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I had my right TKR 3 years ago. It wasn't a success so haven't been game to get left one done. But I've had massive aching behind the left knee and going all the way to my ankle. Had this for 4 weeks and no painkillers help. It just came on suddenly...no injuries or anything. Anyone had anything like this? It's worrying me sick, So painful I am in tears!! Help!!
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51fran shan99257
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You poor thing. Sounds like you should get it checked. Is it swollen?
shan99257 51fran
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Hi Fran. Yes it is swollen. But I have had swelling behind that knee for years. After consulting Dr Google...ha ha....it may be a Baker's cyst. But I will definitely have to see the doctor. I just lost the plot a bit this morning because of the pain. Thank you for your response. 😃
51fran shan99257
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Of course! Baker cyst. I’ve had them before. Feels like a bag of water behind the knee sometimes. I bet that is what it is.
shan99257 51fran
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Yes Fran, after speaking to my sister who has had a Baker's cyst...she agrees. It sounds very like it. I will see the doc this week. (Yes it does feel like a bag of water behind my knee!) Thanks for your support. 😃
JRS11 shan99257
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can you tell more about the failure? Sorry for your pain
shan99257 JRS11
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JRS11....you mean the failure of my TKR? Well, I am one of the unlucky 20% of patients the surgery doesn't work out for. I have more pain now than before surgery. It feels like the implant is way too big for me. It grates n crunches against my kneecap causing a lot of pain. The doc did offer to try and fix it but to be honest, I don't want him to touch me again! But rest assured, for most people the surgery will work just fine.
JRS11 shan99257
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there are revision specialists and I am sure you know that. Terrible to go thru a failure surgery. so sorry.