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    TKR First of two knees done

    So far, the bursitis pain is reduced by 80-90% right now. Hopefully it will last a while. I have felt so good that I'm getting some housework chores done that have been avoided since before my TKR, including HVAC filters and vacuum bags changed! Until now, it has been the bare minimum due to...
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    TKR First of two knees done

    The cortisone shot to the pes anserine bursa gave positive improvement within 24 hours. The Allegra (fexofenadine) did not prevent the red facial flush 24 hours later but it disappeared in another 48 hours. That's okay; just being pain-free in that bursa area has helped immensely. We will...
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    TKR First of two knees done

    This is a bit lengthy and I apologize, but it might help someone else.... I am coming up on eight months post-op, and there is an update. The original appointment scheduled to see the soft tissue orthopedic surgeon was in two more weeks, but there was an opening and I was seen today. She...
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    PKR My Drama Queen Patellofemoral Knee

    Ugh, that is so disappointing. Maybe the surgeon in Philadelphia will have some ideas.
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    Revised PKR to TKR On the other side - AGAIN!

    Its good to find a cane/stick that suits your hands. And don't worry about carrying it. I hail from the school of "Better Safe Than Sorry."
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    TKR First of two knees done

    Update: This week, I saw a different ortho surgeon to whom my PCP(primary care provider) referred me. (Turns out this Dr. is also a revision surgeon). Gave him a printed out hard copy of the rundown timeline from date of surgery to now. Also told him if this is not within his realm nor...
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    TKR First of two knees done

    I wasn't clear about the challenge in getting my records. I know we have a legal right to our medical records, but the surgeon's patient portal links to an outsourced website to request them. That website's form was not easy to navigate, thus my frustration. I had called the OS office and...
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    PKR My Drama Queen Patellofemoral Knee

    My questions for any medical visit (usually the dermatologist) are on the NOTES app on my phone. A doctor better not grab it out of my hands.
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    PKR My Drama Queen Patellofemoral Knee

    Jockette - Even after seven months of this L-TKR journey, I understand your frustration. How you have made it this many years is unfathomable. I truly hope you can get answers and help! Write all the questions down (as if you don't already know that) and stick to the script. I'm...
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    TKR First of two knees done

    I saw my PCP (primary care physician) this morning and he referred me to their system's orthopedic clinic. I have already heard from that clinic and have an appointment in three weeks with a doctor he mentioned, at one of their satellite clinics that is reasonably easy to drive to. I hope...
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    PKR My Drama Queen Patellofemoral Knee

    Wishing you better luck with your fourth second opinion, Jockette, along with answers and solutions. I've been plowing through this whole topic, reading about your frustrations thru the years. Ugh.
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    TKR First of two knees done

    Thank you, Layla. Yes, it is seven months on this date and things are getting worse; IOW *not* a normal recovery. The cortisone shot to the rear end did nothing except keep me awake that first night, all night, and gave absolutely no relief from pain and inflammation. Taping is hit...
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    TKR First of two knees done

    Thank you for that link, Jockette. This might help explain why going down stairs has been more painful? IDK Taping supplies were ordered from amazon, arrived, and this morning I've taped it all up. Icing 3 to 4 times a day hasn't really helped, but I will continue. I may need to get back...
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    TKR First of two knees done

    The latest in the saga journey of Left TKR recovery: Nine days ago, I began an easy pace walk on flat street to see how my new knee is doing with all the renewed PT. Several minutes into the walk it suddenly started screaming at me, out of the blue, with no discernible trigger, and...
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    TKR First of two knees done

    Hi Layla and all. The recovery continues. The past six months are not what I expected. Especially after two THR recoveries that went smoothly with the same surgeon. My three PT visits, this time, were with the PT rehab clinic affiliated with and in the same building with my surgeon's...
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