Guest guest Posted January 20, 2003 Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 Hi, I can understand how you feel... try this... I am getting results after 2 yrs of CP, had a OP and physiotherapy and even chinese medicine... but they never helped until i try forever freedom... http://www.aloe-vera.org/arthritis_joint.htm > Help! I'm in desparate need of a success story... a trauma to the > knees caused my chondromalacia 2 years ago and nothing -- I mean > nothing -- has gotten rid of the pain or given me the ability to > climb steps or bleachers without fear of falling -- literally. Can > anyone give suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 Looks like spam. Smells like spam. The only thing this product will help do is lighten your wallet. > > Help! I'm in desparate need of a success story... a trauma to the > > knees caused my chondromalacia 2 years ago and nothing -- I mean > > nothing -- has gotten rid of the pain or given me the ability to > > climb steps or bleachers without fear of falling -- literally. Can > > anyone give suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 Hello and welcome. There are a few success stories out there, myself included. In general, the successes came from the following: 1) Becoming an expert in anatomy, treatment methods, types of doctors, etc. 2) Identifying the true CAUSE of the problem. For example, improper hip-alignment is a " cause, " worn-out cartilage is an " effect. " It seems that many docs first impulse is to treat the symptoms. 3) Finally finding a good medical practitioner. In my case, the fourth person I saw was the one who ultimately figured out my problem (a hip-alignment problem, leading to a leg-length discrepancy). The best doctors seem to be the " whole-body " types (physiatrists, osteopaths, pain specialists, doctors of applied kinesiology). Orthopedic surgeons seem to be little help. Can you tell us a little more about what you did to your knees 2 years ago? How do you know your cartilage is damaged? X-rays? MRI? Do you feel like your muscles are " giving out " on stairs? Or is it just so painful that you can't climb? Give us some more information and perhaps we can help. In the meantime, read through some of the old posts (use the " Search Archive " feature) and search the 'net for as much info on doctors, treatments, anatomy, etc. Take care, Doug dougfromct2002@... > Help! I'm in desparate need of a success story... a trauma to the > knees caused my chondromalacia 2 years ago and nothing -- I mean > nothing -- has gotten rid of the pain or given me the ability to > climb steps or bleachers without fear of falling -- literally. Can > anyone give suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 I just had my hip replaced on the 22 and just got told by the pt and doctor that I will be up to par in about 8 months. I just want to rip my hair out I am so frustrated. ~Contessica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Don't rip any hair out... that sounds like a VERY conservative estimate-- you should be functional long before that. It took me about 3 months from the second hip to do more things that I couldn't do before the replacements than I could list, including driving. At four months, I was taking part in pickup basketball games at the nearest park. A lot is going to depend on you-- your efforts and determination to get back to your life. Like the Nike ad-- "Just Do It!" Greywolf - RTHR-2003; LTHR-2004 mdavison@... From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of ContessicaSent: 12 April, 2006 4:29 AMJoint Replacement Subject: I hate this!!! I just had my hip replaced on the 22 and just got told by the pt and doctor that I will be up to par in about 8 months. I just want to rip my hair out I am so frustrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 I just had my hip replaced on the 22 and just got told by the pt and doctor that I will be up to par in about 8 months. I just want to rip my hair out I am so frustrated. >>> Recovery is a LONG process for some and very frustrating if there is a list of "usual" activities that's a miss due to your being down. However on the positive side of things... be happy to hear that "par" is within rearch and you've not instead been given a list of perminate restrictions or told "this is as good as it'll get". Your at the very beginning of what hopefully will be a sucessful turn out. Count yourself very blessed that your not among those of us with the lesser end of terrific out comes. I understand that one expects to be able to do after an operation... you would think that it would lessen your limitations & give you more freedoms. Goes to the old saying "good things come to those who patiently wait". You have to understand that surgery is a very traumatic experience for your body. And although it would be grand if we could blink twice after the whacking and everything be functionable & totally healed that's just not how it happens. Everyone heals differently... it's important to know that your diet along with exercising effects your body's recovery rate. So even on your off days... take the time to take good care of yourself. I suggest that you keep yourself a journal.... it's a huge benefit on your frustrated days... you can look back and recall EXACTLY how far you've come from where you once were during the process. At least in that recall... you'll notice that what appears to be a bad day... isn't that at all~ Walk well & best of luck to you for a rapid recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 I found that progress in recovery was slower than I had hoped. When I felt discouraged I tried to remember to look back a week and realize that I WAS in fact improving. That gave me courage to work through the pain to do the exercises, usually with help of pain medication. The bottom line is that I am so glad I had the surgery and worked hard on rehab. Instead of every step even with a cane being severe pain I can now walk normally without help. Stranger wouldn't even know I had a replacement. Breath deep and count your blessing and know that " This too shall pass away. " RUTH --- on <mdavison@...> wrote: > Don't rip any hair out... that sounds like a VERY > conservative estimate-- > you should be functional long before that. It took > me about 3 months from > the second hip to do more things that I couldn't do > before the replacements > than I could list, including driving. At four > months, I was taking part in > pickup basketball games at the nearest park. > > A lot is going to depend on you-- your efforts and > determination to get back > to your life. Like the Nike ad-- " Just Do It! " > > Greywolf - RTHR-2003; LTHR-2004 > mdavison@... > > > > _____ > > From: Joint Replacement > [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On > Behalf Of Contessica > Sent: 12 April, 2006 4:29 AM > Joint Replacement > Subject: I hate this!!! > > > I just had my hip replaced on the 22 and just got > told by the pt and > doctor that I will be up to par in about 8 months. I > just want to rip > my hair out I am so frustrated. > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 You don't say the nature of your surgery. All I can tell you is that, at age 59, I was darned close to " par " in about 3 months after each uncomplicated surgery, receiving a hybrid hip each time, and I felt good enough after about 3 weeks to start getting bored and impatient - a good sign. I used a walking aid for up to 3 months. However, it is said by some surgeons that strength can improve for up to a year after THR. Maybe that is what they meant. Keep doing those exercises. > > I just had my hip replaced on the 22 and just got told by the pt and > doctor that I will be up to par in about 8 months. I just want to rip > my hair out I am so frustrated. > > ~Contessica > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Hey Lady, It may not take 8 months, it may take longer. I know very well about wanting to be "right" right now. I am the same way. I still am not totally where I want to be but every day is a little bit better. Hang in there and don't rip out any hair. Gentle Hugs, Contessa -- I hate this!!! I just had my hip replaced on the 22 and just got told by the pt and doctor that I will be up to par in about 8 months. I just want to rip my hair out I am so frustrated. ~Contessica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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