Stitch abscess and beck of knee pain
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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 elaine94716
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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 karen14697
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Thanks Karen. I'd forgotten how long and hard this journey is. Hey ho onwards and upwards eh. X
Duckfan elaine94716
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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 Duckfan
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Duckfan karen14697
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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 karen14697
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I'm still doing physio at the pool and at home but have had to stop pool because of abscess. Such a nuisance.
Mary0987 elaine94716
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karen14697 Mary0987
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Oh so sorry. That's terrible after all you went through with the surgery.
Mary0987
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elaine94716 Mary0987
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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 elaine94716
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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.
j21370 elaine94716
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