Wellness

[We rescue cats]

@theresa The shots were not helping at all, in fact they actually seemed to make things worse. The pain began to lessen in the past week and actually, totay I walked down steps with a bit of discomfort! I just came in from watering the new plant and tree installs and even that did not cause the pain I had before!

[haddon9]

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@CJC wrote:

Osteoarthritis and knock knee here. Gel injections worked for awhile, but I'm way beyond that now. Doc had me try this knee brace at no cost with Medicare, but I returned the darn thing to therapist so she could credit Medicare. This brace has some weight. I'm petite and wearing brace felt like I was dragging an elephant along with me. Complicated to get it on leg properly. Also the bulk prevented me from wearing it under my jeans and pants. When worn over leggings it would slowly slide down my leg. Pretty useless for me. Scheduled for knee replacement in Nov. 

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@CJC I also have knocked knees (my right knee goes off at a weird angle). My knees give me problems from time to time but it's not to the point where I need a replacement yet.

 I was wondering about knee replacement and knock knees...is your doctor going to straighten out your leg when he does the replacement? That would be awesome if they can do that!

 I'm also petite and I can see how that brace could be both a help and hindrance!

[theresa]

@We rescue cats maybe the gel shots actually are starting to take effect.  Glad your knee is feeling a little better.