Posts Tagged ‘Knees’

Is It Better To Go In For Total Knee Replacement Of Both Knees Together Or One Knee At A Time?

My mom is 59 yrs old and she has arthriritis of both knees…ie both in very bad condition…the doctor suggested getting both knees operated at the same time(4 DAYS apart)…but I read somewhere that recovery is very much delayed in such cases plus it’s difficult to do.anyone with any personal or professional experience please help!

Should I Get Total Knee Replacement On Both Knees At The Same Time?

Do both at same time, and get it over with. I had the choice when I had leg surgery. I am so glad that I chose to do it all at one time. One surgery time, one recovery time, and its over
Its a lot to deal with at one time, but I am so grateful that I done it that way.

After Total Knee Replacement In Both Knees I Can Only Walk For 10 Mins With Out Burning And Swelling And It?

has only been 9 weeks is there some thing wrong

I Have Terrible Knees, Infact Im Due For Total Knee Replacement In A Couple Of Months.. My Question Is.. Does?

I have Arthritis extremely bad in my knees. Doctor wants to do total knee replacements. Ive taken everything trying to help the pain. In large amounts would Glucosamine help? Maybe i haven;t found the right amount that would help me.. I cant take steroids. Any help would be appreciated, Thank you.

Information From Someone That Has Had Total Knee Replacement On Both Knees?

I have had knee replacement on one knee and need it on the other knee. I am having problems with the knee that did not have the replacement. It seems weak and when I first get up from sitting down the knee doesn’t want to go. I have to hold on to something and take baby steps for a minute or two and then I can walk. It wasn’t that bad till I had the knee replacement on the other knee. I would like to hear someone that had knees operated to see if they had this problem. Also; I would like to know how long the knee replacement lasts before you have to have the same knee replaced again. Thank you

I Would Like To Know If Any One Has Had There Knees Muipulated After They Had Knee Replacement ?

I had knee replacement on both knees 10 weeks ago.I do not have the range of motion back that I should have.I can do most of the therapy however bending my leggs backwards is just to painful,so my Doctor is going to put me to sleep and manipulate my leggs.Has any one out there had this done to them?

Are You Just Treating Your Knee Pain Symptoms and not the Cause?

I know you have heard and are fully aware of “cause and effect”. The cause was a wild throw by the backyard ball player, the effect was a broken window. There is always a cause! The cause was arrogant mismanagement, the result was Fannie and Freddie Mac had to be bailed out by us, the taxpayers.

Anyway, back to knee pain. Your knees hurt because something has caused them to hurt. It may be rheumatoid arthritis. It may be osteoarthritis. It may be from an injury. It may be from slow to heal surgery. Whatever it is the simple layman term is inflammation.

If we just take aspirin or some type of pain killer all we do is cover it up, we don’t address the real problem which is inflammation. You may have tried some anti inflammatory meds for a time, but with short lived results and you don’t want to continue on those after hearing all of the horror stories about the side effects. Several of those have been taken off the market the Pete’s sake!

Well, okay then, what can you do?

You can give your wonderful miracle of a body the proper nutrition and allow it to heal itself. Yah right, how do I do that? Sounds like some far out solution to me.

No, actually folks as far back as Hippocrates, the father of medicine stated, “Let thy food by thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” Man has known for thousands of years that the body is a miracle but it needs the right fuel! Your car won’t run well on poor fuel, so why do we think our bodies will?

Yah, but how do I know what to eat? I know, you aren’t a nutritionist, well, neither am I, but I trust some who are. If I could show you a way to take great nutrition in the proper balance simply by just drinking it, would that interest you?

I went from treating the symptoms of my knee pain for years until I started treating the cause and am now pain free and have been for over three years. Sixty and pain free, it is awesome!

If you think it is time for you to begin treating the cause, visit my website for more information. I look forward to hearing from you.

Top 7 Tips to Ease Knee Pain

Imagine for a moment, life without knees. You could not drive a car or ride a bicycle or climb a flight of stairs. And how would your doctor test your reflexes, by hitting you on the elbow with his little mallet? Without question, knees do have certain advantages. But they are also prone to problems. Sports such as running, skiing, and basketball do their share of damage to delicate knees. But even everyday activities such as scrubbing floors can cause problems. When knees hurt, it is most often a sign of overuse syndrome. Knees also suffer fractures, sprains, and bruises. In addition, they are a common target of arthritis. Here are some tips that you can consider to adopt to relieve your pain.

1. Become A Pedal Pusher

To stay in shape while protecting your knee, nothing beats a session on a stationary bicycle. Your knee can tolerate the range of motion that pedalling puts it through, and there is no impact. It also gives a good workout to the inner portion of the quadriceps. Be sure to set the bicycle’s tension at medium so that it causes no discomfort in your knees. It is also recommended adjusting the seat so that your knees are slightly bent when the pedals are closest to the ground.

2. Sit Pretty

When it comes to knee pain, it is not only how long you sit but also the way you sit that can cause problems. In particular, be wary of any position in which your knees are very flexed. If you have to sit for a long time, find a way to straighten your leg to disengage the kneecap from its groove and relieve the pressure.

3. Add Support To Your Shoe

An over-the-counter shoe insert can help relieve pain by taking pressure off your knee. It is especially helpful if you have fallen arches or you overpronate. Overpronation means you tend to walk and stand on the inside of your foot more than you are supposed to.

4. Take Baby Steps

Once your knee is feeling better, return to your normal routine gradually. You should experience no pain at all when going about your daily tasks before you try to do something more stressful, like play a sport. When you feel as though you are ready to take on a more strenuous activity, discontinue any painkillers that you may have been taking. That way, you will know if you are overdoing it because the medication is not masking your pain.

5. Cut Back

Limit any activity that might aggravate your knee. Obviously, you will want to restrict your participation in running and other bone-jarring sports at least temporarily. But you should also avoid prolonged sitting, and opt for elevators and escalators over stairs.

6. Upsize Your Thighs

You can protect your knee against future injury by strengthening the thigh muscle known as the quadriceps. It is recommended to try out this simple exercise called lunges. Step forward, bending the lead leg at the knee. Keep the back leg straighter. Hold for about 10 seconds. Return to original position, then repeat with the other leg. Do three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions per leg every other day.

7. Don’t Lock Up

Locking your knees puts unwelcome pressure on an already-aching joint. Try bending your knees just a little when you stand. At first, you will feel as though you are squatting, even if you have moved only a fraction of an inch. But if you look at yourself in a mirror, you won’t even notice it. The more you do it, the easier it will become. It is much better for your knees in the long run.

Knee Pain Free at Sixty

I thought I would be taking forty ibuprofen a week until my stomach couldn’t take it anymore and then I would have to switch to something else for the rest of my life. After having a job where I have walked for at least six hours, six days a week for twenty years my knees were done for. I had torn my patellar tendon, had surgery for that and of course they scraped that knee as long as they were in there. My kneecap on one knee is one third worn off being bone on bone. I had done floor exercises first thing in the morning to loosen my back before I could get going for more than twenty years, this was just that way it was. At least I hadn’t had knee replacement or back surgery yet, but that was a sure thing for the future.

I am sure most of you can identify with that and more, we have tried everything with little or no results. When we get together with friends to catch up, the topic turns to complaints of our health issues! We can’t help it because it hurts, we hurt, and we think about it all the time. Plus, we don’t want to be outdone by our friends pains, so we elaborate!

You aren’t alone! Almost half of all U.S. adults and nearly two-thirds of obese adults will develop painful osteoarthritis of the knee by age 85, a study based at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests. The study also found that a person’s lifetime risk rose as their body mass index or BMI increased, with the greatest risk found in those whose weight was normal at age 18 but were overweight or obese at 45 or older.

Knee pain is an extremely common complaint, and there are many causes. However, after many years of being told, “well, you will just have to live with it as long as you can stand it, then there is knee replacement”. NOT TRUE !! At least for me and it can very probably be the same for you. My knees feel like they did when I was twenty five!

For more free information on how you can very possibly find relief with just good nutrition, food, please check out my website and lets get you feeling better, walking better, working better, with a lot less and hopefully no knee pain!

Testimony from a friend: “I am a 60 year old woman and had both hips replaced at 50 and have been walking to put off knee replacement as long as possible. Doug mentioned what had helped him and I started taking this simple nutrition three weeks ago. I couldn’t bend my knee enough to lift it up onto a curb, I was taking pain meds everyday and wow! I haven’t had my big pain med since the day I started and today I can lift my leg and bend my knee ninety degrees without pain. This is amazing, It worked for me, and very quickly. I had nothing to lose and gained a great deal. I am so thankful.”

Is It Okay To Cross Your Legs At The Knees Or Ankles After Knee Replacement Surgery?

My mom recently had a total knee replacement and was in a doctor’s office waiting room when a patient told her she shouldn’t cross her legs. The woman said, “That is a definite no-no.” Was she right?