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Thank you Lynette. I am having one gigantic pity party while trying to convince myself this will pass. I am almost 69 and had complete left knee replacement 4 weeks ago. I have aides and live by myself (husb passed 2 yr ago). I have degenerative disk disease, fibro and chronic fatigue syndrome. I saw my rheu dr a couple of days ago (he is wonderful) and explained that I am going through a VERY SEVERE fibro flare. After most surgeries people can rest and recover. I can't. I have to keep… read more
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@A MyFibroTeam Member, I wish I had an answer for you. It sounds like you've been been re-triggered, if there is such a thing. It may be important for your rehab to keep your knee moving, but it may be worth having a heart to heart with the most sympathetic ear on your medical team, whether it be a nurse or a physical therapist, or another doctor and ask if the schedule you are on is absolutely necessary, are there any other options, such as sitting down or doing exercises in a heated pool to help you relax. Once upon a time, a patient saw someone like me, a rehab counselor, to deal with any emotional issues associated with revovery from a major life changing surgery. You need that, too. (I became a mental health counselor). One thing is clear and this recovery requires a lot from you, but you won't be able to give it your best shot if you are in excruciating pain and ready to lose your mind. I don't think your doctor really gets what you're going through. Am.I wrong?
is your knee straight yet
Be Gentle with yourself 💗 I had a full knee replacement a year ago . It was brutal . It could be the pain Med your on . Also not being able to get up and out . Along with the Fibro flare part . Your body is going through so much already adding this is 💯 Plus ‼️ They gave me a machine that exercises your knee as you lay down . It’s automatic a big contraption oh my it’s Heaven sent it wonderful. I also have many back issues have had some disc replacement and blown disc in lower back . Lots of Love 💕🙏 . It takes a long time to recover from this a few months for me . I still have a lot of pain in my knee hip leg . Not sure if it’s my back causing it yet .
Yes I have problems with my knee swelling up it's not anything wrong it's just the fibromyalgia that's just part of the sickness everywhere there's a muscle there's pain you're good if you can still exercise I barely can walk around the block never make it all the way anymore
No indication but he is seeing me again next week. He is well trained in fibro/CF and knows my body well. I get triggered by stress, too much exertion and chemicals. Surgery was a hurricane waiting to hit. But I brought up the topic and he is studying all my hospital records before I see him on Tuesday. If needed I will get a cat scan.
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