knee issues

I recently posted about my painful knee, well, while I was in Mexico I noticed my knee didn't hurt as much...of course I was doped up, but both the hospital bed and the hotel bed had good support behind my knees when I was laying on my back.  I just got a memory foam topper for my bed at home and besides it being uber comfy! I think it has also helped ease my knee pain some...of course I'm not up and out working yet, but between that and the anti-inflammation drugs I take I am feeling better.  And I guess the weight loss is helping as well!

Just wanted to share in hopes it helps someone else,
Katie

I am having VGS in February (Can hardly wait) and I suffer from SEVERE knee pain in both knees. I am only 40 and need two knee replacements....however I am too young. I PRAY that I receive some relief once the weight begins to fall off ( YIPPEE!!).

Thanks for the hope!!! 

Bre

You might also want to ask your ortho doc about Synvisc shots. They did wonders for me.

I'm in the middle of a series of synvisc shots right now...time will tell if they hel*****t!

I'm having knee problems as well.  I thought that once I got a lot of the weight off that it would relieve the knee pain.  Unfortunately even after having lost a 100 lbs I still have the excruiating pain.  Rheumie said that it's due to inflammation and upped my celebrex--to no avail.  I do not agree with her analysis and I'm considering seeing an ortho doc. 

Just wanted to give my two cents and get anyone elses thoughts.

Marie

My cortisone shots cost me around $120 and I only pay 10% co pay.

And they quit working after a while.

I did the other shots also and got no releive from them.


I am praying that taking the wait off will reduce my pain--if it this gastric bypass does not work I will really be disappointed.

Brenda

In regard to "Synvisc" , unfortunately it only works in less than %50 of the patients that try it............and it is very expensive, typically $1,500 - 1,800 and is not covered by a lot of insurance companies.

As long as you don't have other contraindications a cortisone shot ( cost $10. ) in the joint capsule of the knee can work wonders........

Most orthopedic surgeons will tell you that it is considered safe as long as you don't exceed 3 shots a year.

I can barely walk on my left knee and it is going to be replaced as soon as I can get clearance from my Lapband surgery tommorrow........I work in a very busy Urgent Care Clinic and I just don't know how long I can hang on as I am in severe pain, limp even with my knee brace on......stopping the Advil for surgery the last week has really been painful.......

I hope all of us find a way to get relief from this terrible burden as soon as possible, Patrick

Update--I'm a few weeks out from the synvisc injections and have been back to work full time the last 4 weeks...my knee is feeling better, no pain, just minor irritation if I overdue it some days...I think the nsaids (volteran) I take daily also play a big part in this improvement.

I hope you all find the relief I have and good luck!