Revision TKR Would like advice please, I think knee has moved

[Josephine]

Her secretary is checking it out whether she can refer me directly as it is out of area.

That doesn't matter any more. Read this NHS choice: Patient's Charter and your right to choose

 

[Pumpkin]

I am glad you got to go see your Mum, and that she was having a good day. Get some rest.

 

[Legin]

As ever Jo to the rescue. I know you might feel like its groundhog day lass but you are moving forward

Legin THR Sep 14

 

[Ellejay]

That reference from Jo was really interesting and informative, I hope it is of help to you @busylizzie. I'm glad you got to see your Mum, it is good to be able to tick another thing off of our 'want to do' list.

 

[busylizzie]

Thanks, as I have said before my GP is on my side and proactive. I will wait to hear from her. I have read Jo's info. It says you can choose where to go for your first outpatient hospital appointment. Does that include an appointment for a second opinion?

 

[Josephine]

It depends how your GP goes at it!

 

[busylizzie]

Thanks @Josephine. I'll have to wait and see if she manages it.

 

[busylizzie]

I have had a breakthrough today. My knee is comfortablish if it is in alignment and hurts if it goes out. It goes in and out all the time hence I'm unable to exercise. I kept thinking if I could find a way to stop it going out I may be better off. I hit a brick wall until now as it can still rotate with a brace on. I thought of my exercise bike and the stirrups. Yes I can manage to do a few gentle rotations. I will stick at it and see if I can build up some muscle strength again. It was an eureka moment for me and I know I will have to be careful but I feel so much better for discovering it.

 

[Nana moon 27]

Oh wow @busylizzie

Well done. That's really imaginative. However your engineering background coming to the fore again. Clever girl. I'm so pleased you managed a few rotations. You must have been on top of the world. Fantastic news.

Love Nana moon 27 xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

 

[busylizzie]

I have tried it again just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. Yes, it is OK and I managed quite a few revolutions. I had a warm bath afterwards to relax my muscles but my leg wouldn't stay in alignment in the water.

 

[Chihuahuan]

@busylizzie So maybe it's a problem with muscle strength and mechanics?

 

[Nana moon 27]

Hi @busylizzie

I'm pleased that your going for a second opinion. There is clearly something wrong. I would think that you must be pretty frustrated yourself.

At least you can see what is happening now and know you're not worrying about nothing. This is clearly something. Like @Chihuahuan said earlier maybe a combination of muscle and mechanics x x x

 

[busylizzie]

Thanks, I don't seem any worse from the bike exercise. I will try and continue with it. I have physio next Monday again

 

[Nana moon 27]

Hi @busylizzie

I'm so pleased you were okay on the bike.

Have you any plans for tomorrow?

Love Nana moon 27 Xxxx

 

[Legin]

Ooooo so you are a biker hellsbizzies. The muscle thing and its wasting is a huge thing im shocked at the loss of strength im mine.

Legin THR Sep 14

 

[busylizzie]

@Legin, I would much prefer a walk in the countryside or seaside and get some bracing fresh air!

 

[Legin]

I know you will get there just sometimes its more difficult and frustratingl

Legin THR Sep 14

 

[Ellejay]

Congratulations on using the bike @busylizzie, that's quite a breakthrough, I hope it really helps you. xxx

 

[busylizzie]

@Ellejay, yes it was a breakthrough. I am going to try and progress it slowly. I need working muscles again. My leg goes in and out of alignment all the time but the stirrups seem to stop it happening whilst on the bike.

 

[busylizzie]

The bike wasn't as easy today but I managed it. My leg has been out of alignment most of today. I have just joined the ODIC again. I have a new iron and thought I would have a try at ironing whilst hubby was out in the garden. I am regretting it now. No more activity for me today!