Re: TKR, age, possible infection in new knee

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In a message dated 10/28/2006 7:54:30 A.M. Central Standard Time, ohdonna_68@... writes:

I am appalled that a doctor would call you fat. What an absolute, unprofessional jerk! He does not deserve your respect, trust or money, but a good kick in the shins, but I guess that would be assault and could get you in trouble. And we want you to direct all your energy in a positive way -- to getting fit and healthy. Let's wish each other well. I keep seeing myself with my new grandchild due in April. New strong knees, and if I keep working hard, a thinner me. Wish me luck.

Donna

My very best,

Donna

Hi Donna, yep I need a jumpstart. I would like to swim but I need to find one that is nice and warm and doesn't cost too much. Guess I need to start checking around huh? I don't think I could have kicked that Dr. in the shins at that time, but I can now . I wish you well also. I'm sure that after my ribs heal I'll be able to do more and get some of this off and probably the depression also. Thanks,

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Dear Ann S

I have tried all the natural remedies known to man and then some and now stick with what works for me

I find the hardest thing with RA and all of these boney problems is that what works for one person is more than likely not going to work for the next and that is what the frustrating thing about it is

Aussie

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Thanks for your detailed answer. Wow! A cyst blew out your tibia! I tell ya. I've learned about more horrors in this group than in any other I've been in, even one for depression!

So your bone is good enough further down to support another implant? I hope so & wish you total success. You've had enough trouble!!

Do you take chondroitin & glucosamine? I have a 2nd-cousin-in-law with RA. She's in her 40's. She claims that C & G "cured" her. She's a nurse, so it's not like she's an airhead about it.

Ann S.

Re: TKR, age, possible infection in new knee

My questions to the group are:1) both docs I've seen are very concerned about waiting to do a TKRuntil one is at least 60. I am 55. this doc explained it betterabout his worries for me. He said they see the new knees lastingabout 10-15 yrs. in patients 60 and older because at that age peopledo not move or turn as fast as younger patients. The older patienttends to sit more also and this is what allows the TKR to last the10-15 yrs. In younger patients, they see them wearing out sooner.Then if they have to go in a 2nd time, the results aren't as good.the TV ads advertising TKR are misleading because if you try to betoo active, you will shorten the live of your new knee. Anyone herewant to respond who's had a TKR or known someone and any relatedlong term success and/or problems?Hi, I'm 46 and have had both of my knees done. They didn't want to do them until I was at least 50 but I was going to end up in a wheel chair. Mine started when I was 26 and I went through all of the injections, arthroscopies, etc. I'm very glad that I had them done. Heck, you could get hit by a car tomorrow.

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All I know is she told me when she was here for a short

visit she was taking it. She said she bought it on the

net and it came from Europe. During the autopsy

they found it was in her system and her parents still had the bottle. Lots of stuff from overseas is never recalled or we don't hear about it.

Sherry

Re: TKR, age, possible infection in new knee

My questions to the group are:1) both docs I've seen are very concerned about waiting to do a TKRuntil one is at least 60. I am 55. this doc explained it betterabout his worries for me. He said they see the new knees lastingabout 10-15 yrs. in patients 60 and older because at that age peopledo not move or turn as fast as younger patients. The older patienttends to sit more also and this is what allows the TKR to last the10-15 yrs. In younger patients, they see them wearing out sooner.Then if they have to go in a 2nd time, the results aren't as good.the TV ads advertising TKR are misleading because if you try to betoo active, you will shorten the live of your new knee. Anyone herewant to respond who's had a TKR or known someone and any relatedlong term success and/or problems?Hi, I'm 46 and have had both of my knees done. They didn't want to do them until I was at least 50 but I was going to end up in a wheel chair. Mine started when I was 26 and I went through all of the injections, arthroscopies, etc. I'm very glad that I had them done. Heck, you could get hit by a car tomorrow.

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