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Stitch abscess and beck of knee pain

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elaine94716
elaine94716

hello everyone I had my TKR on 20 Jan so am looking forward to feeling normal again, but have been plagued with dreadful pain upon standing up at the back of the knee for a few mins before I can set off and had 2 stitch abscess along the scar.  Got rid of one and have another one I'm due to go back to the nurse on Tuesday. 2 lots of strong antibiotics - doc doesn't think it's anything serious jut superficial and probably some internal stitchs on the move.  I didn't have any of this with the right  knee, but I'm so tired of this performance now! The, rant over.  Happy bank holiday to you! 

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  • karen14697
    karen14697 elaine94716

    Posted

    So sorry for your problems. Had my TKR Feb 16 and just now seemed to turn a corner. I still ice at night most nights and wake up with the days swelling down. Still stiff and have pain but got a blood test early this week and it's negative for infection. Hang in there!!! Every day is closer to the new "normal"!

    • elaine94716
      elaine94716 karen14697

      Posted

      Thanks Karen. I'd forgotten how long and hard this journey is. Hey ho onwards and upwards eh. X

  • Duckfan
    Duckfan elaine94716

    Posted

    I had my surgery February and still have pain when I've been sitting. Still icing not elevating much though. It seems like the last couple of days the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel has appeared. Getting up there is no pain and walking feels normal. Yay👏👏

    My doctor says 1 year, remember 1 year. I figure I have 9 months left and I'll give birth to a new knee. 😀

    • karen14697
      karen14697 Duckfan

      Posted

      Me too February 16 was my surgery. Think I turned a corner this week. Are you still doing PT!!!
    • Duckfan
      Duckfan karen14697

      Posted

      No. Our Medicare insurance will only allow $1500/yr. I was at $1000 and my pt wanted to save some money in case I needed adjustment. I was only at 98 bend. I'm having a hard time getting to 115 but my doc says don't worry. Still swollen. I see him in June. I don't want the adjustment but what is.....is.

    • elaine94716
      elaine94716 karen14697

      Posted

      I'm still doing physio at the pool and at home but have had to stop pool because of abscess. Such a nuisance. 

  • Mary0987
    Mary0987 elaine94716

    Posted

    I had my TKR on April 11 and had a reaction to the dissolving sutures and got an infection on May 12 and had to have surgery on May 16. They had to remove the dissolving sutures under the skin. I ended up with a total of six
    • karen14697
      karen14697 Mary0987

      Posted

      Oh so sorry. That's terrible after all you went through with the surgery.

    • Mary0987
      Mary0987

      Posted

      Stitches put in. (Sorry sent to soon) the wound has now healed a second time. They said that because the sutures are covered in a waxy film and people seem to have trouble dissolving them and that can in some people this can cause an reaction to them.

    • elaine94716
      elaine94716 Mary0987

      Posted

      Oh gosh I hope I don't have to have more surgery. I will let you know how it goes. The first one was all good. This one seems to be problematic. 

    • Mary0987
      Mary0987 elaine94716

      Posted

      I hope you don't either. I'm praying nobody has to go through it either. They need to come up with better sutures so that this does not happen to anyone. I am so proud of the progress that you have done you are an inspiration to a lot of us. I'm sure your going to be alright and continue on the road to recovery with no more obstacles in your way. Good luck and God bless.

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