Do you think age has much to do with how one heals?de
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just wondered if anyone feels that age contributes to the healing process. I have noticed that so many of you on the forum are pretty young. 50-60's. I am 71 and find that even though I have done well(read previous entries) I find that at 4 months, I still tire a lot .
Any one else around my age? Would love to hear ur experiences.
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mary7663 Damy
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Damy mary7663
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i too, am told by many that I do not look or act my age. Lol, I'm immature!!😀
Actually, I will be 72 this coming week! I will take your daughters word for it, it really does make sense. I feel at lot different than I did at 58 or even 68. It's really just the knee issues that have slowed me down. It's more difficult to do as much as one did, before the k eyes had become bone on bone. In any case, thanks for the in put.
Damy(Donna)
shannon95042 Damy
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Damy shannon95042
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interesting what you have experienced. So sorry that you have to go thru a mua!! Wishing u much luck. I think ur rift, we r all so different and heal and experience pain differently.
you are so young to have had this surgery, but I see ur not alone, from what I read on this forum.
let us know how u make out.
Damy😊
glenda29798 shannon95042
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Damy glenda29798
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so glad to hear that this time around u seem to be doing quite well.
thanks for ur input, I have to conclude, that as u say, we r all different. We must respect ourselves. No one knows their own body like themselves. Some of us r very sensitive to pain, more aware of every little thing that goes on in our bodies. I, in particular, am very sensitive to meds. I cannot tolerate most .
i think my tiredness has stemmed from taking Aleve regularly. Even though I sleep well when taking it, I am stopping it for the time being. Take care and keep in touch.
glenda29798 Damy
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sue37592 glenda29798
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Oldfatguy1 sue37592
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sue37592 Oldfatguy1
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jackie66659 Damy
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I do get tired, however this is due to not sleeping that well. Hopefully returning to work will make me tired and I may sleep better.
i wish you well with your recovery, and remember do exercise and sleep when tired x
sue37592 jackie66659
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sueisobel Damy
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Don't forget, you will not read about the success stories on a pain forum!
mary7663 sueisobel
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sueisobel mary7663
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mary7663 sueisobel
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sueisobel mary7663
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mary7663 sueisobel
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We are going to Ireland for 16 days in June so I had better get cracking, right!
sueisobel mary7663
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In the meantime, gentle flexing and holding your thigh muscles will do the trick (you can do this ad infinitum) if it is too painful to walk, you may feel a pain across your knee, but it is bearable, just keep holding, eventually you will be able to feel the other muscles, ligaments behind the knee and the main tendon come into play. You can do these anywhere and other people are none the wiser
mary7663 sueisobel
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Thanks. This forum is perfect. Encouragement and empathy....just the right combo.
sueisobel mary7663
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