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My mum has suffered knee pain for 14 years

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Suetaz123
Suetaz123

My 86yr old mum has had both knee replacements and since having them both done has suffered with extreme pain. After having numerous appointments with different Drs and consultants they have come to the conclusion her knee replacements are perfect it is the skin around her knees are hyposensitve. She experiences a burning pain everyday and the only relieve from the pain is lying down in bed where it subsides enough for her to sleep. She is on maximum gaberpentin and liquid morphine daily and nothing touches it. It's so heartbreaking to see my mum in so much pain I feel helpless anyone else on here experience this awful condition and can offer some advice

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  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX Suetaz123

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    Not sure if this will work with both knees replaced, but there is an FDA-approved, 15-minute procedure under sedation called COOLIEF. It is a "cooled radiofrequency ablation" that deadens the nerves around the problem joint. It has shown to be very successful in people with osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, elbow and shoulder. Again, I don't know if the procedure would work since both knees were replaced.

    Best way to find out is to consult the COOLIEF website for a certified doc in your area and then ask them the question. If it can be applied to your mom's case, a single procedure can last between one and two years with people doing it again...and again.. Good luck...

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