrary figure. I know > someone who has > > > a hip replacement at 29, and it wasn't because of trauma. > > > > > > > I had R THR at 36 and L THR at 45. (Had osteotomies when I was 3 to > correct > > dysplasia/dislocation, which led to early arthritis). I've just > now, after 15 years, had to have > > the right revised. I'm sure glad I got to spend those 15 years in > my 30s and 40s doing what > > I wanted to instead of sitting in a rocking chair in pain waiting > until I was old enough to > > have surgery! ;-) > > > > Andi > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hi and Alan, Where are you located? I'm in WA State. I live right smack dab in the center and not in a large, forward thinking medically speaking, town. I had to go to Seattle for my hip pain because the doc here said I'd need a THR but it wouldn't happen before I was 60 years old. Well, that's 15 years from now and I can't imagine having the hip pain (and it getting worse which it would) for the next 15 years. I still have kids in school and don't want to waste this time in my life because the docs are too conservative and don't want to try or believe that new technology is worth learning about. I'm to appoint where I just won't stand for it. There is one doc in town that believes in quality of life over age. If he won't do anything, I can always go to Seattle or Bellevue (just outside of Seattle - I grew up in Bellevue) and see the doc that did such great work on my right knee in 1989. Joi Gizmo, Max, Jazzy, Artemis, Maui, the GC and Painted breeders <http://www.toolady.com/www/breeders/joyfulfeathers/index.html> http://www.toolady.com/www/breeders/joyfulfeathers/index.html Helping Birds Find People Member of the Pyrrhura Breeders Association - Not just for breeders! <http://www.pyrrhurabreedersassociation.com> www.pyrrhurabreedersassociation.com Member of the ASA Check out my new group! ParrotsofWA-Support _____ From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of hookermichelle Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 6:42 AM Joint Replacement Subject: Re: Age Joi My husband was in the air force for 20 years and was seen by many diff. ortho docs. Most of them would say there was nothing they could do for him due to his age. Our family doc said he had a little bit of arthritis and to lose weight. He has a desk job but his pain and limited mobility make it hard to do even that. We did some research and found a doctor we thought would listen and possibly do something. When we saw the doc he told us that my husband is bone on bone and the only options left to us was replacement. when we asked about the age issue he was great. We were prepaired to have to fight to get any type of treatment. There are doctors out there willing to do the surgery when it is needed not just at a specified age. My husbands os has done 3000 knee replacements helped design one of the artificial knees and holds 15 patents. However we do have to travel to see him. He is located an hour and a half away but we would do it if it was twice that. Keep looking and Im sure you can find a os that is willing to treat the issues and not the age. In Total_Joint_ <mailto:Joint Replacement%40> Replacement , " JW " <joyfulfeathers@...> wrote: > > I sure wish docs around here had the same viewpoint. My knees have been > painful since I was 16, getting much worse in the last 15 years. They still > say I'm too young at age 45. > > > > Joi > > > Gizmo, Max, Jazzy, Artemis, Maui, the GC and Painted breeders > > <http://www.toolady. <http://www.toolady.com/www/breeders/joyfulfeathers/index.html> com/www/breeders/joyfulfeathers/index.html> > http://www.toolady. <http://www.toolady.com/www/breeders/joyfulfeathers/index.html> com/www/breeders/joyfulfeathers/index.html > > Helping Birds Find People > > Member of the Pyrrhura Breeders Association - Not just for breeders! > <http://www.pyrrhura <http://www.pyrrhurabreedersassociation.com> breedersassociation.com> > www.pyrrhurabreedersassociation.com > Member of the ASA > > Check out my new group! ParrotsofWA-Support > > _____ > > From: Total_Joint_ <mailto:Joint Replacement%40> Replacement > [mailto:Total_Joint_ <mailto:Joint Replacement%40> Replacement ] On Behalf Of hookermichelle > Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 2:43 PM > Total_Joint_ <mailto:Joint Replacement%40> Replacement > Subject: Re: Age > > > > --my husband is 42 and on june 17th will be having both knees > replaced. His os said yes we like to wait till you are in your 50- > 60s but sometimes that is not possible. My husband has already had > dailypain and limited function for 5 years. For him it is totaly > quality of life. > > > > - In Total_Joint_ <mailto:Joint Replacement%40> > Replacement@ <mailto:Replacement%40> , " andi1022 " <andir@> > wrote: > > > > > > > Quality of life (and returning younger patients to a productive > life) is > > > more important to them now than an arbitrary figure. I know > someone who has > > > a hip replacement at 29, and it wasn't because of trauma. > > > > > > > I had R THR at 36 and L THR at 45. (Had osteotomies when I was 3 to > correct > > dysplasia/dislocation, which led to early arthritis). I've just > now, after 15 years, had to have > > the right revised. I'm sure glad I got to spend those 15 years in > my 30s and 40s doing what > > I wanted to instead of sitting in a rocking chair in pain waiting > until I was old enough to > > have surgery! ;-) > > > > Andi > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Joi, we are in Utah. We live in Ogden about an hour and a half from salt lake city. Dont give up. Im sure you will find someone out there who cares about the quality of life and not just age. > > > > > > > > > > Quality of life (and returning younger patients to a productive > > life) is > > > > more important to them now than an arbitrary figure. I know > > someone who has > > > > a hip replacement at 29, and it wasn't because of trauma. > > > > > > > > > > I had R THR at 36 and L THR at 45. (Had osteotomies when I was 3 > to > > correct > > > dysplasia/dislocation, which led to early arthritis). I've just > > now, after 15 years, had to have > > > the right revised. I'm sure glad I got to spend those 15 years in > > my 30s and 40s doing what > > > I wanted to instead of sitting in a rocking chair in pain waiting > > until I was old enough to > > > have surgery! ;-) > > > > > > Andi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 In message <SNT113-W62490AEA05BF02C30BA5A6B7B50@...> you wrote: > > I`ve been hearing that young children should not be given kt,is this true.I`ve been giving my young daughter who now is 12 some for the last 4 years and her health is perfect.???? Hello , You and your darling daughter are fine. There should only be benefits for your daughter as she is drinking her Kombucha. Four of my children virtually grew up with Kombucha, and all 6 are drinking it on and off even now in adulthood - all are extremely healthy. Some of them drank KT from toddlerhood and thrived on it. As you can see, I come from the camp of the Yeasayers. There is another camp of Naysayers, who think that fermented food are detrimental to a young immune systems ... I've never seen any scientific proof of the latter. Wishing you and your family continuing good health and enjoyment drinking Kombucha! Margret:-) -- +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ http://www.newlifederby.org.uk http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk/family/scobygrow/home.html http://bavarianminstrel.wordpress.com creation.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Ladies you boost my confidence. It has been low lately. Thank you. I am a girly girl. Always have been. I adore fashion ( since I did study fashion design in NYC), makeup, jewelry, spas, anything that sparkles...yup, a girly girl. I don't think other women have to be like me though. Each woman has her own unique beauty. I am sad when I see a woman who has given up. Here in Maine you see that alot. You can just see it in their face. I have always had a very good diet. My mother fed us organically and we were not allowed sugar-etc. My mother is over seventy but you would think she was in her fifties. She is very active with a gorgeous figure. No arthritis. No Osteo. No heart, lung,liver or other issues. Her diet has been superior her whole life. Diet is key. What goes in our bodies reflects on the outside. It does take work but the results are worth it. Also, it is never too late. Never. hugs, Sue From: Cyn Boyd <cynboyd_60mchsi (DOT) com>Subject: Re: Re: Little dogs-/LADate: Sunday, January 10, 2010, 3:32 PM Wonderful pictures Sue! You and your daughter are beauties to be sure! Love & Hugs Cyn Boyd -- Re: Little dogs-/LA [4 Attachments] , Your babies sound so cute. I have had Cricket and Eeyore since they were tiny. My mother bred their mother. Cricket's sister, Peanut, is tiny, a long hair too and red... She is the cutest dog. My mother kept her. Eeyore had a sister that looked just like him but she was slender and delicate. Very excitable and sweet.. Cricket, I just discovered has a lump on her chest. I have to call the vet tomorrow. I hope it is not cancer. She is so old I worry. Eeyore has two ruptured discs that bother him and a chronic cough from a collapsed esophagus. He is a happy fellow though. You have to be very careful how you pick him up... Yes that me in bed with Cricket. Thank you for the compliment. I was embarrassed to send that picture. Here are some pictures of me to let you know me better. I am going to be 49 this month on the 19th. These pictures are all recent. hugs, sue Letter by JKaspick Font: a Regular Misted by Montana Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Camille started at 8.5 months. Age We are getting different opionions about the exact age to get a band for our child. I am just curious what age everyone's child was when they received his or her band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 My daughter was almost 15 months, but that is much later than recommended. > > Camille started at 8.5 months. > > > Age > > > > > > > We are getting different opionions about the exact age to get a band for our child. I am just curious what age everyone's child was when they received his or her band. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Hello,My daughter was banded just before her 8 month birthday. She wore her band 15 weeks and corrected to 2.47mm from 13/14.5mm.-AmyFrom: tinaaugsburger <tinaaugsburger@...>Plagiocephaly Sent: Fri, August 20, 2010 12:24:55 PMSubject: Age We are getting different opionions about the exact age to get a band for our child. I am just curious what age everyone's child was when they received his or her band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Hi there,Our son was 4.5 months when he got banded. He has completed 2 months with the Starband and started out with 16mm asymmetry difference and we're down to 3, which is great. We saw results really fast, which was great. However, we still have more time necessary to fix his brachio. He was a combo plagio/brachio. Hope that helps.From: tinaaugsburger <tinaaugsburger@...>To: Plagiocephaly Sent: Fri, August 20, 2010 12:24:55 PMSubject: Age We are getting different opionions about the exact age to get a band for our child. I am just curious what age everyone's child was when they received his or her band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 My twins got their helmets at 6.5 and 7mo. We asked our orthotist about ages, he said that about 5-6mo is the average age. He said he does not like to do helmets before 5mo, because there is so much head growth that you end up needing a second helmet. > > Camille started at 8.5 months. > > > Age > > > > > > > We are getting different opionions about the exact age to get a band for our child. I am just curious what age everyone's child was when they received his or her band. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 One of our members has suggested that when posting, we include our age - just as a frame of reference. Good idea - so please try to do this. If you don't want to say your age, perhaps something general like " in my 40s will work " . This will help us better understand your posts and where you are coming from with questions or help requested. Although CMT has been in our human family 6-7 million years, we know that people are affected differently and at different ages. Example, I am 58. No AFOs, just orthotics inside my shoes. I workout several times during the week and maintain a very active lifestyle. Someone in their 30's may have been using AFOs since a teen, use a scooter to stay active. While someone in their 70s may still be working full time, etc. We are all different and really can't 'compare' our CMT, but rather 'relate' to experience. Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 This is a great idea.I also think its nice to see where everyone is located,who knows other CMTer's might be in your area. Geoff 40 in Phoenix Age > One of our members has suggested that when posting, we include our age - > just as a frame of reference. Good idea - so please try to do this. If you > don't want to say your age, perhaps something general like " in my 40s will > work " . > > This will help us better understand your posts and where you are coming > from with questions or help requested. Although CMT has been in our human > family 6-7 million years, we know that people are affected differently and > at different ages. > > Example, I am 58. No AFOs, just orthotics inside my shoes. I workout > several times during the week and maintain a very active lifestyle. > Someone in their 30's may have been using AFOs since a teen, use a scooter > to stay active. While someone in their 70s may still be working full time, > etc. We are all different and really can't 'compare' our CMT, but rather > 'relate' to experience. > > Gretchen > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Thanks, Gretchen. I know there's another " " on the list too, so I should also put my location and CMT type is helpful too. I'll try to remember. in So California, 47, CMT 1A (Disabled from employment at 43, no foot drop or AFOs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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