Would you ever replace just one tire on your car? Most orthopedic surgeons have never had a knee replacement so they are a terrible source to take advice from on that front. Lets say 6 month recovery. So you get the surgery.... deal with the pain(immense) during recovery. Then once you're all healed up go through the same process all over???? Most people who have had a singular knee replacement often change their minds about getting a 2nd one done because of the pain involved. Better to just do it all at once, cut you're recovery time in half and save money in the process.

SubaruEK305 wrote:

Update

My doc sent me to a bone and joint specialist. Took a while to get an appointment, but finally got in a couple weeks ago. After an extensive examine and reviewing of my MRI, he told me that I did not have a fracture, but a large, deep bone bruise. He said these can actually be more painful then a fracture.

He also said that I had intensive ligament tearing (ACL, etc.), but the meniscus damage was only moderate. He said surgery was not necessary, but that I should expect another 3 to 4 months of recovery time. He recommended jell shots to help cushion the bone bruise, but said it could take 4 to 6 weeks to get insurance approval. He also took me off of the Tramadol and prescribed Voltaren, an NSAID topical cream. The cream worked better then the Tramadol, but it still barely took the edge off the 24 hour a day intense pain.

I got a call a couple days later that the jell shots had been approved (shocking), and was scheduled for my first one a week ago Tuesday. Since over the past month or so I've noticed "fountain of youth" results in other areas of my health from my IGF (insulin like growth formula) supplement, I upped my dose from 500 ng to 1000 ng a day. A few days later I was actually able to drive to my injection appointment. This is the first time I've been able to drive in months.

The doc told me that there would be 3 jell injections a week apart, and that I shouldn't feel any improvement for about a month or so. Things actually felt worse after the first injection.

Being totally frustrated with the pain and extensive recovery time, last Thursday I upped my IGF to 3000 ng a day. Saturday I was able to stop the Voltaren pain cream. Except for a little stabbing pain in the knee when I walk, all the intensive ligament and muscle pain is completely gone. Sunday I was able to literally run up and down the stairs. For the past 4 months the stairs have been a major chore.

I had my 2nd jell shot yesterday. I told the doc that my pain was gone. He said that it was odd that the jell shot would have worked that quickly. I told him that I was still having a slight stabbing pain in the knee, but all the muscle and ligament pain was gone, and I was no longer using the pain cream. He looked dumfounded and said "well that's great". I didn't dare tell him about the IGF as when I mentioned it to my GP, he actually laughed at me.

Anyhow, whether it's the IGF or a miracle, the pain is virtually gone several months earlier then the doctor told me it would, and I am getting around considerably better. Hopefully I will be able to start working on the house again in the near future.

David (dpnewell)

Mrs. dpnewell wrote:

I've had both of mine done, about 3 years apart......I can't imagine having them both done at once
Yes it's painful, but if you. Have them both done at once ,how would you get around? How would you cook for yourself? How would you get to and from,and on and off the chitter? How would you get in and out of your vehicle and up the stairs into your house when you got home from the hospital?
Mobility with one replacement is a bitch, but unless you want to wear a diaper for a month or two after surgery,and eat crap for a month or two, or be trapped in the house for a month or two, one a time is the only way that makes sense to me[-(

RMAN4443 wrote:

sounds like both problems solved.

frankj1 wrote:

Glad to hear things are looking up for you.
Were the shots Supartz? I have had three shots and at first thought they did not help but after about two months time I am walking 3-4 miles a day at a fast pace with almost no pain. Used to wake me at night every time I moved position and that is entirely gone now.

deadeyedick wrote:

Good news Dave...that constant sleep robbing pain was what motivated me to have the knee replaced. Luckily, my left knee hasn't deteriorated to where it has to be replaced...prolly because I don't run or play tennis anymore...which the ortho doctors told me to do long before I needed knee replacement surgery...

Staring to feel constant pain in my right shoulder, but it's fairly mild ...may have to try IGF...

delta1 wrote:

Knees, seems like we may all need them.
True story, my dad was bowlegged and when they replaced his left knee he could not walk a straight line until they replaced his right that next year. Okay maybe that's family lore but it sounds true!

My better half went to hand doctor two weeks ago and foot doctor this week. Poor thing needs have both hands worked on, first her left, she has bone on bone and will also get a pin to help with stopping her thumb from shifting more out of position, surgery in June. She then came home from the foot doctor with a massive boot to alleviate her tendonitis.

At least in the short term she can't kick me or throw things at me!

We are trying CBD and Black Seed Oil for overnight pain and we both seem to be getting some relief.

Feel better and heal well all!

itsawaldo wrote:

There are about a half dozen brand names, so I don't know which one I'm getting. The doc just said "jell shots". I'm glad to hear that yours got better after giving it some time. I had my 2nd one on Tuesday, and the knee itself feels worse. I was debating on getting the 3rd, but after reading your experience, will probably go ahead. Thanks.

David (dpnewell)

Mrs. dpnewell wrote:

Glucosamine capsules seemed to help a bit when I was going through all kinds of knee pain.......but nothing worked like the knee replacement..........I was bone on bone with both knees before replacement, and now I can walk virtually pain free

RMAN4443 wrote:

With each shot I had they told me that I might feel worse for the next few days and that was true in my case also. By the 3rd day or so that would change.

deadeyedick wrote:

Knees, seems like we may all need them.
True story, my dad was bowlegged and when they replaced his left knee he could not walk a straight line until they replaced his right that next year. Okay maybe that's family lore but it sounds true!

My better half went to hand doctor two weeks ago and foot doctor this week. Poor thing needs have both hands worked on, first her left, she has bone on bone and will also get a pin to help with stopping her thumb from shifting more out of position, surgery in June. She then came home from the foot doctor with a massive boot to alleviate her tendonitis.

At least in the short term she can't kick me or throw things at me!

We are trying CBD and Black Seed Oil for overnight pain and we both seem to be getting some relief.

Feel better and heal well all!

itsawaldo wrote:

You would think it would, but I would seriously think about getting them both done at once, unless you have someone around 24 hours a day that really really REALLY loves you 🤐

RMAN4443 wrote:

no, I meant if you eat the crap in the diaper, both of those problems are solved

frankj1 wrote:

no, I meant if you eat the crap in the diaper, both of those problems are solved

frankj1 wrote:

It's comforting to know that you stay up late each night, pondering solutions to life's many problems.

David (dpnewell)

Mrs. dpnewell wrote: