how to cope with arthritis after knee sugery?
i have just been told that i have early stages of arthritis in my knee do to knee sugery.
i'm not sure what kind of arthritis it is yet.
i would like to know how to cope with it?
I suffer from the same thing and have also been told that at least every three to four years I will have to go in and have scar tissue removed. Icy Hot helps out a lot as does alternating ice and heat. Aleve also helps to relieve the discomfort and you can get prescription anti-inflamatory drugs as well. Excersice does help just don't do a lot of impact stuff that puts strain on the knees ( walk don't run, gazelle over treadmill etc.) It will gradually get worse so prepare yourself. When you are feeling stiff and sore don't lay up go for a walk and keep the joint loose if you lay up it will stiffen up and become more painful.
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January 24th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Anti-inflammatory drugs, ice, heat, not over-doing exercise, etc. Unfortunately, this will get worse with age no matter WHAT you do. Lose weight if you need to. It is probably osteoarthrities which is VERY common. Why did you not ask the doctor when you were there? Rhetorical.
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January 24th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I suffer from the same thing and have also been told that at least every three to four years I will have to go in and have scar tissue removed. Icy Hot helps out a lot as does alternating ice and heat. Aleve also helps to relieve the discomfort and you can get prescription anti-inflamatory drugs as well. Excersice does help just don't do a lot of impact stuff that puts strain on the knees ( walk don't run, gazelle over treadmill etc.) It will gradually get worse so prepare yourself. When you are feeling stiff and sore don't lay up go for a walk and keep the joint loose if you lay up it will stiffen up and become more painful.
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January 24th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
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