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    TKR Allergic reaction to dressing adhesive

    Jockette, would using a massager help, do you think?
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    TKR Allergic reaction to dressing adhesive

    Thanks for the replies about allergies to adhesives, etc. Sounds like Aquacel is a common problem. One other question I have is my left knee scar still has quite a “pucker” from the stitching that was done. That surgery was done 6/10/21 so it’s just past 6 months. I‘m still doing some...
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    TKR Allergic reaction to dressing adhesive

    I have a new question re. TKA’s & peoples’ experience. Before my 2 TKA’s, left knee 12/10/20 & right knee 6/10/21, I could only stand for about 1 minute or less before both knees started acheing badly. After both replacements I can now stand for 30-40 minutes before the same intense painful...
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    TKR Allergic reaction to dressing adhesive

    I had my second post surgery visit with my surgeon on Monday & talked to him about this allergic reaction. Which by the way is still somewhat itchy after five weeks! The dressing that was used which caused the skin reaction is called Aquacell. He said his orthopedic group had had so many...
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    TKR Allergic reaction to dressing adhesive

    Thanks Jockette for the ice recommendation. I have used that, which does help temporarily. Also was taking Benedryl at night so I wouldn’t be waking up because of the itching. I’ll search Bonesmart for others‘ experience too & will try the diprobase moisturizer that Ma Dudd used. My...
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    TKR Allergic reaction to dressing adhesive

    Hello all! This is my first posting so I hope I’m doing things correctly! I had my right knee replaced on June 10 & altho’ the healing is going well I experienced an allergic reaction to the adhesive of the second dressing used after surgery. No blisters but redness, & an incessant itching...
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