Knee treatment with lymphedema

[Keeping]

Hi all, hope everyone is as well as can be expected.

I have been having knee pain for a couple of years. Largely due to the bi lateral lymph increasing the size of my thighs thus causing my gait to alter throwing out ankles, knees, hips and back, like we all know it can.

X-ray revealed arthritic wear and tear, interior worn away. I have been referred to the hosp to see if a steroid injection could help my knee any, as I am not a candidate for knee replacement.

I know we are told to avoid even injections in lymph limbs.

Anyone had similar or have any tips or questions I should ask when I see hosp?

Appriecate guidance

[Lynora]

You should be fine with cortisone injections. Only problem with them, is they are relatively short lived. I have had several clients, with lymphoedema, who have had very successful TKR procedures. The latest one was done on Dec 14th, and he was driving again on Feb 14th! I, on the other hand, had a TKR last August, and had huge problems with scar adhesions, and despite a manipulation under anaesthetic on Nov 14th, it still won't flex - I get stuck at about 80 degrees. Driving is very uncomfortable. I am being seen by a physio weekly, and he is doing is very best to make me 'bend'!!!! The surgeon said is could happen sometimes, and it may be a year or more before I have full flexion. Grrr. I don't have lymphoedema in my lower limbs.

[Keeping in reply to Lynora]

Thanks Lynora, that’s put my mind at rest, both for a injection if they offer. And to the possibility of a replacement , which I thought I was excluded from because of the Lymph. Really appreciate the reply

[gerald1984 in reply to Keeping]

You say you are not a candidate for knee replacement. Many potential patients are not recommended because of potential risks with such a major op. However, because of advances in anasthesia, the op is now much safer with an epidural keeping the patient conscious throughout. Recovery is much faster. I was allowed to drive six weeks after the procedure.