Re: TKR nearly 6 months ago - funny sensations in knee

[Guest guest]

Hi Lin, My problems are not as serious as yours, but yes, I have skin problems

also. My knee always feels as if I had an Ace bandage on it, and the bottom of

the scar tingles when I rub it. I use Palmer's Cocoa butter it twice a day. I

have tried other things, but this seems the best for me. I think you can get it

at Boot's, but I am not sure. I brought a jar with me this week.

But you are not alone, I think. Others here have mentioned the Ace bandage

effect.

Joan, in Bedale for the month.

________________________________

From: Tinopener <tinopener@...>

Total Joint replacement <Joint Replacement >

Sent: Thu, January 27, 2011 2:56:11 PM

Subject: TKR nearly 6 months ago - funny sensations in

knee

Hi all

I'm coming up to 6 months post op and I still have a problem. Parts of the

skin on my knee are ulstrasentive to the light touch of my duvet on them at

night. This results in an unpleasant burning and irritated feeling, which

can be very uhnpleasant and keeps me awake. If I press hard against the

duvet, then things aren't so bad, but it is difficult to get the knee in a

position where it's comfortable. The worse areas are on the inside of the

knee where there is still feeling, and just below it. Some nights the

sensations seem to spread further down and across the leg, and may even

spread to the other leg, which is very wierd. (My husband thinks that the

brain picks up on it and causes the other leg to come out in sympathy!)

Rubbing Bio-oil into the knee and down the leg does help a bit, as the

slightly greasy surface lessens the impact of the feel of the duvet.

Has anyone else ever had this problem? Did you grow out of it? Any ideas of

what I might be able to do to help it go away? I'm wondering if I might have

to write to my surgeon to ask him.

Thanks

Lin

UK

[Guest guest]

Hello Joan

Thank you.

This is very different from the ACE bandage effect, which I have also had,

and still get from time to time. That I can cope with, but this irritation

just from the duvet touching my knee gently is a real problem at times.

Funny enough, nothing else causes it - not even my trousers which I wear all

the time (except of course in bed!). It's such an unpleasant feeling!

Lin

>>Hi Lin, My problems are not as serious as yours, but yes, I have skin

>>problems

also. My knee always feels as if I had an Ace bandage on it, and the bottom

of

the scar tingles when I rub it. I use Palmer's Cocoa butter it twice a day.

I

have tried other things, but this seems the best for me. I think you can

get it

at Boot's, but I am not sure. I brought a jar with me this week.

But you are not alone, I think. Others here have mentioned the Ace bandage

effect.

Joan, in Bedale for the month.

[Guest guest]

You may be able to suppress the sensation by spreading some topical anesthetic

on your knee before you get into bed.  I'm thinking of something containing

lidocaine, the type of product that you would use to stop the itch of a mosquito

bite.

Just a thought,

Peggy

From: Tinopener <tinopener@...>

Subject: Re: TKR nearly 6 months ago - funny

sensations in knee

Joint Replacement

Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 4:40 PM

 

Hello Joan

Thank you.

This is very different from the ACE bandage effect, which I have also had,

and still get from time to time. That I can cope with, but this irritation

just from the duvet touching my knee gently is a real problem at times.

Funny enough, nothing else causes it - not even my trousers which I wear all

the time (except of course in bed!). It's such an unpleasant feeling!

Lin

>>Hi Lin, My problems are not as serious as yours, but yes, I have skin

>>problems

also. My knee always feels as if I had an Ace bandage on it, and the bottom

of

the scar tingles when I rub it. I use Palmer's Cocoa butter it twice a day.

I

have tried other things, but this seems the best for me. I think you can

get it

at Boot's, but I am not sure. I brought a jar with me this week.

But you are not alone, I think. Others here have mentioned the Ace bandage

effect.

Joan, in Bedale for the month.

[Guest guest]

Lin, I do not mean to be smart by asking this but what do you wear to bed?

Perhaps if you wore pajamas it would prevent the duvet from touching the

knee. BARB in Florida

Re: TKR nearly 6 months ago - funny

sensations in knee

Hello Joan

Thank you.

This is very different from the ACE bandage effect, which I have also had,

and still get from time to time. That I can cope with, but this irritation

just from the duvet touching my knee gently is a real problem at times.

Funny enough, nothing else causes it - not even my trousers which I wear all

the time (except of course in bed!). It's such an unpleasant feeling!

Lin

>>Hi Lin, My problems are not as serious as yours, but yes, I have skin

>>problems

also. My knee always feels as if I had an Ace bandage on it, and the bottom

of

the scar tingles when I rub it. I use Palmer's Cocoa butter it twice a day.

I

have tried other things, but this seems the best for me. I think you can

get it

at Boot's, but I am not sure. I brought a jar with me this week.

But you are not alone, I think. Others here have mentioned the Ace bandage

effect.

Joan, in Bedale for the month.

------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Hi Lin and Joan and all:

When I had L. TKR 10/09, I had similar problems for several months. Some

things that helped: a fabric-covered board shoved vertical at the foot

of the bed that lifted the sheet and (light) quilt off the toesies and

knee area just enuf so there was no real pressure. Also, I found a pair

of (mens') nylon tricot pajama pants that were plenty wide for the

still-swollen knee without being tight at all. They allowed me to slide

around easily for the little bit of movement that I seemed to need.

Also, the cocoa butter type gentle rubbing stuff helped too - I think

one problem was dry skin.

Right now I have the R. foot in a cast until March, recovering from a

triple arthrodesis that re-aligned and fused various foot bones. Seems

like every winter I get to re-hab some part ---

Good luck, and do whatever your P/T and doctors tell you.

///Cheers, Adrienne in Wyoming for the duration

=======================================================================

On 1/27/2011 3:40 PM, Tinopener wrote:

>

> Hello Joan

>

> Thank you.

>

> This is very different from the ACE bandage effect, which I have also

> had,

> and still get from time to time. That I can cope with, but this

> irritation

> just from the duvet touching my knee gently is a real problem at times.

> Funny enough, nothing else causes it - not even my trousers which I

> wear all

> the time (except of course in bed!). It's such an unpleasant feeling!

>

> Lin

>

> >>Hi Lin, My problems are not as serious as yours, but yes, I have skin

> >>problems

> also. My knee always feels as if I had an Ace bandage on it, and the

> bottom

> of

> the scar tingles when I rub it. I use Palmer's Cocoa butter it twice a

> day.

> I

> have tried other things, but this seems the best for me. I think you can

> get it

> at Boot's, but I am not sure. I brought a jar with me this week.

> But you are not alone, I think. Others here have mentioned the Ace bandage

> effect.

> Joan, in Bedale for the month.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I too have that ace effect and sometimes it gets darn miserable. I rub medicated

udder balm that I get from Big R ranch stores. Don’t get the bag balm in green

can cause it contains mercury. It’s a cooling effect rub and makes my knee

calm down some. Not sleeping good and had a long ride today to doctor and

didn’t do good with that either. This tough old farm wife has been through

some aches and pains but this knee surgery has been the pits... in Montana

From: Tinopener

Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 3:40 PM

Joint Replacement

Subject: Re: TKR nearly 6 months ago - funny

sensations in knee

Hello Joan

Thank you.

This is very different from the ACE bandage effect, which I have also had,

and still get from time to time. That I can cope with, but this irritation

just from the duvet touching my knee gently is a real problem at times.

Funny enough, nothing else causes it - not even my trousers which I wear all

the time (except of course in bed!). It's such an unpleasant feeling!

Lin

>>Hi Lin, My problems are not as serious as yours, but yes, I have skin

>>problems

also. My knee always feels as if I had an Ace bandage on it, and the bottom

of

the scar tingles when I rub it. I use Palmer's Cocoa butter it twice a day.

I

have tried other things, but this seems the best for me. I think you can

get it

at Boot's, but I am not sure. I brought a jar with me this week.

But you are not alone, I think. Others here have mentioned the Ace bandage

effect.

Joan, in Bedale for the month.

[Guest guest]

Boy Adrienne you’ve been through the ringer. I cant imagine the frustration

your going through and I myself get so angry being layed up and not being able

to drive. Miss my independence, Stubborn old farm wife that I am.

How about a big hug for the day.......... linda in montana

From: Adrienne Ward

Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 7:13 PM

Joint Replacement

Cc: Tinopener

Subject: Re: TKR nearly 6 months ago - funny

sensations in knee

Hi Lin and Joan and all:

When I had L. TKR 10/09, I had similar problems for several months. Some

things that helped: a fabric-covered board shoved vertical at the foot

of the bed that lifted the sheet and (light) quilt off the toesies and

knee area just enuf so there was no real pressure. Also, I found a pair

of (mens') nylon tricot pajama pants that were plenty wide for the

still-swollen knee without being tight at all. They allowed me to slide

around easily for the little bit of movement that I seemed to need.

Also, the cocoa butter type gentle rubbing stuff helped too - I think

one problem was dry skin.

Right now I have the R. foot in a cast until March, recovering from a

triple arthrodesis that re-aligned and fused various foot bones. Seems

like every winter I get to re-hab some part ---

Good luck, and do whatever your P/T and doctors tell you.

///Cheers, Adrienne in Wyoming for the duration

=======================================================================

On 1/27/2011 3:40 PM, Tinopener wrote:

>

> Hello Joan

>

> Thank you.

>

> This is very different from the ACE bandage effect, which I have also

> had,

> and still get from time to time. That I can cope with, but this

> irritation

> just from the duvet touching my knee gently is a real problem at times.

> Funny enough, nothing else causes it - not even my trousers which I

> wear all

> the time (except of course in bed!). It's such an unpleasant feeling!

>

> Lin

>

> >>Hi Lin, My problems are not as serious as yours, but yes, I have skin

> >>problems

> also. My knee always feels as if I had an Ace bandage on it, and the

> bottom

> of

> the scar tingles when I rub it. I use Palmer's Cocoa butter it twice a

> day.

> I

> have tried other things, but this seems the best for me. I think you can

> get it

> at Boot's, but I am not sure. I brought a jar with me this week.

> But you are not alone, I think. Others here have mentioned the Ace bandage

> effect.

> Joan, in Bedale for the month.

>

>

[Guest guest]

This reminded me of having a similar problem ‹ the weight of my comforter

was unbearable. I put a conga drum in bed with me to make a tent so I could

stay warm and not have the comforter touch me.

Sorry to hear about your foot, Adrienne, and wishing you healing.

Peace,

Jackie

On 1/27/11 6:13 PM, " Adrienne Ward " <Award@...> wrote:

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi Lin and Joan and all:

> When I had L. TKR 10/09, I had similar problems for several months. Some

> things that helped: a fabric-covered board shoved vertical at the foot

> of the bed that lifted the sheet and (light) quilt off the toesies and

> knee area just enuf so there was no real pressure. Also, I found a pair

> of (mens') nylon tricot pajama pants that were plenty wide for the

> still-swollen knee without being tight at all. They allowed me to slide

> around easily for the little bit of movement that I seemed to need.

> Also, the cocoa butter type gentle rubbing stuff helped too - I think

> one problem was dry skin.

> Right now I have the R. foot in a cast until March, recovering from a

> triple arthrodesis that re-aligned and fused various foot bones. Seems

> like every winter I get to re-hab some part ---

> Good luck, and do whatever your P/T and doctors tell you.

> ///Cheers, Adrienne in Wyoming for the duration

>

> =======================================================================

>

> On 1/27/2011 3:40 PM, Tinopener wrote:

>> >

>> > Hello Joan

>> >

>> > Thank you.

>> >

>> > This is very different from the ACE bandage effect, which I have also

>> > had,

>> > and still get from time to time. That I can cope with, but this

>> > irritation

>> > just from the duvet touching my knee gently is a real problem at times.

>> > Funny enough, nothing else causes it - not even my trousers which I

>> > wear all

>> > the time (except of course in bed!). It's such an unpleasant feeling!

>> >

>> > Lin

>> >

>>>> > >>Hi Lin, My problems are not as serious as yours, but yes, I have skin

>>>> > >>problems

>> > also. My knee always feels as if I had an Ace bandage on it, and the

>> > bottom

>> > of

>> > the scar tingles when I rub it. I use Palmer's Cocoa butter it twice a

>> > day.

>> > I

>> > have tried other things, but this seems the best for me. I think you can

>> > get it

>> > at Boot's, but I am not sure. I brought a jar with me this week.

>> > But you are not alone, I think. Others here have mentioned the Ace bandage

>> > effect.

>> > Joan, in Bedale for the month.

>> >

>> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Peggy

>>You may be able to suppress the sensation by spreading some topical

>>anesthetic on your knee before you get into bed. I'm thinking of something

>>containing lidocaine, the type of product that you would use to stop the

>>itch of a mosquito bite.

Thank you -that might help! Strangely enough the problem seems to wear off

overnight, maybe my leg just gets used to being under the duvet. Some

sunburn lotions contain lidocaine, so they may be a possible.

Lin

[Guest guest]

Hi Barb

>>Lin, I do not mean to be smart by asking this but what do you wear to bed?

Perhaps if you wore pajamas it would prevent the duvet from touching the

knee.

I havent worn pyjamas for years, I never did like them much. If I have to

wear anything, it's a nightie, but I fidget so much that I end up with it

twisted all round me, with it ruckled up under my rear! I'd get too hot,

too. So it's just my birthday suit and (while it's very cold) bedsocks!

I just hope the problem gradually does away as the nerves start to really

recover. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

Lin

[Guest guest]

Thank you Adrienne - I hope your foot will be as good as new once it's out

of the cast!

Lin

Hi Lin and Joan and all:

When I had L. TKR 10/09, I had similar problems for several months. Some

things that helped: a fabric-covered board shoved vertical at the foot

of the bed that lifted the sheet and (light) quilt off the toesies and

knee area just enuf so there was no real pressure. Also, I found a pair

of (mens') nylon tricot pajama pants that were plenty wide for the

still-swollen knee without being tight at all. They allowed me to slide

around easily for the little bit of movement that I seemed to need.

Also, the cocoa butter type gentle rubbing stuff helped too - I think

one problem was dry skin.

Right now I have the R. foot in a cast until March, recovering from a

triple arthrodesis that re-aligned and fused various foot bones. Seems

like every winter I get to re-hab some part ---

Good luck, and do whatever your P/T and doctors tell you.

///Cheers, Adrienne in Wyoming for the duration

=======================================================================

On 1/27/2011 3:40 PM, Tinopener wrote:

>

> Hello Joan

>

> Thank you.

>

> This is very different from the ACE bandage effect, which I have also

> had,

> and still get from time to time. That I can cope with, but this

> irritation

> just from the duvet touching my knee gently is a real problem at times.

> Funny enough, nothing else causes it - not even my trousers which I

> wear all

> the time (except of course in bed!). It's such an unpleasant feeling!

>

> Lin

>

> >>Hi Lin, My problems are not as serious as yours, but yes, I have skin

> >>problems

> also. My knee always feels as if I had an Ace bandage on it, and the

> bottom

> of

> the scar tingles when I rub it. I use Palmer's Cocoa butter it twice a

> day.

> I

> have tried other things, but this seems the best for me. I think you can

> get it

> at Boot's, but I am not sure. I brought a jar with me this week.

> But you are not alone, I think. Others here have mentioned the Ace bandage

> effect.

> Joan, in Bedale for the month.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

I've found Bio-oil very good - it helped heal the would quickly, and using

it as a massage smoothed out all the lumps and bumps left when the staples

were removed. I couldnt cope with car risdes to beging with either - they

were agony. But after a couple of months I was OK with them and got

permission to drive. I still wouldnt like to drive a long way, as the knee

still hurts, but a few miles from home is fine. If I'm a passenger I can

cope with long distances now (well, long for the UK!). I hope you will feel

more comfortable soon. Are you going for daily walks? I was told that it is

the best meds for the ACE effect and shin pain, good luck!

Lin

I too have that ace effect and sometimes it gets darn miserable. I rub

medicated udder balm that I get from Big R ranch stores. Don’t get the bag

balm in green can cause it contains mercury. It’s a cooling effect rub and

makes my knee calm down some. Not sleeping good and had a long ride today to

doctor and didn’t do good with that either. This tough old farm wife has

been through some aches and pains but this knee surgery has been the pits...

in Montana

From: Tinopener

Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 3:40 PM

Joint Replacement

Subject: Re: TKR nearly 6 months ago - funny

sensations in knee

Hello Joan

Thank you.

This is very different from the ACE bandage effect, which I have also had,

and still get from time to time. That I can cope with, but this irritation

just from the duvet touching my knee gently is a real problem at times.

Funny enough, nothing else causes it - not even my trousers which I wear all

the time (except of course in bed!). It's such an unpleasant feeling!

Lin

>>Hi Lin, My problems are not as serious as yours, but yes, I have skin

>>problems

also. My knee always feels as if I had an Ace bandage on it, and the bottom

of

the scar tingles when I rub it. I use Palmer's Cocoa butter it twice a day.

I

have tried other things, but this seems the best for me. I think you can

get it

at Boot's, but I am not sure. I brought a jar with me this week.

But you are not alone, I think. Others here have mentioned the Ace bandage

effect.

Joan, in Bedale for the month.

[Guest guest]

Hi Jackie

>>This reminded me of having a similar problem < the weight of my comforter

was unbearable. I put a conga drum in bed with me to make a tent so I could

stay warm and not have the comforter touch me.

I don't think we'd have room for something like that! Nice idea though. How

long was it before the problem went away?

Lin

Sorry to hear about your foot, Adrienne, and wishing you healing.

Peace,

Jackie

On 1/27/11 6:13 PM, " Adrienne Ward " <Award@...> wrote:

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi Lin and Joan and all:

> When I had L. TKR 10/09, I had similar problems for several months. Some

> things that helped: a fabric-covered board shoved vertical at the foot

> of the bed that lifted the sheet and (light) quilt off the toesies and

> knee area just enuf so there was no real pressure. Also, I found a pair

> of (mens') nylon tricot pajama pants that were plenty wide for the

> still-swollen knee without being tight at all. They allowed me to slide

> around easily for the little bit of movement that I seemed to need.

> Also, the cocoa butter type gentle rubbing stuff helped too - I think

> one problem was dry skin.

> Right now I have the R. foot in a cast until March, recovering from a

> triple arthrodesis that re-aligned and fused various foot bones. Seems

> like every winter I get to re-hab some part ---

> Good luck, and do whatever your P/T and doctors tell you.

> ///Cheers, Adrienne in Wyoming for the duration

>

> =======================================================================

>

> On 1/27/2011 3:40 PM, Tinopener wrote:

>> >

>> > Hello Joan

>> >

>> > Thank you.

>> >

>> > This is very different from the ACE bandage effect, which I have also

>> > had,

>> > and still get from time to time. That I can cope with, but this

>> > irritation

>> > just from the duvet touching my knee gently is a real problem at times.

>> > Funny enough, nothing else causes it - not even my trousers which I

>> > wear all

>> > the time (except of course in bed!). It's such an unpleasant feeling!

>> >

>> > Lin

>> >

>>>> > >>Hi Lin, My problems are not as serious as yours, but yes, I have

>>>> > >>skin

>>>> > >>problems

>> > also. My knee always feels as if I had an Ace bandage on it, and the

>> > bottom

>> > of

>> > the scar tingles when I rub it. I use Palmer's Cocoa butter it twice a

>> > day.

>> > I

>> > have tried other things, but this seems the best for me. I think you

>> > can

>> > get it

>> > at Boot's, but I am not sure. I brought a jar with me this week.

>> > But you are not alone, I think. Others here have mentioned the Ace

>> > bandage

>> > effect.

>> > Joan, in Bedale for the month.

>> >

>> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

I was pretty desperate at the time.

Sorry but I don't remember hoe long it lasted....

I hope yours will go away soon. Have you asked the advice nurse or doc about

this?

Jackie

Jackie on

Borntodrum.org

Womendrummers.org

Girightshotline.org

510-332-5998

On Jan 28, 2011, at 3:43 AM, " Tinopener " <tinopener@...> wrote:

>

> Hi Jackie

>

> >>This reminded me of having a similar problem < the weight of my comforter

> was unbearable. I put a conga drum in bed with me to make a tent so I could

> stay warm and not have the comforter touch me.

>

> I don't think we'd have room for something like that! Nice idea though. How

> long was it before the problem went away?

>

> Lin

>

> Sorry to hear about your foot, Adrienne, and wishing you healing.

>

> Peace,

> Jackie

>

> On 1/27/11 6:13 PM, " Adrienne Ward " <Award@...> wrote:

>

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Hi Lin and Joan and all:

> > When I had L. TKR 10/09, I had similar problems for several months. Some

> > things that helped: a fabric-covered board shoved vertical at the foot

> > of the bed that lifted the sheet and (light) quilt off the toesies and

> > knee area just enuf so there was no real pressure. Also, I found a pair

> > of (mens') nylon tricot pajama pants that were plenty wide for the

> > still-swollen knee without being tight at all. They allowed me to slide

> > around easily for the little bit of movement that I seemed to need.

> > Also, the cocoa butter type gentle rubbing stuff helped too - I think

> > one problem was dry skin.

> > Right now I have the R. foot in a cast until March, recovering from a

> > triple arthrodesis that re-aligned and fused various foot bones. Seems

> > like every winter I get to re-hab some part ---

> > Good luck, and do whatever your P/T and doctors tell you.

> > ///Cheers, Adrienne in Wyoming for the duration

> >

> > =======================================================================

> >

> > On 1/27/2011 3:40 PM, Tinopener wrote:

> >> >

> >> > Hello Joan

> >> >

> >> > Thank you.

> >> >

> >> > This is very different from the ACE bandage effect, which I have also

> >> > had,

> >> > and still get from time to time. That I can cope with, but this

> >> > irritation

> >> > just from the duvet touching my knee gently is a real problem at times.

> >> > Funny enough, nothing else causes it - not even my trousers which I

> >> > wear all

> >> > the time (except of course in bed!). It's such an unpleasant feeling!

> >> >

> >> > Lin

> >> >

> >>>> > >>Hi Lin, My problems are not as serious as yours, but yes, I have

> >>>> > >>skin

> >>>> > >>problems

> >> > also. My knee always feels as if I had an Ace bandage on it, and the

> >> > bottom

> >> > of

> >> > the scar tingles when I rub it. I use Palmer's Cocoa butter it twice a

> >> > day.

> >> > I

> >> > have tried other things, but this seems the best for me. I think you

> >> > can

> >> > get it

> >> > at Boot's, but I am not sure. I brought a jar with me this week.

> >> > But you are not alone, I think. Others here have mentioned the Ace

> >> > bandage

> >> > effect.

> >> > Joan, in Bedale for the month.

> >> >

> >> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Adrienne, I am really sorry about your foot. That sounds dreadful. I hope

it's better soon.

All the best, Joan

________________________________

From: Tinopener <tinopener@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Fri, January 28, 2011 11:37:05 AM

Subject: Re: TKR nearly 6 months ago - funny

sensations in knee

Thank you Adrienne - I hope your foot will be as good as new once it's out

of the cast!

Lin

Hi Lin and Joan and all:

When I had L. TKR 10/09, I had similar problems for several months. Some

things that helped: a fabric-covered board shoved vertical at the foot

of the bed that lifted the sheet and (light) quilt off the toesies and

knee area just enuf so there was no real pressure. Also, I found a pair

of (mens') nylon tricot pajama pants that were plenty wide for the

still-swollen knee without being tight at all. They allowed me to slide

around easily for the little bit of movement that I seemed to need.

Also, the cocoa butter type gentle rubbing stuff helped too - I think

one problem was dry skin.

Right now I have the R. foot in a cast until March, recovering from a

triple arthrodesis that re-aligned and fused various foot bones. Seems

like every winter I get to re-hab some part ---

Good luck, and do whatever your P/T and doctors tell you.

///Cheers, Adrienne in Wyoming for the duration

=======================================================================

On 1/27/2011 3:40 PM, Tinopener wrote:

>

> Hello Joan

>

> Thank you.

>

> This is very different from the ACE bandage effect, which I have also

> had,

> and still get from time to time. That I can cope with, but this

> irritation

> just from the duvet touching my knee gently is a real problem at times.

> Funny enough, nothing else causes it - not even my trousers which I

> wear all

> the time (except of course in bed!). It's such an unpleasant feeling!

>

> Lin

>

> >>Hi Lin, My problems are not as serious as yours, but yes, I have skin

> >>problems

> also. My knee always feels as if I had an Ace bandage on it, and the

> bottom

> of

> the scar tingles when I rub it. I use Palmer's Cocoa butter it twice a

> day.

> I

> have tried other things, but this seems the best for me. I think you can

> get it

> at Boot's, but I am not sure. I brought a jar with me this week.

> But you are not alone, I think. Others here have mentioned the Ace bandage

> effect.

> Joan, in Bedale for the month.

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Hi Jackie

So far the only person I have asked has been the physiotherapist, who

advised me to stroke the area with a variety of textiles (cotton wool,

facecloth, brush, etc) to retrain it. I did this but it's not worked. It's a

little better than it was though.

Lin

>>I was pretty desperate at the time.

Sorry but I don't remember hoe long it lasted....

I hope yours will go away soon. Have you asked the advice nurse or doc

about this?

Jackie

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the birthday suit is my nightwear also....everything winds around me and

chokes me.....too confining.......BARB

Re: TKR nearly 6 months ago - funny

sensations in knee

Hi Barb

>>Lin, I do not mean to be smart by asking this but what do you wear to bed?

Perhaps if you wore pajamas it would prevent the duvet from touching the

knee.

I havent worn pyjamas for years, I never did like them much. If I have to

wear anything, it's a nightie, but I fidget so much that I end up with it

twisted all round me, with it ruckled up under my rear! I'd get too hot,

too. So it's just my birthday suit and (while it's very cold) bedsocks!

I just hope the problem gradually does away as the nerves start to really

recover. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

Lin

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Yes - that's it exactly, Barb!

Lin

the birthday suit is my nightwear also....everything winds around me and

chokes me.....too confining.......BARB

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thanks for information , its been very helpful. I had therapy today and they

used a suction cup on the scar. Hmm, not sure what it does but know I didn’t

care for it @@ I am making progress, it hasn’t been a month yet and im almost

of the walker unless I get real tired. Guess I will be on the bike next week and

heck I don’t even like it when I have two good legs. I like bike riding

outside , not in the house.

We are having nice chinook now but gonna be 4 below tomorrow nite so there

goes the good weather. Im lookin forward with my new knee to do some gardening

and some flowers this spring. And talk my two collies for rock hounding trips. I

hope this knee will make a big difference and I wont have to have the other knee

done. Didn’t like this ordeal at all but I know it will get better. Still got

the elastic effect going on but did sleep a good 5 hours today for the first

time. Im lookin forward to driving myself and back to being a little more

independent. For now im walking my loop in the house, its to icey to go outside

yet. long drives have been real exhausting but I go 40 miles one way to doctor.

then we try to get our shoppin in and I sit in the truck. Got a bag of wheat to

prop my knee up in the truck and that helped... so lots of tricks out there for

making it just a little easier arent there. @@ linda in montana

From: Tinopener

Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 4:41 AM

Joint Replacement

Subject: Re: TKR nearly 6 months ago - funny

sensations in knee

Hi

I've found Bio-oil very good - it helped heal the would quickly, and using

it as a massage smoothed out all the lumps and bumps left when the staples

were removed. I couldnt cope with car risdes to beging with either - they

were agony. But after a couple of months I was OK with them and got

permission to drive. I still wouldnt like to drive a long way, as the knee

still hurts, but a few miles from home is fine. If I'm a passenger I can

cope with long distances now (well, long for the UK!). I hope you will feel

more comfortable soon. Are you going for daily walks? I was told that it is

the best meds for the ACE effect and shin pain, good luck!

Lin

I too have that ace effect and sometimes it gets darn miserable. I rub

medicated udder balm that I get from Big R ranch stores. Don’t get the bag

balm in green can cause it contains mercury. It’s a cooling effect rub and

makes my knee calm down some. Not sleeping good and had a long ride today to

doctor and didn’t do good with that either. This tough old farm wife has

been through some aches and pains but this knee surgery has been the pits...

in Montana

From: Tinopener

Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 3:40 PM

Joint Replacement

Subject: Re: TKR nearly 6 months ago - funny

sensations in knee

Hello Joan

Thank you.

This is very different from the ACE bandage effect, which I have also had,

and still get from time to time. That I can cope with, but this irritation

just from the duvet touching my knee gently is a real problem at times.

Funny enough, nothing else causes it - not even my trousers which I wear all

the time (except of course in bed!). It's such an unpleasant feeling!

Lin

>>Hi Lin, My problems are not as serious as yours, but yes, I have skin

>>problems

also. My knee always feels as if I had an Ace bandage on it, and the bottom

of

the scar tingles when I rub it. I use Palmer's Cocoa butter it twice a day.

I

have tried other things, but this seems the best for me. I think you can

get it

at Boot's, but I am not sure. I brought a jar with me this week.

But you are not alone, I think. Others here have mentioned the Ace bandage

effect.

Joan, in Bedale for the month.

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Hi

>>thanks for information , its been very helpful. I had therapy today and

>>they used a suction cup on the scar. Hmm, not sure what it does but know I

>>didn’t care for it @@

That doesnt sound very pleasant! I had a dimple, a pucker, on the scar.

Massaging with the oil made it go away.

>> I am making progress, it hasn’t been a month yet and im almost of the

>> walker unless I get real tired. Guess I will be on the bike next week and

>> heck I don’t even like it when I have two good legs. I like bike riding

>> outside , not in the house.

When it went icy and snowy here we bought a treadmill, as we both find

walking beneficial, and I'm supposed to go for a walk every day. It does

help! I've not tried a bike though.

>> We are having nice chinook now but gonna be 4 below tomorrow nite so

>> there goes the good weather.

Ouch, that's cold, as I believe you probably mean fahrenheit?

>> Im lookin forward with my new knee to do some gardening and some flowers

>> this spring. And talk my two collies for rock hounding trips. I hope this

>> knee will make a big difference and I wont have to have the other knee

>> done. Didn’t like this ordeal at all but I know it will get better. Still

>> got the elastic effect going on but did sleep a good 5 hours today for

>> the first time. Im lookin forward to driving myself and back to being a

>> little more independent. For now im walking my loop in the house, its to

>> icey to go outside yet. long drives have been real exhausting but I go 40

>> miles one way to doctor. then we try to get our shoppin in and I sit in

>> the truck. Got a bag of wheat to prop my knee up in the truck and that

>> helped... so lots of tricks out there for making it just a little easier

>> arent there.

My surgeon is about 25 miles away, the GP is only about 2.5, thank goodness.

When I came home from hospital 4 days after the op the 25 mile car journey

have me horrendous pain as I couldn't find any position for my leg that

didn't hurt, despite propping it up with numerous cushions. So much easier

after a month! You have to be inventive to get comfortable, don't you! I

used a bone shaped neck cushion in bed for a while - it helped as a cushion

between my knees if I lay on my side, and as a prop to keep the sore knee

upright if I lay on my back.

I hope you don't have to have the other one done, - I think one's just

about all I can cope with, myself! I don't know how people who have them

both done manage the pain - they must be a lot braver than I.

Lin

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