Arthritic Knee and Doing All I Can To Do NO Knee Replacement

[rgp]

My husband has needed both knees replaced for at least 8 years now. He has been living on Meloxicam and Aleve. Surprised his stomach hasn`t been eaten away. But a couple of months ago,I ordered him these. He thanks me every single day. He laughed when he saw them but they really work! Don`t slip down like other knee supports do. He says he doesn`t even feel them when he wears them. https://www.itbandz.com/

Well, I have had one on my left knee for about three hours....I'll see how it goes, and if it brings any relief? So far I must say it is 'comfortable' to wear.

 

[jaminhealth]

Well, I have had one on my left knee for about three hours....I'll see how it goes, and if it brings any relief? So far I must say it is 'comfortable' to wear.

The first day I wore it and it felt good. The second day, not so good so had to go back to old support...today I used my old support half the day and now wearing the itband and right now feeling ok but I do use aspercream 4% lidocaine and topricin pain relief almost all the day. Our knee issues are unique to each of us.

 

[wvnewbie]

My little Miracle: Long story; but, I am part of a research study: Knee Emobilzation. Painless out patient procedure. Fantastic! I was walking without pain in 24 hours. 4 days later I did an uphill backpacking trip with a heavy pack -NO problems! As a "research study", it was all FREE! (Free is GOOD!). I am not sure where this whole study is as far as being "approved" by the AMA and ortho docs; however, based upon my experience, it should become available in the near future.

It was done on my "bad" left knee. Eventually, I may need a replacement as that knee is almost bone-on-bone. This procedure has probably given me another 5 years or more. Pic of me showing off - standing on that knee on the trail - note: Heavy backpack

 

[Mrs. Robinson]

My little Miracle: Long story; but, I am part of a research study: Knee Emobilzation. Painless out patient procedure. Fantastic! I was walking without pain in 24 hours. 4 days later I did an uphill backpacking trip with a heavy pack -NO problems! As a "research study", it was all FREE! (Free is GOOD!). I am not sure where this whole study is as far as being "approved" by the AMA and ortho docs; however, based upon my experience, it should become available in the near future.

It was done on my "bad" left knee. Eventually, I may need a replacement as that knee is almost bone-on-bone. This procedure has probably given me another 5 years or more. Pic of me showing off - standing on that knee on the trail - note: Heavy backpack


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Wow! Very interesting! Guess it`s too late for my huby as he is already bone on bone,but for anybody who isn`t,sounds great!

 

[jaminhealth]

Whatever we can do, I've been keeping my "real" knee going since I was 57 and I'm 80 soon. And just went thru a mess of a staph infection and made that saga and taking my 3 important supplements for joints and doing ALL I can to do NO replacement. I've read plenty of horror stories, but there are good results too .... I do PT exercises every day that I learned in the rehabs and they sure do keep me going. I go less but I go.

As long as one can bend the knee and walk, there is cartilage there...the more surgeries they do the more tissue and cartilage is taken out. Then for sure more bone on bone. So keep bending and walking.

 

[Keesha]

There are times when just losing excess weight takes the pressure off the poor knee and it feels much better.

This is so true. While I’ve never had any knee issues, I have had foot troubles that were so bad I could hardly walk. That was about 8 years ago when I was much heavier. Once I lost the weight and started eating better, my foot healed up well and I make sure to keep walking. For me, exercise has been crucially important to my recovery.

Very true, trouble is , once joint damage is 'felt' and worsens...moving to ward off excess weight becomes all but impossible....and the spiral begins.

This is so true which was why I made extra effort to lose weight. I figured growing old is challenging enough without the added pressure of excess weight. It is a tough one. Swimming or just walking in water to help keep your body buoyant is very helpful for those in this situation. Once a bit of weight is lost more can be done but a person HAS to be willing to change their habits for this to happen.

This too is true and that's why we must push away from the plate/table, and eliminate foodstuffs that are keeping us overweight. I stopped using breads about 10 yrs ago, gotta start somewhere and that's what I've accomplished. Lettuce leaves make a nice bread wrap for my sandwich types.

Exactly. This goes along with Happyflowerlady ‘s post, which was excellent btw. What we eat makes a big difference to our levels of pain.

Good luck with your knees Jam.
You are doing pretty good for a women your age.

 

[Keesha]

My little Miracle: Long story; but, I am part of a research study: Knee Emobilzation. Painless out patient procedure. Fantastic! I was walking without pain in 24 hours. 4 days later I did an uphill backpacking trip with a heavy pack -NO problems! As a "research study", it was all FREE! (Free is GOOD!). I am not sure where this whole study is as far as being "approved" by the AMA and ortho docs; however, based upon my experience, it should become available in the near future.

It was done on my "bad" left knee. Eventually, I may need a replacement as that knee is almost bone-on-bone. This procedure has probably given me another 5 years or more. Pic of me showing off - standing on that knee on the trail - note: Heavy backpack
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Way to go wvnewbie. Your actions speak as loud as your words. Very cool.
You appear to be a very active guy. Good for you.