Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Well, I had knee surgery for cartilage on Jan. 2 of this year. My PCP said, Mild to moderate arthritis - but I knew it was more than that and went to a Orthopedic surgeon. I had fallen on this knee 20 years ago, so I knew there was some old damage in there. My pain was so severe that at time I thought I'd throw up. I was concerned that if I let it go any further that the damage would become worse. I have photos from the surgery (they are pretty cool) and there was a loose/broken off piece of cartilage that was causing the problem. That never would have gotten better -- supplements would not have kept that from floating and getting in the way and causing excrutiating pain. So, how am I doing a full month after surgery? GREAT! I started physical therapy about two weeks after surgery and after the first appointment my range of motion improved 65%. After two weeks of physical therapy I can almost straighten my knee for the first time in 4 months -- I'm walking normally now and after 2 more weeks of PT, I suspect I'll be back to my pre-injury self. In the mean time, I am taking supplements now for cartilage -- but I'm very glad I had surgery -- that intense pain is now gone, and I'm 97% normal now. Dede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 I'll have to have this surgery soon. I dislocated my knee and tore the cartilage. There's a small piece of it that is floating. If it flips and locks my knee, I'll have to have emergency surgery. The doctors wanted me to have a hernia repaired before I had the knee surgery. So, I'm recovering from that now. In a few months, I'll have the knee surgery. One of the main things that the doctors worry about is my diminished capacity to feel pain. I was struck by lightning when I was 17. I have all but one symptom of post-electrocution syndrome. (I don't have seizures.) I learned much from the lightning and from the post-electrocution syndrome. I've tried my home remedies, herbs, homeopathy, aromatherapy and more for my knee and everything else. Unfortunately, very little seems to help. Any suggestions? Brightest of Blessings, Lady Damorea MerryMeetTemple- NRVPagans- Merry Meet Temple's Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Hi Lady D, Listen you said you can't feel the pain ? or you can. How much discomfort do you have if you don't mind?? I had some mild pain and the natural product we take addressed it for me. But I also have a good friend who had shoulder and knee pain (pretty bad) also seeing a chiropractor and has been taking a product that's really helping. let us know please concern, Renee & Greg Lady Damorea <ladydamorea wrote: I'll have to have this surgery soon. I dislocated my knee and tore the cartilage. There's a small piece of it that is floating. If it flips and locks my knee, I'll have to have emergency surgery. The doctors wanted me to have a hernia repaired before I had the knee surgery. So, I'm recovering from that now. In a few months, I'll have the knee surgery. One of the main things that the doctors worry about is my diminished capacity to feel pain. I was struck by lightning when I was 17. I have all but one symptom of post-electrocution syndrome. (I don't have seizures.) I learned much from the lightning and from the post-electrocution syndrome. I've tried my home remedies, herbs, homeopathy, aromatherapy and more for my knee and everything else. Unfortunately, very little seems to help. Any suggestions? Brightest of Blessings, Lady Damorea MerryMeetTemple- NRVPagans- Merry Meet Temple's Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 A Chinese herb called Fo-Ti is excellent for the knees. It also heals the knees as well as helps with pain. Fo-Ti keeps hair from graying and is a rejuvenative remedy also. Peace, Thyme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 M'lady... How are you with meditation? Dawn , Lady Damorea <ladydamorea wrote: > > I'll have to have this surgery soon. I dislocated my knee and tore the cartilage. There's a small piece of it that is floating. If it flips and locks my knee, I'll have to have emergency surgery. The doctors wanted me to have a hernia repaired before I had the knee surgery. So, I'm recovering from that now. In a few months, I'll have the knee surgery. One of the main things that the doctors worry about is my diminished capacity to feel pain. I was struck by lightning when I was 17. I have all but one symptom of post-electrocution syndrome. (I don't have seizures.) I learned much from the lightning and from the post-electrocution syndrome. I've tried my home remedies, herbs, homeopathy, aromatherapy and more for my knee and everything else. Unfortunately, very little seems to help. Any suggestions? > > Brightest of Blessings, > Lady Damorea > > > > MerryMeetTemple- > > NRVPagans- > > Merry Meet Temple's Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 --- heated castor oil packs may help with the removal toxins in the area i also use peanut oil to every joint i can reach like haveing an internal lube phill In , Lady Damorea <ladydamorea wrote: > > I'll have to have this surgery soon. I dislocated my knee and tore the cartilage. There's a small piece of it that is floating. If it flips and locks my knee, I'll have to have emergency surgery. The doctors wanted me to have a hernia repaired before I had the knee surgery. So, I'm recovering from that now. In a few months, I'll have the knee surgery. One of the main things that the doctors worry about is my diminished capacity to feel pain. I was struck by lightning when I was 17. I have all but one symptom of post- electrocution syndrome. (I don't have seizures.) I learned much from the lightning and from the post-electrocution syndrome. I've tried my home remedies, herbs, homeopathy, aromatherapy and more for my knee and everything else. Unfortunately, very little seems to help. Any suggestions? > > Brightest of Blessings, > Lady Damorea > > > > MerryMeetTemple- > > NRVPagans- > > Merry Meet Temple's Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 I am not presently taking any medications. I do take vitamins and minerals. I have prescriptions for an anti-inflammatory that I use only when necessary. I don't feel pain, so pain medications are not beneficial. Brightest of Blessings, Lady Damorea MerryMeetTemple- NRVPagans- Merry Meet Temple's Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 When I had surgery to repair a hernia, I did not need any pain medications because the surgery site only burned a little. It wasn't even enough to be uncomfortable, just enough to draw attention to it. The same was true when I dislocated my knee. I felt the bones move, but it didn't hurt. It's weird because I remember what pain is supposed to feel like, so I know when something should be painful. Several of my doctors have told me that it is related to the lightning, and have told me that soon even the burning sensation will disappear. According to them, I will no longer be able to feel pain at all in a year or so. There have been many other changes that are also associated with being electrocuted. Here is a link to an excellent article on the topic. https://www.discover.com/issues/aug-02/features/featlightning/ , Greg Pink <agravarus222 wrote: > > Hi Lady D, > Listen you said you can't feel the pain ? or you can. How much discomfort do you > have if you don't mind?? I had some mild pain and the natural product we take > addressed it for me. But I also have a good friend who had shoulder and knee > pain (pretty bad) also seeing a chiropractor and has been taking a product that's really helping. let us know please > concern, Renee & Greg > > Lady Damorea <ladydamorea wrote: > I'll have to have this surgery soon. I dislocated my knee and tore the cartilage. There's a small piece of it that is floating. If it flips and locks my knee, I'll have to have emergency surgery. The doctors wanted me to have a hernia repaired before I had the knee surgery. So, I'm recovering from that now. In a few months, I'll have the knee surgery. One of the main things that the doctors worry about is my diminished capacity to feel pain. I was struck by lightning when I was 17. I have all but one symptom of post-electrocution syndrome. (I don't have seizures.) I learned much from the lightning and from the post-electrocution syndrome. I've tried my home remedies, herbs, homeopathy, aromatherapy and more for my knee and everything else. Unfortunately, very little seems to help. Any suggestions? > > Brightest of Blessings, > Lady Damorea > > > MerryMeetTemple- > > NRVPagans- > > Merry Meet Temple's Website > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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