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Re: knee still tender after over a year
I was not only out today but got to sew. The right knee got sore. this is the one with the rtkr. It also swelled and got very stiff. this is a common problem every time I sew. I didn't have my regular sewing chair so that could be part of the problem Tonight it not bad at all. However my stomach is not very happy. Monday I must address, this is going on too long. We did have some rain to clean up the air which help the air.Talking back to my knee what would you subject for me to do when sewing?:doggieshmooze: Tashia:yes 4:
I was not only out today but got to sew. The right knee got sore. this is the one with the rtkr. It also swelled and got very stiff. this is a common problem every time I sew. I didn't have my regular sewing chair so that could be part of the problem Tonight it not bad at all. However my stomach is not very happy. Monday I must address, this is going on too long. We did have some rain to clean up the air which help the air.Talking back to my knee what would you subject for me to do when sewing?:doggieshmooze: Tashia:yes 4:
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Kneeperl, I not sure how long i sew without getting up but you did remind me that I could take a timmer with me and have it go off every 30 minutes to see if that helps. Thank you for reminding me about getting up more often. :doggieshmooze: Tashia:yes 4:
Kneeperl, I not sure how long i sew without getting up but you did remind me that I could take a timmer with me and have it go off every 30 minutes to see if that helps. Thank you for reminding me about getting up more often. :doggieshmooze: Tashia:yes 4:
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I have been reading that lot of you have numb feeling after surgery , I also had that problem, but for me I found the solution for me. It was having massages. From what I was told from a doctor that message forces circulation in that area and therefore it help the nerves to heal by giving them blood supply. Now most of all the places I had operated on, I started massages the area very lightly, a couple of weeks after the operation. I mean very lightly, as weeks pass, I start putting more pressure on the area. Then after being approved by the doctor, I start having regular body massages. I was amazed that my area that was numb slowly returns to normal. Now I do have one area that I didn't do this to and it is still slightly numb. But if I keep the massages up I noticed it is getting better but it's taken years to get this far because I didn't do it like the other places. My knee area that was numb is 100% is back to full feeling. I know I'm talking about lots of work and massages aren't cheap but I find not only had the surgery area gotten better, but so has my whole body. I just thought I would mention this because it's great to feel great.
I also have found that most of my doctors tell me I did the right thing. It's not a magic bullet because it takes months but I feel it's worth every penny and I have also read it helps to keep blood circulation in all of the body and therefore keeps me healthier. And I found it also helps me from tingles from feet and hands after doing too much repeated motions. It also helps me with pain and stiffness.
Before I started it for the first time I did lot of research because there are so many different massages. My PT helped me to decide which one would help me the most. Depending on my needs decides which one I will have that month or every other week. You do have to be very careful because you could get hurt if the right massage is not used. I have had them over twenty years and have tried many. Some worked and some didn't but I feel if the whole body gets help not just the injured spot, what a benefit. :doggieshmooze:Tashia:yes 4:
I have been reading that lot of you have numb feeling after surgery , I also had that problem, but for me I found the solution for me. It was having massages. From what I was told from a doctor that message forces circulation in that area and therefore it help the nerves to heal by giving them blood supply. Now most of all the places I had operated on, I started massages the area very lightly, a couple of weeks after the operation. I mean very lightly, as weeks pass, I start putting more pressure on the area. Then after being approved by the doctor, I start having regular body massages. I was amazed that my area that was numb slowly returns to normal. Now I do have one area that I didn't do this to and it is still slightly numb. But if I keep the massages up I noticed it is getting better but it's taken years to get this far because I didn't do it like the other places. My knee area that was numb is 100% is back to full feeling. I know I'm talking about lots of work and massages aren't cheap but I find not only had the surgery area gotten better, but so has my whole body. I just thought I would mention this because it's great to feel great.
I also have found that most of my doctors tell me I did the right thing. It's not a magic bullet because it takes months but I feel it's worth every penny and I have also read it helps to keep blood circulation in all of the body and therefore keeps me healthier. And I found it also helps me from tingles from feet and hands after doing too much repeated motions. It also helps me with pain and stiffness.
Before I started it for the first time I did lot of research because there are so many different massages. My PT helped me to decide which one would help me the most. Depending on my needs decides which one I will have that month or every other week. You do have to be very careful because you could get hurt if the right massage is not used. I have had them over twenty years and have tried many. Some worked and some didn't but I feel if the whole body gets help not just the injured spot, what a benefit. :doggieshmooze:Tashia:yes 4:
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Re: knee still tender after over a year
I was doing a vigorous deep tissue massage right over the hurting knee, as I was told that adhesions were an issue. Funny in that I have complete, (way too much) ROM.
Since I was told that nothing will help except a revision, I went back to my regular massage therapist (covered in part by my health plan). She works my legs and lower back,and I find it relaxing and enjoyable (as opposed to the other massage, which required pre-medicating).
I think massage is wonderful for the body and soul.
Keep fighting the good fight.
Sandy
I was doing a vigorous deep tissue massage right over the hurting knee, as I was told that adhesions were an issue. Funny in that I have complete, (way too much) ROM.
Since I was told that nothing will help except a revision, I went back to my regular massage therapist (covered in part by my health plan). She works my legs and lower back,and I find it relaxing and enjoyable (as opposed to the other massage, which required pre-medicating).
I think massage is wonderful for the body and soul.
Keep fighting the good fight.
Sandy
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Re: knee still tender after over a year
Tashia, it's mAssage, not mEssage! A 'message' is something you send in a letter or an email! :th_heehee: :wink1:
Other than that, good on you! I'm not sure I agree with the doctors about the massage helping nerves heal because it really doesn't work that way. But you won't be doing it any harm so I expect that's why they gave you the thumbs up about it. And if it makes you feel better, why not?
Tashia, it's mAssage, not mEssage! A 'message' is something you send in a letter or an email! :th_heehee: :wink1:
Other than that, good on you! I'm not sure I agree with the doctors about the massage helping nerves heal because it really doesn't work that way. But you won't be doing it any harm so I expect that's why they gave you the thumbs up about it. And if it makes you feel better, why not?
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Today was a very warm day but I found that the first thing I had to do was to drive today and my knees didn't get a chance to warm up before driving, I won't make that same mistake again. by the time I got home they were tender not in pain but were on the very edge of going in that direction. I had no pain pills in me and the good news it didn't take long for me to feel ok after taking the pills after getting home. learned a lot today and that was to warm up before driving. Took a very long nap afterwords. Tonight they are not hurting. :doggieshmooze::Tashia:hapydancsmil:
Today was a very warm day but I found that the first thing I had to do was to drive today and my knees didn't get a chance to warm up before driving, I won't make that same mistake again. by the time I got home they were tender not in pain but were on the very edge of going in that direction. I had no pain pills in me and the good news it didn't take long for me to feel ok after taking the pills after getting home. learned a lot today and that was to warm up before driving. Took a very long nap afterwords. Tonight they are not hurting. :doggieshmooze::Tashia:hapydancsmil:
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My day started a little ruff butt now I have just one thing left to do then rest. Good to be able to do things again that I like going to a sewing class. Everyone Hi and do take care.:doggieshmooze: Tashia
My day started a little ruff butt now I have just one thing left to do then rest. Good to be able to do things again that I like going to a sewing class. Everyone Hi and do take care.:doggieshmooze: Tashia
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Hi Tashia, I really enjoy reading your posts, and you certainly have some up and down days, but remaining positive is so important, and coming to terms with stiffness at this stage in your recovery, as in mine, is just part of a longer than average recovery it seems.
As I sit here typing my knee feels tight and pops a little when I rock it from side to side, but its not painful, and although today has been no different from most days with what I do, its still a small price to pay for getting my life back.
Take care Tashia, and keep up your sewing classes, they are so obviously important to you, and you need something to cheer you up, we all do.
Hi Tashia, I really enjoy reading your posts, and you certainly have some up and down days, but remaining positive is so important, and coming to terms with stiffness at this stage in your recovery, as in mine, is just part of a longer than average recovery it seems.
As I sit here typing my knee feels tight and pops a little when I rock it from side to side, but its not painful, and although today has been no different from most days with what I do, its still a small price to pay for getting my life back.
Take care Tashia, and keep up your sewing classes, they are so obviously important to you, and you need something to cheer you up, we all do.
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Aretha, Thank You are so right about trying to stay positive. right now I am having problem in doing so. I do have a sewing class coming up that I am excited about. the good thing about each day, is at the end you know you are one day closer to full recovery and I need to remember this..:doggieshmooze:tashia:flowerysmile:
Aretha, Thank You are so right about trying to stay positive. right now I am having problem in doing so. I do have a sewing class coming up that I am excited about. the good thing about each day, is at the end you know you are one day closer to full recovery and I need to remember this..:doggieshmooze:tashia:flowerysmile:
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I just thought I would drop a line and tell you that my knees are on hurting. I must make a appointment with my foot doctor to have new inserts made for my feet. Wouldn't it be great that this is the reason for all the pain. I would love to get off the meds but I know not to stay in pain either. I start my pain classes soon and I hope that something real simple. I got to drive today and boy did it make me feel better. I want to thank everyone for helping me realize I must take each day and remember as each day passes I' one day closer to fulll recover. :doggieshmooze:Tashia:flowerysmile:
I just thought I would drop a line and tell you that my knees are on hurting. I must make a appointment with my foot doctor to have new inserts made for my feet. Wouldn't it be great that this is the reason for all the pain. I would love to get off the meds but I know not to stay in pain either. I start my pain classes soon and I hope that something real simple. I got to drive today and boy did it make me feel better. I want to thank everyone for helping me realize I must take each day and remember as each day passes I' one day closer to fulll recover. :doggieshmooze:Tashia:flowerysmile:
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Great stuff Tashia, and stay positive and know that it will get better, and taking one day at a time is exactly the right way to go, and in no time at all you will be loving that new knee!!
Great stuff Tashia, and stay positive and know that it will get better, and taking one day at a time is exactly the right way to go, and in no time at all you will be loving that new knee!!
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I would like to know how many of you were told my your doctors or surgons that you needed new shoes after surgery. Why I am so angry is that I have been in pain for some time and if a new pair of shoes could be the problem I think my doctors have really dropped the ball. After all the work of the operation why wouldn't tell you get new shoes so you can benfit from their work? I'm very frustrated about this, :doggieshmooze:Tashia:mad:
I would like to know how many of you were told my your doctors or surgons that you needed new shoes after surgery. Why I am so angry is that I have been in pain for some time and if a new pair of shoes could be the problem I think my doctors have really dropped the ball. After all the work of the operation why wouldn't tell you get new shoes so you can benfit from their work? I'm very frustrated about this, :doggieshmooze:Tashia:mad:
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Tashia, I was told to get new shoes, as I had adjusted to walking to prevent the knee from hurting so much, and had worn the soles in places to compensate for that, and the physio told me that I should start with a new pair as it would help to get a normal gait, rather than go back to shoes that were worn unnaturally. Does this make sense!!
Hope things are better for you today. Thinking of you....
Tashia, I was told to get new shoes, as I had adjusted to walking to prevent the knee from hurting so much, and had worn the soles in places to compensate for that, and the physio told me that I should start with a new pair as it would help to get a normal gait, rather than go back to shoes that were worn unnaturally. Does this make sense!!
Hope things are better for you today. Thinking of you....
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I was told not to use my old orthotics and to reassess at 6 months post-op before using them or getting new ones. I did buy new shoes and have been trying out different styles to see which ones feel best when doing lots of walking which is my personal goal. I had spinal fusion many years ago and learned that every time you change the spine your gait changes- probably what sped up my need for TKR- so it makes sense that re-aligning your knees would have similar issues. Wouldn't it be nice, though frustrating for sure, if all you need to diminish that pain is new shoes ? Let's hope...
I was told not to use my old orthotics and to reassess at 6 months post-op before using them or getting new ones. I did buy new shoes and have been trying out different styles to see which ones feel best when doing lots of walking which is my personal goal. I had spinal fusion many years ago and learned that every time you change the spine your gait changes- probably what sped up my need for TKR- so it makes sense that re-aligning your knees would have similar issues. Wouldn't it be nice, though frustrating for sure, if all you need to diminish that pain is new shoes ? Let's hope...
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Your golden Retriever is beautiful. I love dogs and they do keep you on your toes. I can hardly wait to get another dog. When my dog passes away over a year ago i dold myself that I would wait until my hip would get better before I adopt another one. I am there. I miss animals so much not having them around. I made a apointment with my doctor for next week because I had hurt my feet before and I notice they are going bad again so new inserts must done. My knee will be two years old next month and was doing great for a while and then i had my hip done and every since then its been very sore. I had tried not wearing my inserts and my feet starting going bad so I had to go back to them. so new shoes and inserts are a must. My hip replacement will be a year old this coming September. Thank you for sharing the picture of you golden retriever and rub her behind the ears for me. :doggieshmooze:Tashia:flowerysmile:
Your golden Retriever is beautiful. I love dogs and they do keep you on your toes. I can hardly wait to get another dog. When my dog passes away over a year ago i dold myself that I would wait until my hip would get better before I adopt another one. I am there. I miss animals so much not having them around. I made a apointment with my doctor for next week because I had hurt my feet before and I notice they are going bad again so new inserts must done. My knee will be two years old next month and was doing great for a while and then i had my hip done and every since then its been very sore. I had tried not wearing my inserts and my feet starting going bad so I had to go back to them. so new shoes and inserts are a must. My hip replacement will be a year old this coming September. Thank you for sharing the picture of you golden retriever and rub her behind the ears for me. :doggieshmooze:Tashia:flowerysmile:
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