MUA knee so stiff<<

[jaspa]

Prayers for a good recovery

 

[bland9]

Still waiting for treatment on chronic pain knee, and still walking with crutches has cannot Still straighten or bend knee fully,
Still recovery from Minor stroke-discuss ongoing problems memory loss and occasional confusion, suggest may have early signs of Dementia- so got to have some tests to determined,
Hope though to get my knee op soon while still able to

 

[Jockette]

I’m so sorry to read your latest update. Sending hugs and prayers that you’ll get your knees taken care of soon.

 

[bland9]

Still waiting on memory tests etc- but pain in my right knee extremely bad and no word on when its going to be done and if the recent TIA and dementia test will set it back even more

 

[benne68]

Hoping you get good news soon.

 

[bland9]

MY knee really hurts now -more than ever chronic pain is an understatement , no leg drags along abit with knee bend has unable to straighten it- soon need new crutches has I nearly worn the old ones out, waiting for pain management . and surgery though there no sign of either, Our NHS is not fit for purpose nowadays and I lost complete faith in it, and now dealing with symptoms of dementia which is getting worse,, which again waiting for appointment this to is a long wait list, Animals get better treatment in this country than we humans have

 

[Susie-Q]

I'm so sorry you are dealing with these setbacks. I hope you get some answers soon.

 

[bland9]

WOW WE- IM SO LUCKY -I have got an appointment with pain management -thou be it via a Telephone call- what they are going too offer goodness knows= advice on how to take my medication and some exercises , well I got to smile at something in these dark days

 

[bland9]

Just recently my knees especially the right knee have increase in pain if that possible because its already reach level 10 and noticing my ankle and foot is beginning to really swell right up, is this something I need to inform GP with, getting really difficult now especially with my memory problems , I afraid it will be soon to much to update on here,

 

[Jockette]

 

[bland9]

- yesterday I contacted the surgeon secretary left a message and hope she will return the call - my knee getting worse and feet and ankles are still very swollen , need it done soon if I can, has cannot carry on this way.

 

[bland9]

Well the Surgeon Secretary phone back and the reply was the waiting list was 62 weeks and now has been put back now to a 92 weeks wait time for surgery - so its going to be a few many weeks wait yet.

 

[Jockette]

 

[bland9]

After walking my legs below knee swell up so badly also making my feet swell and feel very tight ,

 

[Jaycey]

@bland9 Your GP should be able to access this swelling and possibly treat it. Have you been in contact with their office?

 

[bland9]

Im writing this has MB wife I'm Concerned about my husband , he now cannot hardly put any weight on his knee for chronic pain and slight infection in the knee, though considering all the other things he is going through ie now be tested for Dementia ,, he is doing extremely well though he sometimes say he be better off without his painful leg, We contacted his surgeon secretary to see were he was on the waiting list her reply was 62 week wait but now gone up to 92 weeks wait ,and this is just to Arthroscopy procedure and if that don't resolve it he goes back on the list which could be another 2 years, this is unbelievable, how many on here on this forum could tolerate what he going through , and just think he still managing to stay at work though be it at reduced hours, his employer been good to him , though I know them days are coming to an end , spoke to GP all they want to give him is depression medication, though he not depressed at all and last time he tried this medication he had bad hallucination so has far has he concerned that a no goer, waiting for pain management now though he and myself have lost faith in any hope . one thing that is so sad the time and if they do fix his leg ,and if he is diagnosed with dementia he will not have worry about it, sorry for the rant but i feel so frustrated on his behalf

 

[bland9]

Pain management clinic rang my husband for his pain relief told they cannot do anything they can do apart from giving him patches and chilli paste/ cream anyone had these before and how effective are they-told he just got to wait for op

 

[Susie-Q]

Here is a link I found in our library about Capsaicin (from chili peppers).

Capsaicin | DermNet

Capsaicin cream, Hot pepper extract. Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand.

dermnetnz.org

 

[Susie-Q]

Pain management: topical pain relief

There are NSAID gels that can be applied directly to joints to relieve pain - the one I use is called Ibuleve but there are others. But remember that you shouldn't use the gel and take pills but if you do, factor the ibuprofen in the gel to your daily intake. Also worth remembering, if you have...

bonesmart.org

 

[Jockette]

I am so sorry that your husband is in such a bad situation, and basically no medical help. Is there any way you could see a different surgeon? Can you go for at least one private appointment?