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Topic: RE: Do you take Plaquenil?
I take it with no side effects. No dizziness and the eye checks for me are every 6 months to be extra cautious and no problems. Has helped me quite a bit though it may be time to move on to methotrexate I am being told by the doc.. after my WLS on June 16.
Topic: RE: Anyone have relief w/ steroid shots ??
I had a shot in my wrist in December and it was like a miracle! Started to wear off in April and I am using some Voltaren Gel again on it now but not bad enough to need another shot. I was breastfeeding just prior to the need for a shot and the way I held the baby's head created a flair in the wrists. Hoping it will not get that bad again, though it seems to have moved to an ankle. I hope you can find some relief soon!
Topic: Dr. Mario Alberto Almanza-Reyes
I was just posting this because I've had more people than I thought, write me and let me know how much their sorry and how they are praying. My momma is one of the nicest people out there, I wish that we can individually meet each and every person on this website that are planning on going to Dr. Almanza. I wish I could take you guys through a normal day in my life now that everything has messed up in my life. Going through my last summer as a high school student. I can't have fun... I won't have fun. I want justice to be served!!! I want to save someone's life. Please this is NO JOKE!! I wake up everyday and I think and pray about anybody who's in or going into surgery with Dr. Almanza... I pray for you guys. I don't even know you guys. My mom has been in ICU on a ventilator for 7 days now... my best friend... I can't go see her whenever I want to anymore... visiting hours are precise. My mom won't be able to see the 17th Anniversary of me arriving in this world, because she's too busy going through something that shouldn't have ever happened!!! DOCTORS MAKE MISTAKES... BUT WHAT KIND OF DOCTOR MAKES MISTAKES OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN.. Yes, you might have had a WONDERFUL experience... but listen to the stories people.. just because you were lucky DOES NOT mean that everybody else was. There are many people around the United States and Canada that are dealing with their friends and/or family members DYING with deadly infections, holes in stomachs, esophagus, etc. You guys keep telling your friends to go.... and eventually, you are going to go through what me and my family and plenty other families are going through right now. I'm not trying to harsh Dr. Almanza's "mellow".... I am truly, honestly, and dedicative to preventing as many people from going to this doctor as possible. Please spend the extra money and getting done by someone who is, not only cheap and kind, but dedicated to helping you. Not a doctor who is just going to WHAM BAM over and never see you post-op (to many people). Please PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE..... I am not doing this to get back at Dr. Almanza or anybody that is working over there just because they've done this to my momma. I am doing this to prevent YOU from ever going through something like this. It IS NOT FUN.
Love always and forever,
Miranda
Love always and forever,
Miranda
Topic: RE: who's had a total knee replacement??
Hi,
Sometimes, I feel some pain in my right knee. But I'm afraid to go to the clinic. What are the signs that I would need my knee replaced? Is it ok to ask any pharmacy technician for some pain reliever for sudden pain?
Sometimes, I feel some pain in my right knee. But I'm afraid to go to the clinic. What are the signs that I would need my knee replaced? Is it ok to ask any pharmacy technician for some pain reliever for sudden pain?
Topic: RE: who's had a total knee replacement??
Hi LadyDi.....let me know when you schedule your surgery so that I can keep you uplifed in prayer. concentrate on how great you will feel down the road.....no more pain meds.....and the ability to keep up with your friends and family. The positives so outweigh the negatives...and the pain is short lived.
**hugs**
Rose
**hugs**
Rose
Topic: RE: Anyone have relief w/ steroid shots ??
Janice,
I started to get the Synvasic shots just after my RNY, 4 years ago. The surgeon told me that if they don't work he would give me the steroid. Because I have lymphedma, the Synvasic shot caused a reaction, so I went over to the steroids. I must admit the first year ( a shot in each knee every 3 months) I didn't feel there was that much relief, and then I noticed there was as I started taking Aleve, along with other pain relievers, but it was the shot that was helping. I now have to get the shots every 2 months to have the best relief. I also started taking Celebrex and have also started back on losing more weight. Because of my lymphedma I can only get one knee done at a time. I am also getting steroid shots in my heel for a spur that starting acting up.
Good luck, I know how painful siatica can be. I really hope the shots work for you.
Jeanne
I started to get the Synvasic shots just after my RNY, 4 years ago. The surgeon told me that if they don't work he would give me the steroid. Because I have lymphedma, the Synvasic shot caused a reaction, so I went over to the steroids. I must admit the first year ( a shot in each knee every 3 months) I didn't feel there was that much relief, and then I noticed there was as I started taking Aleve, along with other pain relievers, but it was the shot that was helping. I now have to get the shots every 2 months to have the best relief. I also started taking Celebrex and have also started back on losing more weight. Because of my lymphedma I can only get one knee done at a time. I am also getting steroid shots in my heel for a spur that starting acting up.
Good luck, I know how painful siatica can be. I really hope the shots work for you.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: who's had a total knee replacement??
Hi again IowaTeacher! I'm in Southeast Iowa, so we're practically neighbors. I'm glad the pain is at least "doable". Makes me feel a bit better. When I had my panni removal I was on Hydrocodone. That kept the pain away, can't say I had any at all. A little discomfort maybe, but no pain. Wi**** was the same with knee surgery.
Topic: RE: who's had a total knee replacement??
Thanks RoseyK! I will admit though, the idea of it being so painful freaks me out a bit! As I've said in a previous post, I'm getting to be quite the big baby! Good luck with your second knee repair, hope all goes well!
Topic: RE: who's had a total knee replacement??
Yep...live in Eastern Iowa...you?
The pain is not good, but it's doable. They keep you pretty doped up and that helps. I had mine done during the summer (I'm a teacher) but couldn't go back to work right away because I needed 6 weeks to recover. And I did need all of that. Count on at least 6 weeks before you're able to feel closer to normal. Ice packs help a lot too.
I was up and walking right away. No choice there! The more you can get up and move around the better.
I agree with the poster who said get the railings and grab bars installed before hand. I put one by the shower and one by the toilet. I also used a walker, a raised toilet seat, and shower chair. Get an apron (tool apron type thingy) to put on the front of the walker so you can carry your junk with you as you move around.
Again, it is totally worth it. I will probably have to have the other knee done within the next few years, but I'm trying to hold off as long as possible.
Keep in touch--I'd like to hear how you're doing!
The pain is not good, but it's doable. They keep you pretty doped up and that helps. I had mine done during the summer (I'm a teacher) but couldn't go back to work right away because I needed 6 weeks to recover. And I did need all of that. Count on at least 6 weeks before you're able to feel closer to normal. Ice packs help a lot too.
I was up and walking right away. No choice there! The more you can get up and move around the better.
I agree with the poster who said get the railings and grab bars installed before hand. I put one by the shower and one by the toilet. I also used a walker, a raised toilet seat, and shower chair. Get an apron (tool apron type thingy) to put on the front of the walker so you can carry your junk with you as you move around.
Again, it is totally worth it. I will probably have to have the other knee done within the next few years, but I'm trying to hold off as long as possible.
Keep in touch--I'd like to hear how you're doing!
Nancy
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Topic: RE: who's had a total knee replacement??
Hi LadyDi.....I had total knee replacement in August 2005. To be honest, it was the most painful surgery I ever had.....Would I do it again....most definately. I love my bionic knee. I no longer fall down the stairs....I can walk on the beach with my friends. I have had other surgery.....spinal surgery and plastic surgery.....nothing compares pain wise with the knee replacement. The physical therapy is hard...but you need to stick with it to get good results.
Before surgery, make sure you install a railing for your front steps, and safety rails in your bathrooms. I also bought a special chair for the tub....that was wonderful.
You want to be in the best shape you can be in before surgery.....so take your vitamins, exercise and do all the pre physical therapy that they suggest. Also stock up on lean cuisines and protein bars. If you have friends that can bring you meals....take them up on it.
My surgeon says my knee is guarnteed for 20years....and I told him...no this knee is guaranteed for life. Now my right knee is causing me pain. I am getting ready to have that knee scouped out to repair two tears in the menicus.
I will be praying for you. You will be glad that you had the surgery.
Before surgery, make sure you install a railing for your front steps, and safety rails in your bathrooms. I also bought a special chair for the tub....that was wonderful.
You want to be in the best shape you can be in before surgery.....so take your vitamins, exercise and do all the pre physical therapy that they suggest. Also stock up on lean cuisines and protein bars. If you have friends that can bring you meals....take them up on it.
My surgeon says my knee is guarnteed for 20years....and I told him...no this knee is guaranteed for life. Now my right knee is causing me pain. I am getting ready to have that knee scouped out to repair two tears in the menicus.
I will be praying for you. You will be glad that you had the surgery.
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