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    Tips for teachers when you go back to work

    Some comments about returning to school! 3dogmom: For those who remember my thread a few weeks ago about moving and setting up a new classroom, I went in today for the first time. I had help - all I had to do was point. They gave me a parking spot right outside the door, which is right...
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    Knee and Hip together?

    Hello, again, I started a new post for this because I searched and couldn't find a related thread. I started a new thread yesterday after I learned that my 2nd knee was bone on bone, and another TKR is in my future. However, I have been dealing with what they "think" is bursitis in my hip on...
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    One more time?

    Hello, everybody, It's been a while since I've posted! You all were so wonderful when I had my RTKR two years ago. So my other knee just started being bothersome a few months ago, but in a completely different way. It is fine sometimes - but then it's as though something "slips" and I can't...
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    Friend with TKR has blood clot

    Good question - I don't know the answer to that. That sounds like good advice, for her to let them know. Sue 3dogmom RTKR 6/1/10
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    TKR R TKR Accomplished & Mercycove Is Home Now

    Re: Knee Noises I can make mine rattle by shaking it a certain way when I am sitting down. I do it at school when my students remark upon my scar, of which I am very proud, by the way. They find it very entertaining! Sue 3dogmom RTKR 6/1/10
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    Friend with TKR has blood clot

    Hello, remember me? I had a RTKR 6/1/10 and am doing great. Unfortunately, my friend had hers last week (7/7/11) and was diagnosed today with a blood clot. I learned that she was NOT on blood thinners, I found this to be astonishing. She is now on coumadin but nothing else is being done. She...
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    It wil be a year tomorrow

    Hello, friends, I wanted to write in since it's been a while and say that it's been a year since my RTKR. Looking back on what I've been through I must say that I feel very lucky. No major bumps in the road. It's been a tiring and tough school year and although the knee pain subsided fairly...
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    Sitting cross legged on the ground a year after surgery

    Hello, friends, I wanted to write in since it's been a while and say that it's been a year since my RTKR. Looking back on what I've been through I must say that I feel very lucky. No major bumps in the road. It's been a tiring and tough school year and although the knee pain subsided fairly...
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    Knee Infection* The Story of My Knees Part 1

    Re: The Story of My Knees Sonja, I've been reading this thread all along but seldom speak up. Well, I'm speaking up now! I am so happy things are going well for you. It's your turn! 3dogmom rtkr 6/1/10
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    Knee rattle?

    Hi there, I have a Stryker as well and mine does the exact same thing, when relaxed if I shake it side to side, and I'm at almost 10 months now. It's a great party trick! 3dogmom rtkr 6/1/10
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    9months post TKR, other knee and hip problematic

    Thank you. I think I'm sort of where MargaretD is, not wanting to get an x-Ray. Silly, I know, the truth can't be any worse than speculation. I, also, knew the so-called good knee had less cartilage than the tkr knee. Getting the xray just starts the process, in my head. But since I am...
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    9months post TKR, other knee and hip problematic

    I know you are both right. I think I am afraid to start the process, on the assumption that I know where it is ultimately going. I shouldn't assume, though. I met up with a former colleague yesterday who said, "You're too young not to be able to do what you want to do". And that made a lot...
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    9months post TKR, other knee and hip problematic

    Hi, folks, been a while since I have posted. My RTKR was 6/1/10 and I am doing well. However, my other knee and the hip on the same side, not so good. I do know there was more degeneration in this knee a year ago, but it wasn't the bigger problem then. Oddly, it manifests itself differently...
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    Did anyone else gain weight while in the hospital?

    Is it also possible you might be constipated from pain meds? 3dogmom rtkr 6/1/10
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    Recheck by ortho, what is hip pain about

    Hmmm. Interesting. I was wondering about that leg length issue, don't they check that or correct for it when they do the surgery? I guess even if they do your recovery and scar tissue can affect the eventual outcome. I have tried some different shoes as well. No conclusive results yet but I...
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    Recheck by ortho, what is hip pain about

    Hi, folks, My recheck was good, my rom was 117 after a long day on my feet, which I know will continue to improve and my extension is flat. He feels that my occasional blips where I have a lot of pain are to expected from overdoing, but he pointed out that they are becoming less frequent and...
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    Body weight as a factor in recovery

    I have mentioned this a few times to my ortho, he discounts totally the idea that my weight is a contributing factor. I thought he was trying to spare my feelings. I am carrying some extra pounds but am not obese. His contention is that my previous cartilage tears coupled with inheirited...
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    Knee Infection* The Story of My Knees Part 1

    Re: The Story of My Knees I think you answered your own question! You took a pain pill, and later climbed into bed! Just what we all know we are supposed to do, but seldom do. Glad something helped. 3dogmom rtkr 6/1/10
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    Urgent Advice Please!

    Just went to check with admin, no one is available for me to ask. Have two more classes, and then will leave. I got an ice pack from the nurse and plan to sit here with my leg up to the degree that I can! Will keep you posted. Thank you! 3dogmom RTKR 6/1/10
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    Urgent Advice Please!

    Sorry to be unclear, the appointment I have for Monday was a routine followup. The pain is only when weight-bearing and feels really acute, and I am limping. It's all around the knee but worst on the outside and strangely up the back of the thigh. No I am neither icing or elevating, I am at...
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