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Topic: RE: Knee Replacements at age 40??
I had both knees replaced.....one at the age of 44 and the other when I was 45, Actually only four months between the two surgeries. I have been over weight most of my adult life; Arthritis VERY young; Degenerative Disc Disease since 32 years of age. I went thru Phys Therapy several times, and had shots in both knees; wore knee braces, etc. The BEST thing I ever did was have both knees replaced!!!! Oh what wonderful relief!!!!! Search for the best doctor you can find, and get it done!!!! It's better than being doped up on pain meds all the time, (been there, done that). Worry about future surgeries in the future. Maybe by the time I need something else done, or new knees put in again, there will be even better ones. For now I'm walking without knee pain, and that's the best part. I am trying to get some sort of weight loss surgery to help lose the weight. My knee surgeon told me that no matter how much weight I lost prior to knee surgery, it wouldn't "heal" the damage already done to my knees. Got the knees fixed first so that I can get exercise after the weight loss surgery.......what an idea.
Topic: RE: Knee Replacements at age 40??
This the reason I finally decided to the surgery. I am hoping it will save my knees until I'm at least in my 60's.
Topic: RE: Where was my head?long but will bring a smile
Cute. Thanks for the smile. I needed that today! I love pet stories.
Marsha
Marsha
Topic: RE: Where was my head?long but will bring a smile
Thank you for the visual! I can always use a laugh!
Topic: Where was my head?long but will bring a smile
Thought I would try to lighten the day. I have RA that effects my spine, my hips, and knees.
Saturday night my precious pet ( my 200t lb. Great Dane) needed a bath decided to dig himself nice big hole when I'd turned him out.
Usually, he has no problem with jumping in the tub for me, but not Saturday night. Think he wanted back out to catch his mole.
But, me I decided he was getting in that tub or else! I pulled and pushed picking his front legs up , which is no small task. Tub is deep, I'm 5'5" and i don't have much room when I straddle
to get in an out. Even had my daughter come in to help. Me pulling and her pushing, I bet we looked real stupid.... I gave up wiped him down and vowed he was getting a bath with garden hose the next day.
Since I now smelled like dog, I got in a nice hot bath. Closing my eyes relaxing, next thing I knew I had a bath partner. The huge 4 legged variety, Thank God he jumped in at an angle.
So Harley got his bath afterall. And I had a much needed shower.
I woke yesterday morning barely able to move, have been on heating pad and extra meds.
When will I learn?
Topic: RE: Knee Replacements at age 40??
First thing, I see someone recommended Mobic to you. Please don't take it. Yes, it is a great drug for arthritis but you had a RNY and it is an NSAID. I took it preop and got an ulcer, can't imagine what it would do to us post op.
Preop, I was told that I needed a partial replacement in both my knees. Already had 3 arthroscopic surgeries between the 2 knees. My cartilaige keeps tearing and scar tissue is terrible plus tons of arthritis. The outside part with the ligaments are fine which is why I dont' need a total replacement. They can do just the inside of the knee where they just replace the cartilaige area and this has become very common for younger people. I decided I was too young for it because it makes you too prone for a total replacement but my orthopedist said I was a prime candidate. I was in my early 40's at the time. It might be something you can look into.
Since my surgery - lost 100 pounds and 40 pounds several years ago, so 140 in all - I am pain free in my knees, so I dont' need any more surgery on them. The cartilaige is still torn but they dont' hurt. I have had many cortisone injections which has helped, tons of physical therapy which helped. I can't get the synvisc injections because I am allergic to feathers but I have heard they help.
Good luck.
Preop, I was told that I needed a partial replacement in both my knees. Already had 3 arthroscopic surgeries between the 2 knees. My cartilaige keeps tearing and scar tissue is terrible plus tons of arthritis. The outside part with the ligaments are fine which is why I dont' need a total replacement. They can do just the inside of the knee where they just replace the cartilaige area and this has become very common for younger people. I decided I was too young for it because it makes you too prone for a total replacement but my orthopedist said I was a prime candidate. I was in my early 40's at the time. It might be something you can look into.
Since my surgery - lost 100 pounds and 40 pounds several years ago, so 140 in all - I am pain free in my knees, so I dont' need any more surgery on them. The cartilaige is still torn but they dont' hurt. I have had many cortisone injections which has helped, tons of physical therapy which helped. I can't get the synvisc injections because I am allergic to feathers but I have heard they help.
Good luck.
Topic: RE: Knee Replacements at age 40??
I too need knee replacement. My orthopedist will not consider me for replacement until and unless I lose 70 pounds, which is what has lead me to consider wls. I am in constant pain, having osteo arthritis, and then took a bad fall last month, and took out the few remaining ligaments that were holding things together.
I am 54, and was told that altho they like to wait, that my knees are replacement candidates, but because of my weight and bmi, I am not a candidate for replacement surgery.
I am 54, and was told that altho they like to wait, that my knees are replacement candidates, but because of my weight and bmi, I am not a candidate for replacement surgery.
Topic: RE: Rheumatoid Arthritis/Lupus and gastric bypass
As of matter of fact I did I took plaquenil for 14 years
Topic: RE: Rheumatoid Arthritis/Lupus and gastric bypass
i am guessing it depends on how desperately you need the prednisone. it can cause bleeding and ulcers, but if you are bed ridden without it (like me) it is ok to risk the possibility of an ulcer. you just need to weigh out the pros and cons and your quality of life. also taking vitamin c with your prednisone will help your body absorb the prednisone.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5822836_absorb-prednisone-after-gastric-bypass.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_5822836_absorb-prednisone-after-gastric-bypass.html
Murf
Topic: RE: Rheumatoid Arthritis/Lupus and gastric bypass
thanks lisa. were you taking plaquenil? i was on that for a while and i had to get eye exams because it can damage your eyes. i had to stop taking it because i developed an allergy to it and it was giving me horrible hives.
after you got your gastric bypass, did you have a flare? that is what i am worried about. because even when i get stressed or try and do too much, i flare and am in bed for a week or so. did you have a hard time healing? or do you think your healing was like other patients who don't have RA or lupus?
after you got your gastric bypass, did you have a flare? that is what i am worried about. because even when i get stressed or try and do too much, i flare and am in bed for a week or so. did you have a hard time healing? or do you think your healing was like other patients who don't have RA or lupus?
Murf
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