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paula70281
paula70281

Hi Everyone,

I finally hit the one year post TKR this week! Something odd happened a couple of weeks ago though. I have had continued swelling pretty badly to the point where I am wondering if it will ever end. However,, while visiting my daughter in Seattle the swelling was practically non-existent and I walked about eight miles over the course of the weekend with no issue at all.The minute I got home the swelling returned. Wondering if the difference in altitude could be causing this? I live about 2,600 feet above sea level. Has anyone experienced anything like this?9@

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  • martha08360
    martha08360 paula70281

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    I just had my follow up with ortho this past Thursday. Second doc, second surgery. Anyway, he said without a doubt that weather does effect your joints, that it was not an old wives tale.....

  • robert61422
    robert61422 paula70281

    Posted

    Hi Paula,

    I did a google search and yes, with a twist, if you go from lower altitude to higher altitude, you can get swelling in the extremities but, they say, it usually resolves when you go back down.

    Since you live at the higher altitude and, presumably, you are acclimated to it, I'm not sure this applies to your condition , however. But interesting, huh?

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