Doing Right This Time

[PhoenixS]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

Tashia:
Just keep in mind that surgeons (especially Ortho's) LOVE to cut.
I'd try some of the more non-invasive procedures first, and insist on a hand specialist if you do ultimately do end up in surgery.

As for the knee, I'm with you. I have been kicked to the curb every time, I'd have a pity party, the dust myself off and try it again.

If you read my post, you will see after multiple opinions, I finally scored with someone to EXAMINE me and in that exam, determined what I already know. Something is wrong. We are now in process of working it up.

I had been begging someone to do this for the last year.
Keep on trying to get answers.
I know HMO's are restrictive but there has to be one or more OS that are in the system and may or may not know each other.

Best of luck to you and no matter what NEVER GIVE UP.
Sandy

 

[Josephine]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

Here in the HBO I belong to, they cut the sheath completely.

That's what I said - it's the standard approach but all they do is make a cut in the tube of the sheath where its tight on the tendon. This allows the tendon to move freely again. But it's still a very, very minor procedure. Very minor. So please don't obsess about it. It's not worth it.


I found this illustration that shows the tendons with the inflamed sheath - it's the sheath that is the problem, not the tendon - and how it is opened up to stop the swollen sheath gripping the tendon so it can slide in and out of the sheath without hurting you. The cut is about 5mm long, tops, where I have put the fine blue lines. And sometimes, yes they do actually take a bit out just to stop it healing up again so you lose the benefit of the surgery.

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

All of you are so great. It helps me think thru want needs to be done and the information is great!:doggieshmooze:

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

Great News. I had a nerve test and the doctor could be wrong. The result showed that everything is normal. I must have hurt them moving from the house and cleaning the garage .:doggieshmooze::yes 4:

 

[Josephine]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

Your doctor diagnosed DeQuervains so he was spot on. That's what happens with DeQuervains. It comes from over use. Remember I said how back in the 60s new mums used to get it hand wringing terry baby napkins? I also said it often resolves itself without any treatment. It has nothing to do with the nerves - it's purely a tendon thing. And since you've had it once, there's always a chance you could get it again - I also told you how I get it from time to time and have done for years. But it's a very minor thing so don't get into a bate about it again, okay?

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

Everyone Have A Happy New Year. :doggieshmooze:

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

Tonight both of my knees hurt so bad I found myself wishing I could get on a plane and head for a very warm place with someone taking care of me. Now that I have had my :hissyfit: and the pain pills are starting to work I need to get back in the real world. I have found everytime I feel like this a lesson is to be learned and that is to have people to help me. I was taught that you are never given more than you can handle however you don't have to like it. I don't make New Year lists because you never know whats coming your way, that doesn't mean I can't follow my dream. I found out today that I got the apartment I really wanted so i an going to hire someone to pack and move me. This is a big step for me. The first thing I must do is attend to my knees. What set them off? I don't know but I need to deal with it. The world is such a beautiful place and so are the people that are on it. So for the ones just joining hang in there and know that you will get better. All of us have something in common and that is we are all very strong people and take on the problems head on that doesn't mean we can't :hissyfit::skeptical: so on the other side we can:doggieshmooze::cat-kittyandsmiley::th_heehee::th_heehee::yes 4: Happy New Year to you all.

 

[Josephine]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

That's such a shame. Tashia. Wish there was something I could say .....

 

[NHKneeLady]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

Tashia, I empathize with your frustration. Dealing with multiple issues at once is overwhelming. After I had my first knee done (July, 2011) and had my next scheduled for this Dec., my right arm was numb (positional but happened a lot) and my foot on my operated leg had a lot of numbness - I was very concerned. My OS would not even talk with me - gave me a message through his nurse that it was not due to my knee but my back. I went to a neurologist (was recommended and did not have the word "surgeon" in his title). I got good advice about having some disc issues - cervical and lumbar - said I could recover from this and no need to cancel surgery - I was about to do that. However, I was out of PT insurance -- so I went to the chiropractor. Slowly and painlessly, she was able to work on my back and got rid of all the numbness. She worked on my back, arms, hands, etc. I also got some PT exercises and still do them every day. My numbness is gone. I was advised by an MD friend to be open to going to a non-surgeon for another opinion -- "when you go in a flower shop, they are not going to sell you candy"

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

Tonight I went thru some of the posts, I found that I was enjoyed to hear that someone else was told not to kneel. I tried it once and it hurt so the next time I use a pillow excellent result. I haven't done it since my new hip but I must get back in life and get out of fear. Tonight I got results of the carpal tunnel and the result is I'm might be in the beginning of having the problem. This makes me feel good about it. I also tried to get a appointment for the very sore knees and could only goy assistant. Monday I will try again for a second opion. I now find myself in a more positive mood. went the whole morning without taken pain mediction. This year is going out with a bang. I got ride of my house what a load off my mind. Now to focus on the simple things in life. I find that I get more answers here on the sight than other places. Take care and Have a Happy New Year.

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

My right knee which was replaced in 2010 was very painful last night. I don't know what happen. I did notice it was very swollen. I wil have to call the doctor the frist thing Monday. However the hip feels good. I hope everyone had a good night.

 

[Jamie]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

tashia.....please, if you could create a signature for yourself that has all of your surgery information in it, I would appreciate it! It's difficult to keep on top of what's going on with you not knowing when you had what done.

You can find the instructions here How to create a signature.

Once you've done this, your signature should appear in all your posts automatically. If it does not show up, go to your User Control Panel (link right at the top of the page on the right) and then to Edit Options in the menu on the left. Scroll down a bit until you see this - and make sure all three boxes are ticked as in the picture

That also applies to anyone else who is reading this.
Thank you.

 

[RunA42K]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

Tasha, sorry to hear all you are going hrough. This may sound very simple, and in no way will it cure you, but...it is found that drinking "Tart Red Cherry Juice" is found to be a natural anti imfamatory. I don't care to take Motrin, Advil, Aleve anymore than I must so I supplement with the juice. It is 100% Tart Red Cherry Juice, nothing else added. I buy it in the brand called Knudsen which is a national brand in the US. It is found that drinking 10oz a day has the anti imfamatory effect. Possibly it could help make you more comfortable. Knees and hands. Google it, there are many articles on it.

 

[Jamie]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

You know, Bonnie, I had heard that and forgotten all about it. I am currently taking Pradaxa (anti-coagulant) following a heart ablation and must do so for another month. It's been killing me because I still have one arthritic knee that acts up and swells. I used to use Aleve or Celebrex for it. So.....I'm going to try the cherry juice and see if it helps. THANKS!

 

[RunA42K]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

You know, Bonnie, I had heard that and forgotten all about it. I am currently taking Pradaxa (anti-coagulant) following a heart ablation and must do so for another month. It's been killing me because I still have one arthritic knee that acts up and swells. I used to use Aleve or Celebrex for it. So.....I'm going to try the cherry juice and see if it helps. THANKS!

Well Jaime, it is rare that I could ever teach you anything that you don't already know, (or had forgotten) but I am very happy to hear that you liked my suggestion and are going to try it. It is full of anti oxidants and potassium (I was having cramping after not using my muscles much) and it really helped me. I sure hope that it helps you too. Good thing is...TART cherry juice does not have near as many calories/sugar as other juices!

Cheers!

 

[Jamie]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

I LOVE tart cherries anyway. In fact I have some dried ones in the cabinet that I munch on now and then. Costco sells a wonderful HUGE bag of them for a reasonable price. I'm going to pull the bag out and keep it handy until I can get the juice.

Years ago, when I was a child, my parents and I were driving through the Ozarks and passed through a teeny town in the mountains. Dad stopped at a little store there that sold homemake products. I think he and mom were looking for jams and such, but I spotted a GALLON jug of tart cherry cider. They bought it for me and I was in heaven. To this day, I have never tasted anything as good as that cider. It's a sweet memory.

 

[Josephine]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

Oh that reminds me! I take about one ounce of pomegranate juice every morning for the same purpose.
No idea if it's working yet but I thought - what the heck!

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

All of you thank you I had forgotten about Cherry juice. I use to stop at a little shop on the way to the ocean and get a big amont of the juice to bring home. It was made fresh every day and was exceptly good sadly it closed and became a wine store instead. Of course that not bad either. But I will start drinking cherry because I do enjoy. They had a book that wrote all about the benfits, i try to find it so i can give you the name. :doggieshmooze:

 

[tashia]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

Got to do lots of things yesterday and over did not surprised. My knee is getting a little better. I finally got a new doctor and I will have him subject a new knee doctor. I shouldn't still be having pain. However I do have a question. I had a hip replacement on the same leg, could the knee replacement be now in a different position and that is why it is so painful? :doggieshmooze:

 

[Jamie]

Re: knee still tender after over a year

tashia...please, please will you create a signature that has your surgeries and dates in it? Without it, I must search back in your thread for that information. It takes valuable time and it would be ever so helpful to have those dates right along with each of your posts!!! Can you please do this for us?