Ok I realize at one year PO PKR I have a situation with swelling. I realize I must dial it back and get back to the beginning days of iceing and elevating . I've surrendered to it finally .
Pulled out my ice pack thing I got in hospital it doesn't seem to be freezing up ? Do they go bad ?
Also should I call doc or give it concentrated efforts first . He always seems to want to drain it and I don't like having that done . Don't know how others feel about that .Overall I'm not feeling very well . Not sure if it's just the stress of it all .
Debbie, I'm sorry to hear you've got this problem, but I think it could be a good idea to see your Doctor. The fact that you're feeling unwell too - it just seems worth checking out to me. You don't have a temperature or anything, do you?
hi debbie08326 i am 63 and had both knees done a year or so apart as there was heart complications but got both done as the last one is now 7 months po i can walk do steps but still have a twinge now and then if i overdo the walking or standing around to much i suppose i was of the lucky ones no stiffnes or swelling just clicking lol doc say it is ok, do not stess it is bad for you go and ask for a 2nd referal to another specialist and tell him also ask for an opinion on the swelling i did not have much of it but please go for a check up at another physc good luck regards danie61
I just have this sick feeling I am going to need a total as I had the partial. Doc said that was what I needed . But I can't assume things that I know nothing about !
Just wonder how many others have flare ups if they do a lot of activitiy that they don't normally do . Thing is I mean I just want to live my life . I know I can't run anymore . Already have resigned to that but geez do I have to now watch all activities.
So sorry to hear about swelling one year out! Both stay encourage and I know about not feeling well it has only been 5 weeks and pain is still severe after ambulatuon hate to move but know I must! Wishing you the best!
Sorry for only one year out to have problems. Ice pack can be made homemade. 1part rubbing alcohol and 2 parts water. You can adjust for how slushy or more ice like you want. Add a few drops dye so u wont confuse it and double bag, i used ziplock quart size. Perfect size on knee and cheap to make!