Guest guest Posted November 14, 2000 Report Share Posted November 14, 2000 Yes, I also deal with the cold weather (it was 4 degrees-F this morning!) here in ND wreaking havoc on my knees. Just in the last couple of weeks that the cold weather has come, I have experienced more pain (achy) and stiffness in my knees. I'm currently on Vioxx anti-inflam but I usually just take Advil for the pain and try to keep them warm. You might want to wear a sleeve or light brace on your knees while working out or even during the day. But yes, I can and do relate. I don't have the discoloration that you've mentioned, though. <br><br>Best of luck and try to stay warm! Only about 6 months until Spring!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2003 Report Share Posted October 3, 2003 The temperature has no effect on a fake joint. > Now that us in the northern hemisphere are about to face winter, I would > like to know how replaced joints do in cold. I am 8 weeks post op on a > total knee replacement. Even though winters here are mild, we are planning > a trip to Spokane over thanksgiving. How does the cold affect you replaced > joints? > > Awl Knotted Up - Custom woodworking > > Don Bowen donb@c... > Valley Center, CA http://www.braingarage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2003 Report Share Posted October 3, 2003 I replied once, but lost it somehow. I don't know about the cold, but my new hip is a real rain forcaster. It will probably tell me if it going to get cold too. We don't have that much cold weather in Florida though. Jellybean Cold weather Now that us in the northern hemisphere are about to face winter, I would like to know how replaced joints do in cold. I am 8 weeks post op on a total knee replacement. Even though winters here are mild, we are planning a trip to Spokane over thanksgiving. How does the cold affect you replaced joints?Awl Knotted Up - Custom woodworkingDon Bowen donb@...Valley Center, CA http://www.braingarage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2003 Report Share Posted October 3, 2003 Hi Don.. Re: the winter....I had my TKR August 6th which in Australia is in the middle of our winter and it was fine.. Where I live is rather mild too but the temp does get down to 0 or -0 degrees at times but it doesn't snow.. To be honest I have never seen snow.. The cold however does affect me rather severely but that is because I have Osteo Arthritis in every joint in my body and also have Lupus so I guess I am up against the odds anyway.. From my experience its not so much the cold that is the problem as the change in the barometric pressure because the pain for me is at its worse around the change of season.. Just at present here we are into our late spring and man, every part of me is hurting.. Take care mate and I hope your trip is a good one.. Graham... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2003 Report Share Posted October 3, 2003 Cold weather is the pits for me. The cold has always made me hurt more, but since the car wreck in April, it seems I am hurting twice as much as before. I wear a pain patch and take pain pills. And even that isn't controling the pain when the cold hits. I also have arteristis in all my joints so that makes it worst. I am in Oklahoma and here the winters can get bad. I sometimes wrap myself in an electric blanket for hours trying to warm up and quit hurting. So looking forward to Spring and Summer already. :-) L & F, "Don't hold to anger, hurt or pain. They steal your energy and keep you from love." -- Leo Buscaglia http://www.mmpets.com/Mystery Mountain Pets Cold weather Now that us in the northern hemisphere are about to face winter, I would like to know how replaced joints do in cold. I am 8 weeks post op on a total knee replacement. Even though winters here are mild, we are planning a trip to Spokane over thanksgiving. How does the cold affect you replaced joints?Awl Knotted Up - Custom woodworkingDon Bowen donb@...Valley Center, CA http://www.braingarage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2003 Report Share Posted October 3, 2003 You are right, but it does affect all areas around that fake joint. L & F, "Don't hold to anger, hurt or pain. They steal your energy and keep you from love." -- Leo Buscaglia http://www.mmpets.com/Mystery Mountain Pets Re: Cold weather The temperature has no effect on a fake joint. > Now that us in the northern hemisphere are about to face winter, I would > like to know how replaced joints do in cold. I am 8 weeks post op on a > total knee replacement. Even though winters here are mild, we are planning > a trip to Spokane over thanksgiving. How does the cold affect you replaced > joints?> > Awl Knotted Up - Custom woodworking> > Don Bowen donb@c...> Valley Center, CA http://www.braingarage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2003 Report Share Posted October 4, 2003 Hello, This is not to or about any one person or thing. I did write once before to say that I was having LTHR on Sep. 29 and wished someone who was also having it done the same day, 'best wishes'. Again, I hope your operation was the same as mine. I am bruised, I have some swelling. But, when you consider it was a major op., kind of like an 'amputation', that isn't so bad. I was delayed in getting home for a few hours, because they decided I needed some blood??!! Then they couldn't find any compatible blood (for a while). Seems I have some quirky antibodies?? All is well now. Operation on Monday, home on Wednesday afternoon, doing my own PT (faithfully), not worried about getting any infections from being in strange surroundings! Had a shower and washed my hair today! (It's my birthday-71 years old) I don't get pampered too much. Just the absolute minimum. To everyone out there who are not doing as well as I am, I want to wish you all well, have patience, do what you need to do to help yourself. Regards, Dunne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2003 Report Share Posted October 5, 2003 : I am glad that you are doing well, sounds like your surgeon is pretty progressive in his approach, and you must have been in good shape prior to surgery to be doing so well afterward. THR is a big surgery, don't think it is not. I might have read your message wrong, but Please do not compare it to an amputation. They are not in any way related, especially in the post operative rehab and psychological consequenses. I appologize if I missinterpreted what you wrote. Marilyn AnneDunne@... wrote: Hello, This is not to or about any one person or thing. I did write once before to say that I was having LTHR on Sep. 29 and wished someone who was also having it done the same day, 'best wishes'. Again, I hope your operation was the same as mine. I am bruised, I have some swelling. But, when you consider it was a major op., kind of like an 'amputation', that isn't so bad. I was delayed in getting home for a few hours, because they decided I needed some blood??!! Then they couldn't find any compatible blood (for a while). Seems I have some quirky antibodies?? All is well now. Operation on Monday, home on Wednesday afternoon, doing my own PT (faithfully), not worried about getting any infections from being in strange surroundings! Had a shower and washed my hair today! (It's my birthday-71 years old) I don't get pampered too much. Just the absolute minimum. To everyone out there who are not doing as well as I am, I want to wish you all well, have patience, do what you need to do to help yourself. Regards, Dunne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 Hi , This is Janna, I am the one that was having THR the same day as you, I did very well with surgery and was home on thursday morning, I to am doing my therapy at home faithfully. Other than being sore and tired i am doing really well. I am 41 and I think when its all said and done it will really be worth it, its just getting through the first few days. I hope you get along fine and take care. JannaAnneDunne@... wrote: Hello, This is not to or about any one person or thing. I did write once before to say that I was having LTHR on Sep. 29 and wished someone who was also having it done the same day, 'best wishes'. Again, I hope your operation was the same as mine.I am bruised, I have some swelling. But, when you consider it was a major op., kind of like an 'amputation', that isn't so bad. I was delayed in getting home for a few hours, because they decided I needed some blood??!! Then they couldn't find any compatible blood (for a while). Seems I have some quirky antibodies?? All is well now. Operation on Monday, home on Wednesday afternoon, doing my own PT (faithfully), not worried about getting any infections from being in strange surroundings! Had a shower and washed my hair today! (It's my birthday-71 years old) I don't get pampered too much. Just the absolute minimum.To everyone out there who are not doing as well as I am, I want to wish you all well, have patience, do what you need to do to help yourself.Regards, Dunne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Hi Janna, I am 46 and will be having a LHR in November. When were you able to drive? Thanks for any helful tips. It's so good to have this website! >From: janna lourash <janna_lou79@...> >Reply-Joint Replacement >Joint Replacement >Subject: Re: Cold weather >Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 08:09:39 -0700 (PDT) > >Hi , >This is Janna, I am the one that was having THR the same day as you, I did >very well with surgery and was home on thursday morning, I to am doing my >therapy at home faithfully. Other than being sore and tired i am doing >really well. I am 41 and I think when its all said and done it will really >be worth it, its just getting through the first few days. I hope you get >along fine and take care. > Janna > >AnneDunne@... wrote: >Hello, This is not to or about any one person or thing. I did write once >before to say that I was having LTHR on Sep. 29 and wished someone who was >also having it done the same day, 'best wishes'. Again, I hope your >operation was the same as mine. >I am bruised, I have some swelling. But, when you consider it was a major >op., kind of like an 'amputation', that isn't so bad. >I was delayed in getting home for a few hours, because they decided I >needed some blood??!! Then they couldn't find any compatible blood (for a >while). Seems I have some quirky antibodies?? All is well now. Operation >on Monday, home on Wednesday afternoon, doing my own PT (faithfully), not >worried about getting any infections from being in strange surroundings! >Had a shower and washed my hair today! (It's my birthday-71 years old) I >don't get pampered too much. Just the absolute minimum. >To everyone out there who are not doing as well as I am, I want to wish you >all well, have patience, do what you need to do to help yourself. >Regards, > Dunne > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Driving always depends on which knee you have having done! Ray Silva -- Re: Cold weather>Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 08:09:39 -0700 (PDT)>>Hi ,>This is Janna, I am the one that was having THR the same day as you, I did >very well with surgery and was home on thursday morning, I to am doing my >therapy at home faithfully. Other than being sore and tired i am doing >really well. I am 41 and I think when its all said and done it will really >be worth it, its just getting through the first few days. I hope you get >along fine and take care.> Janna>>AnneDunne@... wrote:>Hello, This is not to or about any one person or thing. I did write once >before to say that I was having LTHR on Sep. 29 and wished someone who was >also having it done the same day, 'best wishes'. Again, I hope your >operation was the same as mine.>I am bruised, I have some swelling. But, when you consider it was a major >op., kind of like an 'amputation', that isn't so bad.>I was delayed in getting home for a few hours, because they decided I >needed some blood??!! Then they couldn't find any compatible blood (for a >while). Seems I have some quirky antibodies?? All is well now. Operation >on Monday, home on Wednesday afternoon, doing my own PT (faithfully), not >worried about getting any infections from being in strange surroundings! >Had a shower and washed my hair today! (It's my birthday-71 years old) I >don't get pampered too much. Just the absolute minimum.>To everyone out there who are not doing as well as I am, I want to wish you >all well, have patience, do what you need to do to help yourself.>Regards,> Dunne> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 Hi Ray.. I drive a manual car and found that using the clutch was a great form of exercising the knee.. I started driving just as soon as I could get into the car and depress the clutch which was around six weeks after the op.. I have a question for all the group.. Are they still using the machine over in America that keeps the knee moving right after surgery.. Here in Australia they have stopped using it because of the problems it was causing post op.. My bro in law was amazed when I had my TKR done because the procedure had change so much from when he had his done.. Ideas change huh... Take care... Graham..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 Yes, they are still using the CPM machine. It gives false readings on the amount of extension depending on where the person places their waist. Ray -- Re: Cold weather Hi Ray.. I drive a manual car and found that using the clutch was a great form of exercising the knee.. I started driving just as soon as I could get into the car and depress the clutch which was around six weeks after the op.. I have a question for all the group.. Are they still using the machine over in America that keeps the knee moving right after surgery.. Here in Australia they have stopped using it because of the problems it was causing post op.. My bro in law was amazed when I had my TKR done because the procedure had change so much from when he had his done.. Ideas change huh... Take care... Graham..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 At 10/10/2003, you wrote: Hi Ray.. I drive a manual car and found that using the clutch was a great form of exercising the knee.. I started driving just as soon as I could get into the car and depress the clutch which was around six weeks after the op.. I started driving my manual transmission pickup at about 2 weeks post op. I did turn down a chance to drive in LA traffic yesterday and 9 weeks post op. I have a question for all the group.. Are they still using the machine over in America that keeps the knee moving right after surgery.. Here in Australia they have stopped using it because of the problems it was causing post op.. My bro in law was amazed when I had my TKR done because the procedure had change so much from when he had his done.. Ideas change huh... Take care. I was hooked up to the machine when I came out of the anesthesia. It was used for about 8 hours a day. There was also a small one when I came home. I left the hospital on the third morning and the machine was at 90 degrees. I had one here at home which was returned at 2 and a half weeks because I was already past its maximum of 115 degrees. Now I am at 9+ weeks post op with full range of motion but there is still significant pain. Most of the pain is on the outside of the knee but it may be mostly muscle pain as I have started going for bicycle rides. Awl Knotted Up - Custom woodworking Don Bowen donb@... Valley Center, CA http://www.braingarage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 At 10/10/2003, you wrote: > > Yes, they are still using the CPM machine. It gives false readings on > the amount of extension depending on where the person places their waist. I had problems early on getting proper extension. While flex was improving almost daily, extension seemed to have little or no change for days at a time. It was not until I started walking that extension really improved. Even know I feel that it is not enough but the Dr says it is fine. Awl Knotted Up - Custom woodworking Don Bowen donb@... Valley Center, CA http://www.braingarage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Hi Patti~Canada..... That's so much easier when you sign off that way for me to remember you. I've never had any problem with my fingers swelling or hurting with the cold. They just hurt for no reason at all most of the time. I do put on gloves the minute I go outside if it's really cold. I don't feel any different if I go out in the cold or in the heat so I guess I am no help. Just wanted you to know my condition.... ) We sure are all SO different, aren't we? Mi. Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Hi Patti~Canada..... That's so much easier when you sign off that way for me to remember you. I've never had any problem with my fingers swelling or hurting with the cold. They just hurt for no reason at all most of the time. I do put on gloves the minute I go outside if it's really cold. I don't feel any different if I go out in the cold or in the heat so I guess I am no help. Just wanted you to know my condition.... ) We sure are all SO different, aren't we? Mi. Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 We most certainly are......however we can still help one another:D Re: cold weather Hi Patti~Canada..... That's so much easier when you sign off that way for me to remember you. I've never had any problem with my fingers swelling or hurting with the cold. They just hurt for no reason at all most of the time. I do put on gloves the minute I go outside if it's really cold. I don't feel any different if I go out in the cold or in the heat so I guess I am no help. Just wanted you to know my condition.... ) We sure are all SO different, aren't we? Mi. Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 We most certainly are......however we can still help one another:D Re: cold weather Hi Patti~Canada..... That's so much easier when you sign off that way for me to remember you. I've never had any problem with my fingers swelling or hurting with the cold. They just hurt for no reason at all most of the time. I do put on gloves the minute I go outside if it's really cold. I don't feel any different if I go out in the cold or in the heat so I guess I am no help. Just wanted you to know my condition.... ) We sure are all SO different, aren't we? Mi. Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Pattymelt, That is such a good idea about the hand warmers. I had forgotten all about those. My father used to ice fish every day and would take them with him but it seemed to me that he filled them with kerosene or oil as I remember them having an odor but maybe I am wrong or they've improved them. They also make feet warmers but I think those are with batteries. Good thinking !!!! Mi. Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Pattymelt, That is such a good idea about the hand warmers. I had forgotten all about those. My father used to ice fish every day and would take them with him but it seemed to me that he filled them with kerosene or oil as I remember them having an odor but maybe I am wrong or they've improved them. They also make feet warmers but I think those are with batteries. Good thinking !!!! Mi. Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Patti, I have never noticed an increase in swelling with the cold but do get increased pain. I think it has something to do with the pressure in the air when it's stormy? I hope your swelling is better soon and a little tip I use is to put some hand warmers in my gloves when it is cold. It keeps them just toasty warm and they last about 8 hours. I buy mine at the hardware store and I'm sure they have them at camping stores. There totally enclosed and activate when you open the package and shake. Hope any of this helps. Till soon, melt cold weather I know that this has been discussed in the past but does anyone notice any additionaly swelling with cold weather...ever since the snow started falling here my hands have been so sore....Just curious Patti~Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Patti, I have never noticed an increase in swelling with the cold but do get increased pain. I think it has something to do with the pressure in the air when it's stormy? I hope your swelling is better soon and a little tip I use is to put some hand warmers in my gloves when it is cold. It keeps them just toasty warm and they last about 8 hours. I buy mine at the hardware store and I'm sure they have them at camping stores. There totally enclosed and activate when you open the package and shake. Hope any of this helps. Till soon, melt cold weather I know that this has been discussed in the past but does anyone notice any additionaly swelling with cold weather...ever since the snow started falling here my hands have been so sore....Just curious Patti~Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Patti I noticed it last year the cold is hard on my hands as in I mean even in mildly cold whether they hurt.Especially the finger tips and I used to be able to go all winter without gloves,got good tip from girl who pumps gas where I fill up in ice fishing section at Wal-Mart they sell great gloves that will keep your hands warm and you can actually grip stuff too take care. d.Canada cold weather I know that this has been discussed in the past but does anyone notice any additionaly swelling with cold weather...ever since the snow started falling here my hands have been so sore....Just curious Patti~Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Patti I noticed it last year the cold is hard on my hands as in I mean even in mildly cold whether they hurt.Especially the finger tips and I used to be able to go all winter without gloves,got good tip from girl who pumps gas where I fill up in ice fishing section at Wal-Mart they sell great gloves that will keep your hands warm and you can actually grip stuff too take care. d.Canada cold weather I know that this has been discussed in the past but does anyone notice any additionaly swelling with cold weather...ever since the snow started falling here my hands have been so sore....Just curious Patti~Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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