Went to my last physical therapy appt. today. It feels wierd to be on my own. Need to see an eye Dr. After taking my granddaughter to easter function last saturday started to feel scratchiness in eye...
Sorry to hear about your experience but boy does it sound familiar. After I had my first knee replacement I was sent to an insurance Dr. He stated that he knew what I was experiencing because he had...
Thanks for the responses. I have had a rough week. Started walking a little with my dog but didn't realize how flared up I would get. This surgery has been very difficult to recover from physically...
I am so happy to finally feel well enough to begin participating in the forums. The latter part of January I had a left knee revision. Had it on thursday and went home on sunday. Monday morning about...
Haven't been on the forum for quite some time. I will be have a left knee revision tomorrow. Everything seems to be coming together. I have a Dr. I trust and am praying that all goes well. My...
I would appreciate any input on the following test results: TSH 0.44 Range - 0.34-4.82 T3Free 2.85 2.3-4.2 T4Free 0.99 0.6-1.6 Thank you....
Thanks Susie for responding. Actually the Dr. I went to see has done surgery on me before but moved out ofstate and is now back in California. I trust him 100% and would have had him do my tkr if he...
I picked up a copy of the second opinion report regarding my tkr. I am not sure what I am going to say to myDr. The plain view xrays show the knee cap is not tracking properly and that is causing...
I too have work comp for a leg injury and just used private insurance for a second opinion. You are able to useprivate insurance if w/c is not accepted....
Yesterday I met with a knee surgeon I had a number of year's ago to get a 2nd opinion on my total kneerevision. I knew going in that something has been wrong since the surgery and this appointment...
Hey L5S1 - I had anterior/posterior fusion at L4-L5. The nerve pain in my legs after surgery lasted many manymonth's. I could not sit upright for 3 month's so I had to lay in bed or stand. I had to...
Hey Bunnygirl - I too have the terrible burning bursa pain. It happens everytime I walk my dog or do too much.I have had the injections, medication etc. One thing that will help is either buying a...
Went to Spine Dr. on Tuesday. Had not seen him since 2009. He want's to do the usual mri and plain view x-raysbut what I am excited about is that he first wants me to have my tkr re-evaluated as well...
I completely understand your confusion as I found myself in the same boat on more than one occasion. Now I have a small 4x5 tablet that I write the time and dose of all meds, vitamins etc. I take...
Welcome CAF Regarding the flluoxetine, sometimes when you take a break from it and then restart it it will work again. Maybe have a discussion with your medical providers. Good luck....
David and Tina - Thank you both for your thoughtful remarks I am 57 and have been retired from my job officially since 2005. Left in 2002 on disability and then began a procession of surgeries. I am...
Thank you all for your generous support. My pain is decreased today which always helps. Hope everyone is havinga good day....
It has been a little over 10 years. I know 10 years is about when changes can start happening. My gait has beenoff since I hurt my left knee and subsequent surgeries so I know it has put a strain on...
I forgot that I have an appt. with Spine Dr. beg. of June because pain has been severe. It has been 10 since Ihad fusion and discs above and below are pretty bad. Very frustrated. Take Care...
Went back to knee Dr. Took x-rays and said knee looks great and good range of motion. I have hypermobilejoint so that has never been a problem. Right knee where acl was ruptured has been extremely...
Wow - First let me commend you for being so patient. When your mom's pain control is lower and she seemsmore relaxed you should mention how hard you are working at trying to assist her. Every surgery...
When I had anterior/posterior fusion year's ago I also was not sent to p.t. Walking was my perscription. I havebeen going to the pool for year's to water walk and I move my arms. I will begin again...
You know what's interesting about your post is I just asked my Dr. for a dexa scan because my mom has severeosteoporosis. Well lo and behold my left hip came back as mild ostopenia. That is the same...
I can take generic drugs but for some reason when I have taken fluoxetine only the Sandoz brand seems to work.My doctor does not want me to go below 15 mg a day. I have tried cymbalta but it bothered...
I had taken 20 mg of fluoxetine for many year's. I noticed after taking it in the morning that I had no motivation.In September 2012 I went off for about 5 month's. I have chronic pain so my nervous...
I had a partial knee replacement in 2008. Metal came loose soon after and chipped away at bone for 2 yearsbefore total knee replacement in 9/2010. My gait has been off since the beginning which...
BunnyGirl Since you are not going back to the Doc in a bit try to use a rolling pin over the bursa. It is amazing how much it can help. It does hurt but you might get relief. If you have a foam...
Carl, Your post was a little harsh. I am in no way putting down antidepressants as I have taken fluoxetine for many years. I stopped taking the medication in September, 2012 because every 90 days it...
All generics are not created equal. The main ingredient of the drug has to be identical but the fillers in the medsare all different. I take a generic medication by the manufacturer Sandoz. All...
Magsmom was wanting information on hip pain due to bursitis. I had a partial knee replacement followed up by a total knee replacement in sept. 2010. Due to my abnormal gait I have developed horrible...
Thanks everyone for your warm welcome. When I had my spinal fusion I knew that it would last about 10 years butthat was my only alternative left as I had tried everything else. I was in alot of pain...
After I had my total knee replacement I developed severe bursitis in the right hip of the other leg because my gait was off. And now it has also started in the tkr side. During my last p.t. I was...
This is very hard for me to write about but here goes. I have been reading various forums for over a month and can relate to many. My journey with chronic pain began in 1992 when I hurt my back at...