Hinged Joint Revision Complete, recovery continues
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Glad you like my Avatar, it was an ice scupture they did at Northstar Ski Resort this last weekend. We went up on Thursday to take a look. We were there just in time, they were breaking them apart to make room for parking this weekend. Cloudy and grey here today, storm is still on the way for Tuesday
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I asked my Physiatrist about pain relief for my peroneal nerve injury and knee pain at night, he started me on Neurontin 100 mg. Started Thursday, made me pretty loopy & sleepy, and I had blurry vision. It did help with the nerve pain in my foot, but not enough to be worth the side effects.
Think I am just going to keep ice packs in an ice chest to use at night, when the pain in my knee is the worst.
.I asked my Physiatrist about pain relief for my peroneal nerve injury and knee pain at night, he started me on Neurontin 100 mg. Started Thursday, made me pretty loopy & sleepy, and I had blurry vision. It did help with the nerve pain in my foot, but not enough to be worth the side effects.
Think I am just going to keep ice packs in an ice chest to use at night, when the pain in my knee is the worst.
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I was told that sometime you need to take it for a while so the side effects can go away as your body gets use to it. I know I tried one, I can't remember the one and the side effects concerned me and I stop taking them. Someday I might try them again. We will see. Its a same that they broke the bears appart. They are so beautiful. Take care and be careful with the storm coming in. Tashia
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I have to work on Tuesday and do not think that is enough time for the side effects to clear. Maybe when I no longer work I can try again.
The Bears were melting when we were there, they would not have lasted much lomger.
Hope you are feeling better.
The Bears were melting when we were there, they would not have lasted much lomger.
Hope you are feeling better.
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tashia, Yes next weekend sounds great for a bike ride, the weather is alway good on our rides.
We are having a busy weekend celebrating my Moms 90th!
She had a dinner party with family and a few close friends, everyone had a great time.
During the day my LTKR leg feels OK, at night it is a different story, my knee can really be painful and interupt my sleep. Did the trial of Neuronton, which was filled with side effects
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I decided to do a trial of ice and Voltaren jel on my knee cap only (or at least as much as you can isolate it to the knee cap). It seems to be helping a lot
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The pain down the outside of my lower leg and foot was reduced by 90%, and the knee feels better. I am thinking my knee cap most likely needs to be resurfaced. It already had a bone spur last summer. I will be interested in what this years x ray looks like. Night time pain is better, but still waking me up, just less often.
For now I am just not going to think about it for awhile. Just too overwhelming at the moment.
See ya on the bike path
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We are having a busy weekend celebrating my Moms 90th!
She had a dinner party with family and a few close friends, everyone had a great time.
During the day my LTKR leg feels OK, at night it is a different story, my knee can really be painful and interupt my sleep. Did the trial of Neuronton, which was filled with side effects
.I decided to do a trial of ice and Voltaren jel on my knee cap only (or at least as much as you can isolate it to the knee cap). It seems to be helping a lot
.The pain down the outside of my lower leg and foot was reduced by 90%, and the knee feels better. I am thinking my knee cap most likely needs to be resurfaced. It already had a bone spur last summer. I will be interested in what this years x ray looks like. Night time pain is better, but still waking me up, just less often.
For now I am just not going to think about it for awhile. Just too overwhelming at the moment.
See ya on the bike path
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Big changes have happened with my LTKR in the last few weeks, all for the good.
The structures on the outside of my knee, finally let go after months of stretching the TFL, and deep tissue work in that area.
My pain levels have dropped significantly. I am no longer awakened with severe knee pain, and then unable to fall back to sleep. My activity has increased and ROM, with no worries about paying for it later that night.
After a long 19 months, I have my life back. No, it is not pain free every minute, but I am painfree for longer and longer periods of time.
Now for the best part, last night we went to my Nephew's play, "Grease". At the end the cast members dance with someone from the audience.
I was able to dance with my Nephew! I was thrilled, my knee worked great, I felt like a kid again on the HS gym floor. Not only dancing with a teenager, but like a teenager.
I still feel great today.
It has been a long 19 months since my TKR, and 10 years before that with knee pain.
I am grateful for the TKR, and for Bonesmart, I would not have been able to get through this without all the support and concern from everyone here.
With gratitude and
for Bonesmarties, and for this forum.
tashia, Dhare63,RestAssured
The structures on the outside of my knee, finally let go after months of stretching the TFL, and deep tissue work in that area.
My pain levels have dropped significantly. I am no longer awakened with severe knee pain, and then unable to fall back to sleep. My activity has increased and ROM, with no worries about paying for it later that night.
After a long 19 months, I have my life back. No, it is not pain free every minute, but I am painfree for longer and longer periods of time.
Now for the best part, last night we went to my Nephew's play, "Grease". At the end the cast members dance with someone from the audience. I was able to dance with my Nephew! I was thrilled, my knee worked great, I felt like a kid again on the HS gym floor. Not only dancing with a teenager, but like a teenager.
I still feel great today.
It has been a long 19 months since my TKR, and 10 years before that with knee pain.
I am grateful for the TKR, and for Bonesmart, I would not have been able to get through this without all the support and concern from everyone here.
With gratitude and
for Bonesmarties, and for this forum.tashia, Dhare63,RestAssured
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Pumpkin, congratulations! Wonderful news. 19 months or so (for me it was 20), numbness from my peroneal nerve seems to have disappeared. This happened after 3 senior OS told me that any gains would stop at 12 months - not so!!!! Even though my numbness was not painful, it was very annoying, not being able to feel my foot. I feel so much better... am glad you do too
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Pumpkln, This is so wonderful. I an so happy for you. You have worked so hard and it has paid off. To be most of the time pain free that is GREAT. To have your life back, I am still waiting for mine. To be pain free without having to take pills, WOW I am still waiting for this also. Its time for a party. We have to celebrate!!!!
What would you like? We have to start with Champaign and music. What would anyone else bring? I hope your Mother had a very good Birthday. Now is time for your party. All week would be good. Love Tashia 
What would you like? We have to start with Champaign and music. What would anyone else bring? I hope your Mother had a very good Birthday. Now is time for your party. All week would be good. Love Tashia
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cheers
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, time to celebrate.
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Take care and keep us posted. You know we care.
(Maybe it's time to consider a title change for your thread.)
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bottomshollow,
How about "Peroneal Muscle Tears, a Happy Ending"
A number of TKR's seem to have peroneal problems, this way my thread will be easy to find.
Thank you for your well wishes and support!
How about "Peroneal Muscle Tears, a Happy Ending"
A number of TKR's seem to have peroneal problems, this way my thread will be easy to find.
Thank you for your well wishes and support!
RestAssured
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Chris,
I am so excited to hear that things are looking up for you! You have been a big supporter of mine and I feel like we have formed a connection! 19 months is a long time, but the "Never Say Die" spirit has been in you the whole time! Of course being a PT has it's advantages, because you know what type of rehab to do most of the time and you can set your schedule at home to mimic therapy at PT with different modalities! I know that anyone who is lucky enough to have you for PT has found "one of the great ones!"
I am so excited to hear that things are looking up for you!
You have been a big supporter of mine and I feel like we have formed a connection! 19 months is a long time, but the "Never Say Die" spirit has been in you the whole time! Of course being a PT has it's advantages, because you know what type of rehab to do most of the time and you can set your schedule at home to mimic therapy at PT with different modalities! I know that anyone who is lucky enough to have you for PT has found "one of the great ones!"
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What a great post---I love to hear things like this!!! Welcome back to life, Pumpkin and make sure you do more dancing!! Kelly
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Awe Chris, this is such great news and a wonderful post!! I am so happy for you to be at a stage where life can begin anew!
You have been such a great support to me and others over these last many months. It's truly heartwarming that your turn has come!!
Please keep us posted on all the new adventures you will be starting on!
Be well,
Dawn
You have been such a great support to me and others over these last many months. It's truly heartwarming that your turn has come!!
Please keep us posted on all the new adventures you will be starting on!
Be well,
Dawn
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Tashia,
Saturday for a ride sounds great!
Saturday for a ride sounds great!
