Experiences with

Total disc replacement

I would like to tap into the knowledge and experience of the people on this forum just to check how my own personal progress is going please. You guys have been very helpful and informative and sometimes it’s nice to check if I am worrying prematurely before bothering doctors because appointments are

I am almost 3 weeks on after surgery and I am still getting excessive swelling after exercising, is this normal? I have been doing my physio exercises regularly and most of the straightening and quad strengthening exercises are reasonably easy, I am also able to walk slowly with one crutch to the

I have paroxysmal AFl/AF, and I take 5 mg of apixaban twice daily along with diltiazem. I underwent total knee replacement surgery 2 1/2 weeks ago due to severe osteoarthritis of my knee. A few days before surgery, I temporarily stopped apixaban but resumed it 24 hours after the procedure. Since then

As requested by my rheumy I dropped slowly to 9mg of Pred over last 6 months. Mark is 7 weeks post TKR and doing well (ish) but now has Gout in his toe. I am still carrying most of the weight of daily tasks although before the Gout he was beginning to pick up some stuff. My CRP had risen slightly

Hello all, I had my TKR surgery Thursday and all has gone smoothly, I got back home last night and so far the pain has not been too bad. I am using tramadol and paracetomol in a staggered sequence and it seems to manage it reasonably well. The staff at the hospital were brilliant and the physiotherapist

I had my 6 monthly check up this morning for PMR and RA. Drs have decided my PMR had diminished and been overtaken by RA. I came down to 9mg from 10mg over last 6 months, I feel like this is a little too low but am waiting to see how things pan out as Mark begins to pick up the slack. He's 5 weeks

I had my 6 monthly check up this morning for PMR and RA. Drs have decided my PMR has diminished. I came down to 9mg from 10mg over 6 months, I feel like this is a little too low but am waiting to see how things pan out as OH begins to pick up the slack. He's 5 weeks post TKR (2nd in 12 mmonths) and

Had a tkr 3 years ago which was a great success initially but gradually it’s becoming more painful ( definitely not the new joint itself) but sharp tingly pains,tenderness and a burning sensation shooting across the centre of the knee.Has anyone had nerve problems like this ? Thanks !

I have been diagnosed with APS years ago and I am on life long Warfarin range 3.5-4 I’m suffering agonising pain to both knees but especially the left. Surgeons totally agree that I need Total Knee replacements but are extremely reluctant to do this due to the APS and the high risk of having a stroke

I had right total knee replacement surgery on 17th September so just over 2 weeks post op now. I was really scared beforehand especially with having to stop Baracitinib a week before. I know everyone is different but I feel so lucky. So far I’ve managed the pain with paracetamol and codiene. I was offered

Off to my first cardio rehab session at 6.00 this evening after having a,stent 5 weeks ago. Must admit I am a,bit apprehensive as to what I can do as,had a,total knee replacement in March and it's a,little painful still.

Saw hospital consultant Monday. Many repeated tests from those Specsavers Saturday before last. He had the Urgent blood test results done at hospital the previous Wednesday but appeared very confused and unsure. Throughout the entire consultation their were constant physical and telephone interruptions

My Ferritin level is 126. I thought this was triggering my severe RLS since I had a total knee replacement in November , 2023. My RLS is off the rail . I want an Iron infusion, but the health group I belong to, does not believe I need this? I am traveling the next 2 months, will take Sinemet to use on

Hi everyone. Can anyone relate to this please? Briefly I had a surgery in early February and haemorrhaged afterwards. My left keg became very stiff and uncomfortable which quickly escalated to a limp, followed by severe pain and stiffness. I have seen four GP`s, rang Rheumatology seven times, referred

I am currently on a waitlist for a total knee replacement (TKR) and have been diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial flutter/atrial fibrillation (AF/AFL). Before the surgery, I plan to have an in-depth conversation with the anesthesiologist regarding the strong pain medications (opioids) typically prescribed

I am an 82 year old woman with severe RLS and PLMD which I have had for about 5 years now. I take 1800 mg gabapentin and 500 micros clonazepam each night. And I still have to get out and walk for 30 minutes twice or three times every night In March of last year I had a total knee replacement

Hi everyone, I desperately need the advice of people who can understand my situation. I am afraid for the first time since I became ill in 1990 that I am at my wits end and simply do not know what to do. I had a cavernous haemangioma removed from my nasal cavity in February. I suffered a haemorrhage

HelloI am 9 weeks post TKR in right knee and I think I might have a problem with my Compressions. I have lower leg Lymphoedema and my left leg was always worst for swelling. Since my knee surgery, my right leg is swelling more. Obviously, this would be partly due to the surgery but when I wear my compression

I had a TKR in my right knee at the end of October was discharged after 4 days usual pains and aches associated with knee replacement, but now after 7nweeks I'm up and about more I'm getting pain in both shins just above the top of my feet as you follow the big toe up . Feels like a bruise or that

Hello guys, I’ve found the advice from you folks to be really helpful since I’ve been on here moaning and groaning so I just wondered if any of you have experienced any measurable improvement in arthritis symptoms using supplements and lifestyle changes? I have just been recommended for TKR surgery