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My arthritic knee...

nana59 — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:21:18 GMT

Had it replaced 1 1/2 years ago....so why is it very painful....swollen and stiff with fluid......i'm just beside myself....

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Goldengate8361 — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:23:49 GMT

@nana59 I’m so sorry to hear you’re having pain. I don’t have any answers; I just wanted to tell you that. Wishing you relief!

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cherry — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:24:24 GMT

It sounds badly inflamed. I think you should call the Dr

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nana59 — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:28:56 GMT

@Goldengate8361 wrote:
@nana59 I’m so sorry to hear you’re having pain. I don’t have any answers; I just wanted to tell you that. Wishing you relief!

Thank you....my knee has never been pain-free since the surgery....guess i'm just one of the unlucky ones....and don't plan on going back to the same doctor that performed the surgery....in fact, going to any doctor to get an opinion is probably not going to happen.....had it treated many times before i agreed to surgery...i'm all set....just feeling sorry for myself and venting to you guys....

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RedTop — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:32:00 GMT

Time to call/see the doctor; this definitely should not be happening with an artificial joint. Prayers for a simple fix.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 22:08:03 GMT

You could have an infection in your knee. You need to see a doctor ASAP.

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Apple Crisp — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 22:53:31 GMT

I agree with what everyone is telling you. This is nothing to fool around with. See a doctor as soon as possible. If you don't want to see your surgeon, see your primary doctor.

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ciao_bella — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 00:23:27 GMT

@nana59 I agree with the others in here to see an ortho ASAP. Any artificial joint that has pain and swelling can be an infection which is very serious.

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cherry — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 00:39:48 GMT

I'm not trying to scare you, but infection can enter your blood stream and kill you. You are also in danger of losing a limb from it

Please think about calling your Dr ,or going to the ER

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jlkz — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 15:37:55 GMT

A close friend who had had a knee replaced 10 years ago developed an infection so severe that she was on IV antibiotics for weeks...stayed on the first floor in a hospital bed. Before the infection was totally cleared. She had to have gum surgery because the doctors felt that was where the infection entered the body.

She just had the knee re-replaced and is finishing up physical therapy.

Please get to an orthopedic doctor quickly. Pain is a sign that the body gives when there is a problem.

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twinkies — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:44:29 GMT

BtwYou need to call the doctor right away , You probably have an infection and if you do you need antibiotics now. My brother had this happen and he thought he just overused it climbing stairs , He had a terrible infection and was on antibiotics for 6 months after surgery to drain both knees , It was a horrendous infection and he remained in the hospital for over 6 months and through rehab was able to walk again . The doctors drained about 3 cups of infected thick liquid which looked like applesauce , Yes gross, Call yourdoctor.And yes this was in both knees 1 year after knee replacements .

cath from ma