A fib and knee replacement

[Spinbiker]

Advice please my symptoms for a fib are extreme tiredness and not heart flutters etc my exercise regime is suffering because I have bone on bone of the left knee and have been avoiding surgery- but now it’s become worse and I need a stick to walk - so I need the knee replacement in order to remain active and live with a fib while I find some solutions for it anyone been in this position? Many thanks

[Hidden]

Hi,

I was a bit the reverse. I had my AF controlled, then had partial knee replacement.

In the context of your exercise... walking with a stick, (tongue in cheek)I wonder if your knee is bad enough yet. I got to the point where I could hardly walk at all and as for getting out of a chair was a nightmare.

Again, in the context of your exercise ....have you thoroughly examined what the recovery process will involve, and the time it will take. Good luck.

John

[BobD Volunteer]

I think we all have varying degrees of acceptance of our conditons. I have been bone on bone for a long time. As long ago as 2010 I was offered a new right knee on the spot but was also facing prostate cancer so didn't want to go that route if I was not going to get any use from it. (Ever the engineer!) These days walking across the yard to the workshop I can do without a stick, just, but my biggest problem is now lack of fitness because exercise is difficult. Get the knee done! I'm not so lucky as now with both knees and one ankle affected and with a hip starting to complain I wouldn't know where to start.

[10gingercats in reply to BobD]

Start with the hip!I have not had knees 'done' but have heard they are much more tricky.

[BobD Volunteer in reply to 10gingercats]

Only just occasionally telling me it is there so a long way to go yet. It is the worst leg with the locked ankle so no doubt the poor way I walk upsetting it. C'est la vie.

[Hidden in reply to 10gingercats]

Hi,

From my experience, much of the 'tricky knees' comes from the surgeons skill in realigned the skeletal geometry of the whole leg, then the patient has to play his/her part which involves, among many things learning to walk again.

John

[10gingercats in reply to Hidden]

Yes. ....and some people are more disciplined re. physio. following surgery .

[Aprilbday in reply to BobD]

Although I can walk short distances, for anything else, I walk with crutches because of my bone -bone. I dealt with anemia for many years so did not have the surgery.

[Hidden]

I am currently recovering from 2 knee replacements on the same knee. On 9/5 I had the first surgery, then had to do it again on 10/29 when xrays showed my implant had slipped. Apparently the first on was a cementless jmplant and my bone was supposed to mesh with it but somehow things went sideways so had to have a new one put in , this time with using cement. My biggest fear was that my a fib would get stirred up but so far so good.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Been thinking of you Hoski & so hope your recovery goes to plan this time. Lots of icing & exercises should help do the trick.

All the best

Pat

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou! Im starting week 3 with second surgery, so far so good.

[Seahorse8]

Had total knee replacements on both knees , one 7 years ago the other 8 weeks ago (bone on bone) .Also ablation 16 weeks ago. Absolutely no regrets , as quality of life improved enormously. Mobility back to normal and (fingers crossed) been totally AF free. Looking forward to travelling again to see my grandchildren in Australia without the constant debilitating knee pain and AF anxiety. TKR certainly not painless but after 3-4 weeks undisturbed sleep returned. Heaven. Consultant advised second TKR maybe a bit premature but saw no point in delaying as need to enjoy life today. Tomorrow will look after tomorrow. I’m 68.

[Jajarunner]

I'm sure I'm stating the blooming obvious to a guy/girl named spinbiker, but have you been down the physio route? I run an Exercise on referral scheme and we have had amazing results from people who have combined strength restoration with weight loss, where appropriate. As is say, I'm sure this is not you, but perhaps its helpful for someone else in your situation.

Best wishes

[LaceyLady]

I’m in same position and about to have a partial knee replacement on 22nd. I’m currently suffering sciatica on the right side quite badly, probably a combination of the left knee and the drugs. Flecainaide and Bisoprolol 😳 I’ve had hells own job with surgeons, because the 1st would not use a hypoallergenic implant. My family have history of a Nickel allergy and other allergies. I’ve done lot of research and DI NOT want to risk a Titanium and Cobalt implant. The surgeon I have now seems reasonable. Yes, going private as I have insurance, same surgeons also are NHS at local hospital.