RE: knee joint replacement

[Guest guest]

, I had a total knee replacement June 22 of this year and it truly was the

BEST thing possible for me. I can run....well....jog, but still it is more than

I have done for YEARS!

I have, however, been in remission for one year now, and have not been on any

meds for my liver during that time. I see the doctor next week, so we will

discuss the options that are out there for me. There are truly times that I

think that I need to be back on the 6MP because of all of the other autoimmune

problems that I have. I believe the 6MP helps keep them in check, but that is

something that I will discuss with the doctor.

The BEST thing about the knee replacement, is that I have been able to be MUCH

MORE active than ever before and have, as of this AM, lost 101 pounds. I lost

1/2 of it the past two years, but since the knee replacement, I have lost the

rest. For me, the knee replacement was the VERY best thing!

I wish you well!

Debby

[ ] Knee joint replacement

Hi

I have had AIH since 1996. I have been taking Prednisone for since

then, Currently I am taking 10 mg. Throughout the years I have been

diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroid, Crohn's, Type 11 Diabetes,

Fibromyalgia, and OA. I have also gained 80+kg which is approx. 150

lbs.!

Yesterday I met with an orthopedic surgeon who said I require a total

knee joint replacement. He said I have two options, now or alter. He

believes that the prolonged use of steroids ahs been the contributing

factor. Just recently I was placed on Cellcept as an alternative to

the prednisone; it may take over 6 months to wean me off the

steroids, if Cellcept works it will cost approximately $800.00 a

month.

Cellcept is an immune suppressant given to transplant patients

however it has had success with AIH. Regardless of the cost, I would

like the new drug to work so I may get off the steroids. Although it

is a wonder drug, Prednisone also has side effects.

My query is has any one in this group had a knee joint replacement; I

would love to hear about it and the outcome and rehab, plans.

But wondered how I may manage both my work schedule and pain after

the surgery (knee joint replacement)

Thank you for reading my email

AIH 96' Waterloo Ont Canada

[Guest guest]

Hi Debby

Thank your for your reply

You have lost that much weight Great Job Well Done

I keep thinking I will just keep growing bigger and bigger. I really do hope

the Cellcept works for me and I can reduce the Prednisone, maybe then I can

start to lose weight.

Do you believe the steroids damaged your knee?

You mention that you have other Immune disorders, I too. It seems that if

you have one you are predisposed to any other.

I am not sure whether there is a familial factor, have you ever heard of

families having immune disorders

Regards,

Folger

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Subject: Re: [ ] Knee joint replacement

, I had a total knee replacement June 22 of this year and it truly was

the BEST thing possible for me. I can run....well....jog, but still it is

more than I have done for YEARS!

I have, however, been in remission for one year now, and have not been on

any meds for my liver during that time. I see the doctor next week, so we

will discuss the options that are out there for me. There are truly times

that I think that I need to be back on the 6MP because of all of the other

autoimmune problems that I have. I believe the 6MP helps keep them in check,

but that is something that I will discuss with the doctor.

The BEST thing about the knee replacement, is that I have been able to be

MUCH MORE active than ever before and have, as of this AM, lost 101 pounds.

I lost 1/2 of it the past two years, but since the knee replacement, I have

lost the rest. For me, the knee replacement was the VERY best thing!

I wish you well!

Debby

[ ] Knee joint replacement

Hi

I have had AIH since 1996. I have been taking Prednisone for since

then, Currently I am taking 10 mg. Throughout the years I have been

diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroid, Crohn's, Type 11 Diabetes,

Fibromyalgia, and OA. I have also gained 80+kg which is approx. 150

lbs.!

Yesterday I met with an orthopedic surgeon who said I require a total

knee joint replacement. He said I have two options, now or alter. He

believes that the prolonged use of steroids ahs been the contributing

factor. Just recently I was placed on Cellcept as an alternative to

the prednisone; it may take over 6 months to wean me off the

steroids, if Cellcept works it will cost approximately $800.00 a

month.

Cellcept is an immune suppressant given to transplant patients

however it has had success with AIH. Regardless of the cost, I would

like the new drug to work so I may get off the steroids. Although it

is a wonder drug, Prednisone also has side effects.

My query is has any one in this group had a knee joint replacement; I

would love to hear about it and the outcome and rehab, plans.

But wondered how I may manage both my work schedule and pain after

the surgery (knee joint replacement)

Thank you for reading my email

AIH 96' Waterloo Ont Canada

[Guest guest]

, my family has many autoimmune diseases. What I think is interesting, is

that vitaligo runs in both my Mother and Father's family. My Mom lost all of

her uncles and aunts through one kind of cancer or other. It was very sad. Mom

died of a rare breast cancer.,

As for the prednisone being a factor to my knee, I don't believe so....I have

been bone on bone for many many years. My ortho would not give me the knee

replacement until I was 55.....finally made it! LOL.....but I am so glad I had

it done. It truly has made a big difference in my life!

Debby

[ ] Knee joint replacement

Hi

I have had AIH since 1996. I have been taking Prednisone for since

then, Currently I am taking 10 mg. Throughout the years I have been

diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroid, Crohn's, Type 11 Diabetes,

Fibromyalgia, and OA. I have also gained 80+kg which is approx. 150

lbs.!

Yesterday I met with an orthopedic surgeon who said I require a total

knee joint replacement. He said I have two options, now or alter. He

believes that the prolonged use of steroids ahs been the contributing

factor. Just recently I was placed on Cellcept as an alternative to

the prednisone; it may take over 6 months to wean me off the

steroids, if Cellcept works it will cost approximately $800.00 a

month.

Cellcept is an immune suppressant given to transplant patients

however it has had success with AIH. Regardless of the cost, I would

like the new drug to work so I may get off the steroids. Although it

is a wonder drug, Prednisone also has side effects.

My query is has any one in this group had a knee joint replacement; I

would love to hear about it and the outcome and rehab, plans.

But wondered how I may manage both my work schedule and pain after

the surgery (knee joint replacement)

Thank you for reading my email

AIH 96' Waterloo Ont Canada

[Guest guest]

Hi Pat: I am 56 years old and had a total knee replacement on my right knee in

September and I think it is great. My dr felt that it is better to do it now

instead of waiting. The rehab is much easier when you are younger. I think I

had a great dr and great recovery.

Feel free to email me privately if you would like more details on the surgery

and/or recovery.

Good luck

Pat in Southern Oregon

[ ] knee joint replacement

After just having a finger fusion and a thumb arthroplasty, I have

been told that I now need a

knee replacement. I am 58 years old and the orthopedic surgeon says that they do

not like

replacing knees in people younger than 70. Needless to say, I am frustrated and

anxious

about all of this. Does anyone have any suggestions on the knee surgery and the

timing of it?

I am beginning to feel that I will soon be bionic!

Thanks for the help!

Pat

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[Guest guest]

Hi Pat,

I'm so sorry and I feel your pain. I just had two hips replaced myself at the

age of 45. But

that was due to OA supposedly. Now I have RA, just really got going since the

surgery.

About the knees. My advice is don't wait. I waited way too long to fix my hips

and regret

it. If the knee is really shot, an ortho should be willing to fix it. I've met

people much

younger than you with knee replacements.

So sorry you need yet another surgery.

>

> After just having a finger fusion and a thumb arthroplasty, I have been told

that I now

need a

> knee replacement. I am 58 years old and the orthopedic surgeon says that they

do not

like

> replacing knees in people younger than 70. Needless to say, I am frustrated

and anxious

> about all of this. Does anyone have any suggestions on the knee surgery and

the timing

of it?

> I am beginning to feel that I will soon be bionic!

>

> Thanks for the help!

> Pat

>

[Guest guest]

I've had the opportunity to talk to a few men with new knees, and they all

said they were discouraged from having the surgery until they are 'retired'

and won't move around like a younger person. I think it has to do with their

fear of not doing a good job or the joint isn't going to last. One of the

men was a 70 year old cattleman and ruined his replacement knee lifting a

bale of hay. There's a maximum weight requirement on the joints, so i've

heard. I don't know what I'd do if I needed a knee replaced....

Dennis in eastexas

[ ] knee joint replacement

> After just having a finger fusion and a thumb arthroplasty, I have been

> told that I now need a

> knee replacement. I am 58 years old and the orthopedic surgeon says that

> they do not like

> replacing knees in people younger than 70. Needless to say, I am

> frustrated and anxious

> about all of this. Does anyone have any suggestions on the knee surgery

> and the timing of it?

> I am beginning to feel that I will soon be bionic!

>

> Thanks for the help!

> Pat

[Guest guest]

Pat,

I would seek another opinion about your knee.

Not an MD

> [ ] knee joint replacement

>

> After just having a finger fusion and a thumb arthroplasty, I have been

told that I now

> need a

> knee replacement. I am 58 years old and the orthopedic surgeon says that

they do

> not like

> replacing knees in people younger than 70. Needless to say, I am

frustrated and

> anxious

> about all of this. Does anyone have any suggestions on the knee surgery

and the

> timing of it?

> I am beginning to feel that I will soon be bionic!

>

> Thanks for the help!

> Pat

>

[Guest guest]

,

Thanks. I think that is a great idea!

Pat

> Pat,

>

> I would seek another opinion about your knee.

>

>

> Not an MD

>

>

>> [ ] knee joint replacement

>>

>> After just having a finger fusion and a thumb arthroplasty, I have been

> told that I now

>> need a

>> knee replacement. I am 58 years old and the orthopedic surgeon says that

> they do

>> not like

>> replacing knees in people younger than 70. Needless to say, I am

> frustrated and

>> anxious

>> about all of this. Does anyone have any suggestions on the knee surgery

> and the

>> timing of it?

>> I am beginning to feel that I will soon be bionic!

>>

>> Thanks for the help!

>> Pat

>>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Thanks so much for this advice! I saw a second doctor today and what a

difference! The

recommendation is still joint replacement but with such optimism and

encouragement. I

will probably schedule the surgery for July immediately after my son's wedding.

I feel so

hopeful!

What a gift this group and you are!!

Pat

>

> Pat,

>

> I would seek another opinion about your knee.

>

>

> Not an MD

>

>

> > [ ] knee joint replacement

> >

> > After just having a finger fusion and a thumb arthroplasty, I have been

> told that I now

> > need a

> > knee replacement. I am 58 years old and the orthopedic surgeon says that

> they do

> > not like

> > replacing knees in people younger than 70. Needless to say, I am

> frustrated and

> > anxious

> > about all of this. Does anyone have any suggestions on the knee surgery

> and the

> > timing of it?

> > I am beginning to feel that I will soon be bionic!

> >

> > Thanks for the help!

> > Pat

> >

>

[Guest guest]

--- In , " bitsysguest " <pmandell@...>

wrote:

>GINA I HAD KNEE REPLACEMENTS AT THE AGE OF 18 & 19YRS OF AGE.I HAVE A

AWESOME ORTHO IN SAN ANTONIO,TX. & I HAVE BEEN SEEING HIM SINCE I WAS

17YRS OLD..HE WAS THE ONE WHO MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO WALK AGAIN

WITHOUT SEVERE PAIN.I WAS UP & AT EM THE NEXT DAY,YES IT WAS KINDA

PAINFUL BUT IVE HAD WORSE PAIN BEFORE IN MY LIFE.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND

IT THE REPLACEMENTS NOW R SO MUCH MORE ADVANCE!!!! MELYNDA

>

> ,

>

> Thanks so much for this advice! I saw a second doctor today and

what a difference! The

> recommendation is still joint replacement but with such optimism

and encouragement. I

> will probably schedule the surgery for July immediately after my

son's wedding. I feel so

> hopeful!

> What a gift this group and you are!!

> Pat

>

>

> --- In , " " <Matsumura_Clan@>

wrote:

> >

> > Pat,

> >

> > I would seek another opinion about your knee.

> >

> >

> > Not an MD

> >

> >

> > > [ ] knee joint replacement

> > >

> > > After just having a finger fusion and a thumb arthroplasty, I

have been

> > told that I now

> > > need a

> > > knee replacement. I am 58 years old and the orthopedic surgeon

says that

> > they do

> > > not like

> > > replacing knees in people younger than 70. Needless to say, I

am

> > frustrated and

> > > anxious

> > > about all of this. Does anyone have any suggestions on the

knee surgery

> > and the

> > > timing of it?

> > > I am beginning to feel that I will soon be bionic!

> > >

> > > Thanks for the help!

> > > Pat

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Pat,

I had my left knee replaced in Oct of 2006. I was 47. Both knees had to be

replaced so they picked one..It was the best thing i ever did. All I can say is

Therapy therapy therapy..Keep it moving or it will start to stiffen just like a

real one..I will tell you for me it was very painful at first, but it was sooo

much worth every bit of pain...I was planning on getting the other done after 3

months but had to get my left ankle and foot done..So this year is the year for

the right...I had my surgery in Baltimore, MD Good Luck.. Pamela P.S. If ya

want to talk just drop me a line..

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[Guest guest]

> > >

> > > Pat,

> > >

> > > I would seek another opinion about your knee.

> > >

> > >

> > > Not an MD

> > >

> > >

> > > > [ ] knee joint replacement

> > > >

> > > > After just having a finger fusion and a thumb arthroplasty,

I

> have been

> > > told that I now

> > > > need a

> > > > knee replacement. I am 58 years old and the orthopedic

surgeon

> says that

> > > they do

> > > > not like

> > > > replacing knees in people younger than 70. Needless to say,

I

> am

> > > frustrated and

> > > > anxious

> > > > about all of this. Does anyone have any suggestions on the

> knee surgery

> > > and the

> > > > timing of it?

> > > > I am beginning to feel that I will soon be bionic!

> > > >

> > > > Thanks for the help!

> > > > Pat

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

> > >

> > > Pat,

> > >

> > > I would seek another opinion about your knee.

> > >

> > >

> > > Not an MD

> > >

> > >

> > > > [ ] knee joint replacement

> > > >

> > > > After just having a finger fusion and a thumb arthroplasty,

I

> have been

> > > told that I now

> > > > need a

> > > > knee replacement. I am 58 years old and the orthopedic

surgeon

> says that

> > > they do

> > > > not like

> > > > replacing knees in people younger than 70. Needless to say,

I

> am

> > > frustrated and

> > > > anxious

> > > > about all of this. Does anyone have any suggestions on the

> knee surgery

> > > and the

> > > > timing of it?

> > > > I am beginning to feel that I will soon be bionic!

> > > >

> > > > Thanks for the help!

> > > > Pat

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

>

> After just having a finger fusion and a thumb arthroplasty, I have

been told that I now need a

> knee replacement. I am 58 years old and the orthopedic surgeon says

that they do not like

> replacing knees in people younger than 70. Needless to say, I am

frustrated and anxious

> about all of this. Does anyone have any suggestions on the knee

surgery and the timing of it?

> I am beginning to feel that I will soon be bionic!

>

> Thanks for the help!

> Pat

>HI PAT,MY NAME IS MELYNDA GAMEZ & I LIVE IN CORPUS CHRISTI.I TRAVEL TO

SAN ANTONIO JUST TO SEE MY ORTHO.HIS NAME IS DR.JOHN EVANS & IVE BEEN

SEEING HIM SINCE I WAS 17YRS.OLD.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM,HE IS THE

BEST!!!! IF IT WAS NOT FOR HIM,I WOULD NOT B WHERE I AM

TODAY,WALKING,WALKING...HES DONE ALL MY SURGERIES:BOTH HIPS,BOTH

KNEES, & A LEFT ANKLE FUSION.IVE HAD RA SINCE I WAS 5YRS.OLD...GOOD LUCK

PAT,GIVE HIM A CALL IT WOULD NOT HURT TO TRY!!!MELYNDAGAMEZ:WROTE,IF U

WANT TO CHAT MORE,HERES MY NEW E-MAIL,melyndagamez@...>

[Guest guest]

I Pat. Knee replacement surgery, and hip replacement surgery, have

come along way. You are young for the joint replacement, but if you

are having an untrollable amount of pain and other symptoms, then the

benefit would seem to our weigh the risks. Another option would be

to find an orthopedist that can do the minimumly invasive surgery.

They can do this on both knees and hips thus allowing faster recovery

time and fewer limitations. Artificial joints do last longer than

they used to. I hope this helps a little bit...Marina

> >

> > After just having a finger fusion and a thumb arthroplasty, I

have

> been told that I now need a

> > knee replacement. I am 58 years old and the orthopedic surgeon

says

> that they do not like

> > replacing knees in people younger than 70. Needless to say, I am

> frustrated and anxious

> > about all of this. Does anyone have any suggestions on the knee

> surgery and the timing of it?

> > I am beginning to feel that I will soon be bionic!

> >

> > Thanks for the help!

> > Pat

> >HI PAT,MY NAME IS MELYNDA GAMEZ & I LIVE IN CORPUS CHRISTI.I TRAVEL

TO

> SAN ANTONIO JUST TO SEE MY ORTHO.HIS NAME IS DR.JOHN EVANS & IVE BEEN

> SEEING HIM SINCE I WAS 17YRS.OLD.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM,HE IS THE

> BEST!!!! IF IT WAS NOT FOR HIM,I WOULD NOT B WHERE I AM

> TODAY,WALKING,WALKING...HES DONE ALL MY SURGERIES:BOTH HIPS,BOTH

> KNEES, & A LEFT ANKLE FUSION.IVE HAD RA SINCE I WAS 5YRS.OLD...GOOD

LUCK

> PAT,GIVE HIM A CALL IT WOULD NOT HURT TO TRY!!!

MELYNDAGAMEZ:WROTE,IF U

> WANT TO CHAT MORE,HERES MY NEW E-MAIL,melyndagamez@...>

>

[Guest guest]

-----Original Message-----

From: [mailto: ]

On

Behalf Of bitsysguest

Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 9:56 AM

@...: [ ] knee joint

replacement

I am 58 years old and the orthopedic surgeon says that

they do not like replacing knees in people younger than 70.

Pat

In response to this " surgeon "

and in the words of

my great friend :

" what a load of crap " .

I had mine replaced at age 46.

In the year prior I hobbled/limped

around like a pegleg pirate.

Gained 30 pounds.

A year after my replacement

I was walking 3 miles

and lost all the weight.

Find a " real " surgeon.

This one is obviously way

out of the loop.

Good Luck,

Shauna

[Guest guest]

I had my knee replaced in November 2006. I was 49 at the time. It was the very

best thing I ever did. My joint was so bad it was bone rubbing on bone. I was

in a wheelchair 4 months before the surgery. The doctor I saw also didn't want

to do the surgery, saying I was too young. After seeing my agony for so many

months, he decided to go ahead with the surgery. I'm glad he did, but I was at

the point of desperation! Find a doctor who will help you!

Phyllis