hello i am also having very painful knee pain. i am only 38 so i know how all of you feeel. i have 2 active children and i can't walk because the pain is so bad. this year i didn't even go to the fair. i feel bad and depressed alot and sometime wonder what life would be without the pain until i wish i wasn't here. but i always remeber my huisband and kids and pull out of it. i just convinced the state doctors here in sc to give me a handicap sticker so i can go by food for my family and do the things i once did, i am mad alot at the doctors for putting this off so long but they just don't listen they think pt and meds do it all when you all know they're crazy. i wish you luck and i get my first mri after 3 long year this saturday. bit i know how you feel and not being mean glad i not alone anymore. my husband tells me to exersise and lose weught and my knee will stop hurting, will i can't even walk to car without bad pain so i want attempt to do more than that. any advice is appreciated and good luck to you.
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01/13/2005 07:16 AM
gil
Posts: 5
I am interested in what leg exercises you perform - Have you explored yoga or acupuncture as a way of managing any discomfort, glucosomine etc.,. I personnaly would like to ride a bike (outdoors) and hopefully can resume this after I can get the swelling down - Relunctantly took a cortisone shot yesterday for the first time in 5 yeasr. I am also concerned that biking will affect the bone on bone condition.
06/24/2004 12:37 PM
Doris1957
Posts: 7
Dear jmontgom: I have read your posting at knee1.com. My knee was scoped the first week of January. Because of deterioration, etc., my doctor had to remove the lateral meniscus in my left knee. I've never really recovered well and am now walking with a terrible gait - my leg turns inward as I walk. In mid-April the doctor said I am not ready for surgery and put me on an increased PT procedure. I am hopeful that when I return on July 14 that he will say I am ready for knee replacement. This is so debilitating. I am used to walking every day. Have you by now had a knee replacement procedure? I would be interested in hearing about it and how you are coping, etc.
06/24/2004 12:34 PM
Doris1957
Posts: 7
Charlie: I have read your email at knee1.com and want to ask about your knee replacement. I had arthroscopic work done the first week of January 2004. My lateral meniscus in my left knee was totally removed because the cartilege was almost completely torn. By mid-April I had developed a walking gait that is uncomfortable and characterized by my leg turning inward. I am experiencing bone-on-bone much of the time. I am on an increased physical therapy routine and due to return to my doctor in mid-July. So far he says there is nothing surgically that can be done. I am hopeful that by mid-July he will change his position on that. I don't really want to have knee replacement, but sure don't want to be in this condition the rest of my life. I am 65 years old and accustomed to walking two or three miles a day. How have you fared since your knee replacement? Was it a total replacement? Was it done with a cementing procedure?
05/13/2004 10:37 AM
kade003
Posts: 1
I think I know how everyone on this sight is feeling. I have actually never heard of anyonr having the same problems as me. I thought I was all be myself. I tore my miniscus in football and had it repaired. Two weeks later it got infected and all hell broke loose. I eventually ended up having two more sergeries. As time went on I eventually lost most of my cartlidge in my right knee do to the infection. I'm 19 know and was 17 when I had the sergeries. I was a state champion sprinter my sophmore year and a good football player as well. Now I can barely walk. I'm constantly taking pain killers and there wearing a toll on me. I have seen many doctors and specialists, but the pretty much say I'm screwd and leave me at that. I know there has to be something out there, anywhere that can help. So I have started looking by myself. If anyone has any information can you let me know? thanks
05/11/2004 09:26 PM
WhyMe
Posts: 1
I know exactly how you are feeling. I am fourteen years old and my knees have been giving out on me for all of my life, since I've walked! I'm not going to lose hope, I Know there has to be something out there! I just wish there was someone out there that knew what I was going through. I have sublaxation of the patellas in both knees. This keeps me from running, jumping, and doing a lot of things that normal kids get to do. I got a surgery in 2001, which was a right-lateral release and a medial reafing...It didnt help much at all and now surgery would be my last resort. Help me please!
11/01/2003 11:46 PM
IAGH1790
Posts: 58
THE PROCEDURE I INVENTED AND PATENTED USES INTRA-ARTICULAR INJECTIONS OF HUMAND GROWTH HORMONE TO REGROW JOINT CARTILAGE. I STARTED TO TREAT PATIENT IN 1998 AND HAVE 5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. 75 % OF KNEES HAVE GOOD TO EXCELLENT RESULTS, AND SIDE AFFECTS OCCUR IN ONLY 6% OF PATIENTS AND ARE MILD AND REVERSIBLE. CALL MY OFFICE (888)848-6534 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. LOOK AT MY WEB-SITE - IAGH.COM. ALLAN R. DUNN, M.D. MIAMI, FLORIDA
11/01/2003 11:40 PM
IAGH1790
Posts: 58
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09/01/2003 09:13 PM
pomchew
Posts: 1
Your details mirror mine. Same age, same athletic background, same (left)leg, same, same and same.The first thing you need to do is reduce your weight...always keep your weight down. I did and I only experience pain if I have to run two or three steps. I am talking bone on bone...ouch! Avoid knee surgery at all cost. You'll be surprised how much pain you escape with significant weight reduction. I went from 195 to 169. Now no pain. Walk with a slight limp, but no paid and upper body exercise and standing cycles are a must. you cant grow cartledge, but you can remove the extra pounds/pressure on the bad knee. Good luck.
08/31/2003 06:59 PM
chall18616
Posts: 3
Tony, Thank you very much for the advice. I will keep you informed about my progress. Have you ever heard of anyone running a marathon with a replaced knee? Thanks again. Charlie
08/31/2003 07:19 AM
jrmillar
Posts: 39
charlie, until you have your op the best thing you can do is make sure that you really build up your quadriceps, especially on your worst leg. After the op you are going to suffer from muscle deterioration due to lack of use. The stronger your quads, the quicker the recovery time and it may even lessen your pain before the op. Stay mobile and good luck with the op. Tony
08/29/2003 11:15 PM
chall18616
Posts: 3
I am a 68 year old male and I do not have any cartilage in my left knee. I do have some in my right knee. I have been taking Glucosamine Chondroitin in an effort to promote good joint health. I am a former Marathon runner but my left knee have deterioated to the point that is difficult to walk much distance without discomfort because of the bone on bone in my left. I am planning to have Knee replacement the end of October 2003 or the first part of November 2003. At the present time I do not have any serious pain as long as I am not walking a lot. I do take pain pills(Alive Prescription strength). I am beginning to gain weight because I can't walk and run like I use to. I would appreciate any advice or comment. Thank you. Charlie
08/06/2003 08:38 PM
jmontgom1@bright.net
Posts: 17
Hi! I am a 48 year old female-have always had painful knees, going "out" on me and then I fall down and hope no one sees me. OS just did arthroscopic knee surgery Monday since an MRI showed meniscus tear and arthritic degeneration. Doc took pictures of the joint during surgery and in simple terms, there is no cartilage left in my knee. He said it has been coming on for years and a severe fall several months ago was the final bit that put me over the edge. Knee is terribly swollen and I have taken a week off work, even though doc said 2 weeks off at least. He said it is simply bone rubbing on bone now - he cleaned up all the debris and spurs -if this coupled with aggressive PT and injections do not work within the next 6 weeks, he said I am looking at a knee replacement. Any success stories/advice/hints from anyone? This has been a terrible year as my dominant shoulder and arm have also undergone 3 surgeries since January for arthritis/tears and degeneration. I feel like 48 is really too young to totally fall apart and that there must be a reason I am going to pieces like this. Any supplements or ANYTHING anyone can suggest - PLEASE????? Thanks in advance for any help! Janis
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