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Hi TKR-ers, I'm 76 yes old am now 8 weeks post op and can at last say, things are getting better. Am working hard at exercises including in sitting in the local pool to exercise and having physio once a week. This morning 'bend' was 110. Numbness decreasing and sensitivity improving with massage. Even getting more sleep.Hang in there folks, it does get better. God bless. 😸
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elainey19669 margaret58307
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jean34329 elainey19669
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Hamfisted approach but he obviously is acting in your best interests. Don't worry.
Jean
elainey19669 jean34329
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jean34329 elainey19669
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Jean
jean34329 margaret58307
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Thanks for this. Does anyone know any non surgical treatments for a meniscal tear please. The pain is intolerable.
linda64106 margaret58307
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elainey19669 linda64106
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elainey19669
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Just hang on in there and each week you should see an improvement. I'm certainly not feeling so down this week and I still have a little way to go.
jean34329 elainey19669
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Would the exercises that you are doing be appropriate for someone with a meniscal tear?
Jean
deborah90838 margaret58307
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sueisobel jean34329
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jean34329 sueisobel
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However I will take on board what you say and press the medics for some positive action. I am sick of the pain. My left knee is hurting, tingling, pins and needles and left ankle swelling up just with going upstairs.
Sueisobel do you find that if you carry something no matter for how long just a few minutes the pain etc worsens?
Jean
cheryl90571 margaret58307
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You are doing GREAT! I am almost 11 weeks post op, and I reached a bend of 104°just today!
I continue to have some numbness but am getting used to it. I only wear VERY, VERY soft pants because I don't like the feel of anything rubbing against my incision.
My balance has improved GREATLY which helps me feel more confident as I work in my garden, and walk in my yard with its many MOLE hills and fallen walnuts from our three walnut trees!
Keep up your great progress!
margaret58307 cheryl90571
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found that massaging with Glucosamine Gel IF the incision is completely closed helps cool and ease the joint. You can get it in Holland & Barrett very often 'on offer'.
Hope that helps. 😺
jean34329 cheryl90571
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I had a lentigo removed from my face and was advised by a plastic surgeon to do the same especially when facing the elements.
 The scar is hardly visible and the cream was soothing as well.
I can supply the name of the OTC if you PM me.It is a common cream commonly prescribed by doctors and district nurses.
Jean
cheryl90571 margaret58307
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I have been putting Johnson's Baby Cream on my scar, but I don't massage it much. I should get going on that!
There is a lot to this surgery, but we will all make it, I am sure of it!
Best wishes as you get stronger and enjoy less pain!
jean34329 cheryl90571
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I was advised to use E45 cream and massage it well into the scar on my face where a lentigo had to be removed. The scar is barely visible now.
The consultant plastic surgeon who removed a lentigo off my face a few yeara ago advised me to gently massage E45 cream into the scar to protect the delicate skin against the elements . To soothe it and to promote minimal scarring.
It worked.
Jean
cheryl90571 jean34329
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That is a wonderful result!
So happy it was successful!
jean34329 cheryl90571
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No it is not a prescription only medication. You can buy it at most pharmacies .
It is widely used and has been around for a long time.
Jean
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