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    TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers

    @Layla I should try lidocaine patches- I do not love them, but that's ok. I use Penetrex roll on, just cause for some reason we have it. I have a cbd balm that I like a lot. I will try voltaren, it just is not immediate which challenges me! I am taking my tyelenol and may take an aleve one...
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    TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers

    @Layla Sure- nothing really new. Did not want me to do PT for this right now as he doesn't want to flare it. Use Ice, heat etc. He would like me to give voltaren gel a try cause I have always stopped that and prefer things like CBD balm and have a sensitive gut. I asked about acupuncture(which...
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    TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers

    I was able to see my original surgeon's (He retired) PA today. The one who helped in surgery and stapled my knee and saw me for a few followups. A very mellow man, and honestly if you have had one person in this recovery process that you connected to I recommend that you try to find them (if...
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    TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers

    @Layla hopefully moving further away from that cycle- but thanks for the good wishes! We all do the best we can based on our responsibilities and what is thrown our way. Best!
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    PKR My Drama Queen Patellofemoral Knee

    @Jockette Darn I am so sorry- that was my experience two weeks ago with a Premier doc, and he hurt my knee to boot.. I found my old surgical PA ans am seeing him next week.. at this point why not. PS I agree about Rothman, and live right next door....
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    TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers

    @sistersinhim, @Jockette - I just DO NOT understand why an ortho doc would not mention this to calm the patient. And why a new to me would have to challenge me so hard. I am resting and I am actually seeing my original PA who I found and is a very zen fellow to just make sure I am ok and maybe...
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    TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers

    @Jockette- Thank-you for telling me this! (and omg the low toilet...) Ths story helps me so much.
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    TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers

    @sistersinhim Thank-you for sharing this story, And I am sorry that happened, but it is so relatable for me! My feet and ankle have been compensating since irritated my shin a year ago- walking wonky does not help! But to be strength tested to see if I have shin splints and now have mutinous...
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    TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers

    @EalingGran which make me so upset cause i Did not expect this ligament testing in office! I hope doctor didn't ruin things.
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    TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers

    @Layla @Legseleven I do understand what you are saying. I haven't been to my mom's in three weeks. And not going this weekend. I am not shopping which is fine, but I want to have some normalcy. I want to chose food I can eat cause my husband struggles there! I had been given names of PT places-I...
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    TKR Reader's Left TKR Spacer Exchange

    @Reader525 I have been thinking of you and empathize. I am struggling with finding normal as well and in meeting with new docs they challenge my tkr so hard that i am left in pain and losing my mind. I plan to start PT in a bit and have a list of my challenges so we can move slowly and...
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    TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers

    well my body is so tired of itself! I pulled something in my dominant arm and shoulder so one more pain area and anxiety! Honestly. I did see my lovely podiatrist today and shared my knee doctor visit where he put extreme pressure on my extended knee. The podiatrist groaned. He said it couldn't...
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    TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers

    @Layla, Thank-you for your thought. And I certainly brought them out by whining as I did. I have been resting for a few days from the sacrum injection, then had to pick up my sick 3 yr granddaughter from daycare as he dad is working I and her mom, my daughter, is at a conference in New Haven...
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    TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers

    Update- the assistant who sounded all alarmed that I had pain after clinical exam just sent a note- "not worried, all normal..."
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    TKR Almost Two Years Post Op and Still Struggling and Searching for Answers

    @Layla Thanks so much. I did see a Rothman doc this summer. They are good. I don't love exactly how system works and I would not be able to change who saw. But If I was in enough pain I would circle back. Much appreciated,
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