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[Guest guest]

Dear friends:

I have a chronic knee condition that has left me in a lot of pain. The problem

began in February 2011, and it has continued since then. I had surgery in April

2012, and that was supposed fix the problem. But the bottom line is, after

months of more pain and lots of physical therapy and splint use, I am still in

pain.

The core issue is that my knee won't straighten. That inflexibility causes a

whole host of other pain and problems.  I'm currently undergoing splint

treatment to force the knee straight. The orthopedist says if the treatment is

working right, it should feel like I would " want to claw my skin off. " At the

same time, I've been seeing a pain management specialist, which has left life

somewhat bearable. But even he is reluctant to understand my level of pain. His

attitude is, " If it hurts so much, don't do it. "

I had been wearing the splint two hours a day. And that's one thing. But

starting this week, the orthopedist has instructed me to wear the splint around

the clock (as much as possible). The pain has been off the charts.

If in three weeks the full-time splint hasn't worked, I have to go into a cast

for two weeks. The orthopedist has demonstrated the pressure on my knee. I'm

afraid I will lose my mind if I have to put up with that level of pain around

the clock for two weeks.

Today, I'm seeing my pain management specialist. I'm hoping he can

adjust my medicines so that I am able to tolerate this treatment.

The bottom line is, I'm afraid. And I'm so angry at my orthopedist.

Well, I'll stop there.

Thanks for listening.

I'd appreciate any uplifting thoughts or encouragement.

[Guest guest]

,  You need a second opinion.  Find another ortho doc and take copies of

your records from the other doctor with you.  Is the current doctor the surgeon

who operated on your knee? 

I don't think I would allow him to force your knee.  It does not sound

professional to me.

 

Jennette

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>I have a chronic knee condition that has left me in a lot of pain. The problem

began in February 2011, and it has continued since then. I had surgery in April

2012, and that was supposed fix the problem. But the bottom line is, after

months of more pain and lots of physical therapy and splint use, I am still in

pain.

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