knee gives way with sudden pain
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I'm interested to know how others are dealing with this sudden oddity. 5 weeks post op from an arthroscopy to repair torn miniscus, cartilage, remove object and clean up knee cap the knee gives way with a sudden, sharp pain that nearly takes me down. It just started a few days ago. I want to believe it is still part of the healing process but fear the worst. I've read other posts with similar.....does it ever get better? I should mention that I'm an active 81 with one total knee replacement on the other leg. .
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renee38282 luanne_64270
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Funny you should ask Luanne. My knee is swollen and feels like the meniscus is torn again. I'm limping today. I had it wrapped in an Ace bandage all weekend. If I do anything like twisting accidentally like in snow or ice, it gets really bad. I'm in so much pain, I haven't slept for 4 nights. I know the muscles are week, but I also know if I exercise I will be on crutches. I don't know what to do. Any ideas?
luanne_64270 renee38282
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Darn!....Sorry that you are having such a hard time of it! I , too, have to be really careful not to make a twisting motion. I did that this morning and let out a yelp but otherwise am on my feet a lot and up and down stairs. but I really think I've made improvement. Has your doctor offered cortisone shots to quiet things down? That did help me. I still try to ice twice a day for about 20 min. at a time. We have ice and snow on the ground, too, and I never go outside without my trusty Leki treking pole. Really afraid of slipping. I feel really bad for you. Please keep me up to speed.........if I'm not doing near 100% in the next 4 weeks I'll try the gel shots. I'm at 10 wks. today.
renee38282 luanne_64270
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I haven't been icing everyday. It's been so cold outside, the thought of icing makes me cringe! I've been using the lidocaine patches. It helps some. It's pretty swollen still, so I probably should ice. I have full range of motion when it's not swollen, but couldn't bend it today or over the weekend. I accidentally knelt down on it and just about screamed it hurt so much. I'm 10 weeks same as you. We're a pair, aren't we? Oh, I had the shooting pain that takes your breath away too the other day. On a positive note, I can ride my bike and do most of my yoga workout. Progress definitely, but this latest setback is making me think I tore it for a third time. Keep me posted. Hugs sister!
luanne_64270 renee38282
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Take heart, Renee....I thought I tore it again, too, because the sudden OMG pain was back but the cortisone shot took care of that. I tried kneeling on mine when I made the bed but not a good idea at this point. Doctor said to keep moving it so I don't lose range of motion but to use reason.....if it hurts, dial it back a bit. Good luck! I'm pulling for you......
renee38282 luanne_64270
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Thank you so much for your support and encouragement, Louanne. So glad we can be buddies during this hellish experience. Guess I need to see the doc again. Thing is, I've been down this road already last year. Turns out the meniscus was torn again. But hopefully a shot will help. Thanks and hugs! Let's have a happy no pain day today!!
renee38282 luanne_64270
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So everyday I wake up hoping I won't be in pain. Well here it comes! It feels like a rubber band is around my knee. I'm getting so discouraged. I just want to feel normal again.