Sudden; raddom; occasional severe pain in knee
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Hello,
i have osteoarthritis in both knees and am scheduled for bilateral knee replacements in a month. This week, I started having "clicking" that hurt pretty bad in the outer-back of my left knee. It brought me to tears a few times. Yesterday I have "clicking" in the front-inner side of the same knee which causes severe pain and the inability to put weight or straighten the knee. It seldom lasts long, just long enough...or until I rotate the knee in a way that makes it stop. Since they are going to replace them soon, I doubt the Doc will do anything. Anyone ever have this, or have any suggestions? I elevate/ice and use a tens unit when I'm home....no help. I thought wearing a brace would help, but it hasn't, and Im using a crutch just in case while at work.
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Brendastar Moosn8r
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wow, sounds like you will just have to wait it out until surgery. The only suggestion I have is try to do as much as possible to keep those quads strong, don't let them get weak. You will need all the strength in quads for your recovery, especially with bilateral replacements.
Hang in there, it will be a tough couple of weeks, but easier if you do exercises consistently and push it a little!
karen14697 Moosn8r
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I just saw my surgeon yesterday just shy of 5 weeks post-op. I'm doing terrific BUT sciatica has crept in and I have a burning on the side if my leg. HE said the burning was sciatica but I'm not convinced as I've had it before and never had this burning. Now, besides finishing my pt for LTKR, I'll be getting pt for degenerative disc issues. YIKES! Best of luck with your bi-lateral replacements. That's great advice about getting your quads strong. Please exercise even if it hurts you. It will make your recovery easier. Be good yo yourself!!