Re: [TMIC] my knee

2009-08-22 Thread balmatmic 

Hi Janice,



So far, I've only had the steroid injections also.? It's my daughter in-law's 
aunt who is getting the other injections.? I will get the name of the injection 
in the next few days.? The aunt just had some surgery yesterday, so I need to 
wait till she talks to her.



Hugs, Barbara A


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From: Janice 
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Sent: Sat, Aug 22, 2009 8:04 am
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee




If you don't mind, I would like the name of the stuff they are putting in her 
knee.??? So far, I think I have only

had steroids put in my knee. Thanks

Janice


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From: balmat...@aol.com 

To: magiema...@hotmail.com ; jan...@centurytel.net ; cherp...@msn.com ; 
tmic-list@eskimo.com 

Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 12:41 AM

Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee




Wow, I am so sorry to hear that you have had to have such HUGE amount of 
surgeries on your knee.? 

?

I may be wrong in what I called the injection, but my daughter in-law's aunt is 
getting something every 3 months in her knee.? She will not have another 
surgery.? This is for sure some sort of "artificial" cartilage, which I am sure 
I neglected to mention now that I think of it.? And it most likely has a 
steroid in it as well.? I can find out the name of it if you'd like.

?

Hugs, Barbara A


-Original Message-
From: Maggie 
To: jan...@centurytel.net; cherp...@msn.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com; 
balmat...@aol.com
Sent: Thu, Aug 20, 2009 5:08 pm
Subject: RE: [TMIC] my knee



I had a partial knee replacement (Avon) on March 26, 2009.? I am 47 years old 
and yes, considered very young to have it done.? My recuperation?took much 
longer?than normal as?this was the 15th surgery on my knee and the amount of 
scar tissue was hindering the mobility.
?
I am doing much better?now and am pain free.??Actually,?I didn't require any 
pain killers immediately after surgery.
?
As for the cartilage injection, I have never heard of such a thing as 
cartilage? is not something that you can transplant back?to replace what has 
deteriorated or shredded.? Cartilage does not adhere to anything.? It just 
shreds off.? Trust me, if there was a way to put more cartilage into a knee, I 
would have been the guinea pig to try it.
?
Margaret
?
From: jan...@centurytel.net
To: cherp...@msn.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com; balmat...@aol.com
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:50:50 -0500


I am very careful of my knee also. I am back into therapy now, again, and 
my PT is taking a really different

direction with working on leg strength because of the knee.??? I don't really 
feel any pain any more, but I feel just

enough to let me know to be careful.

 Janice


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From: balmat...@aol.com 

To: jan...@centurytel.net ; cherp...@msn.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.com 

Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 5:56 PM

Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee




Hi Janice,

?

Well, my doc told me that if the first shot that I got in April didn't work, 
and if this one did, it's possible that my PCP missed and it landed in the 
wrong spot.? If they both don't work, then we struck out.? Not likely both 
missed, and the shots would not help me.? Personally, I would be scared of the 
Prednisone pills for 10 years, as we've seen here how they can mess with the 
bones.?


I've rested it for a couple of days now as it was really irritated after the 
exam, and it seems ready for some exercise now.? I'll see how it responds with 
the same amount of exercise I was doing prior to the shot, and?then I'm back on 
target.? Then, I am hoping to be able to do more after the two weeks, but time 
will tell.? The key for me (as well as all of us) is to know when enough is 
enough.? I have had TM for 10 years, and I still don't always know until it's 
too late.? At least I'm mindful of my knee now.? Most of the time I overdo the 
spine, which if I do, I rest the knee as well, lol.

?

Take care all, hugs, Barbara A

-Original Message-
From: Janice 
To: L T CHERPESKI ; tmic-list@eskimo.com; balmat...@aol.com
Sent: Tue, Aug 18, 2009 2:44 pm
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee




I have had the cortisone injections in the knee.??? The first one did not do 
much, so they got me on Prednisone pills

for about? 10 days.??? Not much improvement.??? Then, later on, they gave me 
another shot in the knee and there was

improvement and then over some weeks, it really was pretty good. I think 
the doc's always tell you the shot is not

a cure, but it sure helps.

Janice


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From: L T CHERPESKI 

To: tmic-list@eskimo.com ; balmat...@aol.com 

Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 11:03 PM

Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee





Barbara,

?

Well it's no big deal about not asking about the injection of cartilage, but it 
IS a big dea

Re: [TMIC] my knee

2009-08-22 Thread Janice 
If you don't mind, I would like the name of the stuff they are putting in her 
knee.So far, I think I have only
had steroids put in my knee. Thanks
Janice
  - Original Message - 
  From: balmat...@aol.com 
  To: magiema...@hotmail.com ; jan...@centurytel.net ; cherp...@msn.com ; 
tmic-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 12:41 AM
  Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee


  Wow, I am so sorry to hear that you have had to have such HUGE amount of 
surgeries on your knee.  

  I may be wrong in what I called the injection, but my daughter in-law's aunt 
is getting something every 3 months in her knee.  She will not have another 
surgery.  This is for sure some sort of "artificial" cartilage, which I am sure 
I neglected to mention now that I think of it.  And it most likely has a 
steroid in it as well.  I can find out the name of it if you'd like.

  Hugs, Barbara A


  -Original Message-
  From: Maggie 
  To: jan...@centurytel.net; cherp...@msn.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com; 
balmat...@aol.com
  Sent: Thu, Aug 20, 2009 5:08 pm
  Subject: RE: [TMIC] my knee


  I had a partial knee replacement (Avon) on March 26, 2009.  I am 47 years old 
and yes, considered very young to have it done.  My recuperation took much 
longer than normal as this was the 15th surgery on my knee and the amount of 
scar tissue was hindering the mobility.
   
  I am doing much better now and am pain free.  Actually, I didn't require any 
pain killers immediately after surgery.
   
  As for the cartilage injection, I have never heard of such a thing as 
cartilage  is not something that you can transplant back to replace what has 
deteriorated or shredded.  Cartilage does not adhere to anything.  It just 
shreds off.  Trust me, if there was a way to put more cartilage into a knee, I 
would have been the guinea pig to try it.
   
  Margaret
   

--
  From: jan...@centurytel.net
  To: cherp...@msn.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com; balmat...@aol.com
  Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee
  Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:50:50 -0500


  I am very careful of my knee also. I am back into therapy now, again, and 
my PT is taking a really different
  direction with working on leg strength because of the knee.I don't really 
feel any pain any more, but I feel just
  enough to let me know to be careful.
   Janice
- Original Message - 
From: balmat...@aol.com 
To: jan...@centurytel.net ; cherp...@msn.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee


Hi Janice,

Well, my doc told me that if the first shot that I got in April didn't 
work, and if this one did, it's possible that my PCP missed and it landed in 
the wrong spot.  If they both don't work, then we struck out.  Not likely both 
missed, and the shots would not help me.  Personally, I would be scared of the 
Prednisone pills for 10 years, as we've seen here how they can mess with the 
bones. 

I've rested it for a couple of days now as it was really irritated after 
the exam, and it seems ready for some exercise now.  I'll see how it responds 
with the same amount of exercise I was doing prior to the shot, and then I'm 
back on target.  Then, I am hoping to be able to do more after the two weeks, 
but time will tell.  The key for me (as well as all of us) is to know when 
enough is enough.  I have had TM for 10 years, and I still don't always know 
until it's too late.  At least I'm mindful of my knee now.  Most of the time I 
overdo the spine, which if I do, I rest the knee as well, lol.

Take care all, hugs, Barbara A

-Original Message-
From: Janice 
To: L T CHERPESKI ; tmic-list@eskimo.com; 
balmat...@aol.com
Sent: Tue, Aug 18, 2009 2:44 pm
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee


I have had the cortisone injections in the knee.The first one did not 
do much, so they got me on Prednisone pills
for about  10 days.Not much improvement.Then, later on, they gave 
me another shot in the knee and there was
improvement and then over some weeks, it really was pretty good. I 
think the doc's always tell you the shot is not
a cure, but it sure helps.
Janice
  - Original Message - 
  From: L T CHERPESKI 
  To: tmic-list@eskimo.com ; balmat...@aol.com 
  Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 11:03 PM
  Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee


  Barbara,

  Well it's no big deal about not asking about the injection of cartilage, 
but it IS a big deal what you're going through.  My goodness.  Did you already 
have the Cortisone injection, if so please let us know if it helps.  I hope for 
your sake it does.  I'm impressed with your doctor for being totally honest 
with you by telling you not to expect this to be a magic pill.  Everybody h

Re: [TMIC] my knee

2009-08-21 Thread ROSEOFRENO 
 
I have heard of cartilage injections. they get the  cartilage from (of 
all things)
a roosters comb.  You gals may want to research  "PROLOTHERAPY."
   Hugs,   Lynn
 
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 8/20/2009 10:42:05 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
balmat...@aol.com writes:

Wow, I am so sorry to hear that you have had to have such HUGE amount of  
surgeries on your knee.  
 
I may be wrong in what I called the injection, but my daughter in-law's  
aunt is getting something every 3 months in her knee.  She will not have  
another surgery.  This is for sure some sort of "artificial" cartilage,  which 
I 
am sure I neglected to mention now that I think of it.  And it  most likely 
has a steroid in it as well.  I can find out the name of it  if you'd like.
 
Hugs, Barbara A


-Original Message-
From: Maggie  
To: jan...@centurytel.net; cherp...@msn.com;  tmic-list@eskimo.com; 
balmat...@aol.com
Sent: Thu, Aug 20, 2009 5:08  pm
Subject: RE: [TMIC] my knee


 I had a partial knee replacement (Avon) on March 26, 2009.  I am 47 years  
old and yes, considered very young to have it done.  My  recuperation took 
much longer than normal as this was the 15th  surgery on my knee and the 
amount of scar tissue was hindering the  mobility.

I am doing much better now and am pain  free.  Actually, I didn't require 
any pain killers immediately  after surgery.

As for the cartilage injection, I have never heard  of such a thing as 
cartilage  is not something that you can transplant  back to replace what has 
deteriorated or shredded.  Cartilage does  not adhere to anything.  It just 
shreds off.  Trust me, if there was  a way to put more cartilage into a knee, 
I would have been the guinea pig to  try it.

Margaret

 

From: _jan...@centurytel.net_ (mailto:jan...@centurytel.net) 
To: _cherp...@msn.com_ (mailto:cherp...@msn.com) ; _tmic-l...@eskimo.com_ 
(mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com) ; _balmat...@aol.com_ 
(mailto:balmat...@aol.com) 
Subject: Re: [TMIC]  my knee
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:50:50 -0500

I am very careful of my knee also. I  am back into therapy now, again, 
and my PT is taking a really  different
direction with working on leg strength because of the  knee.I don't 
really feel any pain any more, but I feel  just
enough to let me know to be careful.
  Janice

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From:  _balmat...@aol.com_ (mailto:balmat...@aol.com)  
To: _jan...@centurytel.net_ (mailto:jan...@centurytel.net)  ; 
_cherp...@msn.com_ (mailto:cherp...@msn.com)  ; _tmic-l...@eskimo.com_ 
(mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com)  
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 5:56  PM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee


Hi Janice,
 
Well, my doc told me that if the first shot that I got in April didn't  
work, and if this one did, it's possible that my PCP missed and it landed in  
the wrong spot.  If they both don't work, then we struck out.  Not  likely 
both missed, and the shots would not help me.  Personally, I  would be scared 
of the Prednisone pills for 10 years, as we've seen here how  they can mess 
with the bones. 

I've rested it for a couple of days now as it was really irritated  after 
the exam, and it seems ready for some exercise now.  I'll see how  it 
responds with the same amount of exercise I was doing prior to the shot,  and 
then 
I'm back on target.  Then, I am hoping to be able to do  more after the two 
weeks, but time will tell.  The key for me (as well  as all of us) is to 
know when enough is enough.  I have had TM for 10  years, and I still don't 
always know until it's too late.  At least I'm  mindful of my knee now.  Most 
of the time I overdo the spine, which if  I do, I rest the knee as well, lol.
 
Take care all, hugs, Barbara A

-Original  Message-
From: Janice <_jan...@centurytel.net_ (mailto:jan...@centurytel.net) >
To: L T  CHERPESKI <_cherp...@msn.com_ (mailto:cherp...@msn.com) >; 
_tmic-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com) ; _balmat...@aol.com_ 
(mailto:balmat...@aol.com) 
Sent: Tue, Aug 18,  2009 2:44 pm
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee



I have had the cortisone injections  in the knee.The first one did not 
do much, so they got me  on Prednisone pills
for about  10  days.Not much improvement.Then, later  on, they gave 
me another shot in the knee and there was
improvement and then over some  weeks, it really was pretty good. I 
think the doc's  always tell you the shot is not
a cure, but it sure  helps.
Janice

- Original Message - 
From:  _L T  CHERPESKI_ (mailto:cherp...@msn.com)  
To: _tmic-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com)  ; 
_balmat...@aol.com_ (mailto:balmat...@aol.com)  
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 11:03  PM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee



Barbara,
 
Well it's no big deal about not asking about the injection of  cartilage, 
but it IS a big deal what you're going through.  M

Re: [TMIC] my knee

2009-08-20 Thread balmatmic 

Wow, I am so sorry to hear that you have had to have such HUGE amount of 
surgeries on your knee.? 



I may be wrong in what I called the injection, but my daughter in-law's aunt is 
getting something every 3 months in her knee.? She will not have another 
surgery.? This is for sure some sort of "artificial" cartilage, which I am sure 
I neglected to mention now that I think of it.? And it most likely has a 
steroid in it as well.? I can find out the name of it if you'd like.



Hugs, Barbara A


-Original Message-
From: Maggie 
To: jan...@centurytel.net; cherp...@msn.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com; 
balmat...@aol.com
Sent: Thu, Aug 20, 2009 5:08 pm
Subject: RE: [TMIC] my knee



I had a partial knee replacement (Avon) on March 26, 2009.? I am 47 years old 
and yes, considered very young to have it done.? My recuperation?took much 
longer?than normal as?this was the 15th surgery on my knee and the amount of 
scar tissue was hindering the mobility.
?
I am doing much better?now and am pain free.??Actually,?I didn't require any 
pain killers immediately after surgery.
?
As for the cartilage injection, I have never heard of such a thing as 
cartilage? is not something that you can transplant back?to replace what has 
deteriorated or shredded.? Cartilage does not adhere to anything.? It just 
shreds off.? Trust me, if there was a way to put more cartilage into a knee, I 
would have been the guinea pig to try it.
?
Margaret
?
From: jan...@centurytel.net
To: cherp...@msn.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com; balmat...@aol.com
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:50:50 -0500


I am very careful of my knee also. I am back into therapy now, again, and 
my PT is taking a really different

direction with working on leg strength because of the knee.??? I don't really 
feel any pain any more, but I feel just

enough to let me know to be careful.

 Janice


- Original Message - 

From: balmat...@aol.com 

To: jan...@centurytel.net ; cherp...@msn.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.com 

Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 5:56 PM

Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee




Hi Janice,

?

Well, my doc told me that if the first shot that I got in April didn't work, 
and if this one did, it's possible that my PCP missed and it landed in the 
wrong spot.? If they both don't work, then we struck out.? Not likely both 
missed, and the shots would not help me.? Personally, I would be scared of the 
Prednisone pills for 10 years, as we've seen here how they can mess with the 
bones.?


I've rested it for a couple of days now as it was really irritated after the 
exam, and it seems ready for some exercise now.? I'll see how it responds with 
the same amount of exercise I was doing prior to the shot, and?then I'm back on 
target.? Then, I am hoping to be able to do more after the two weeks, but time 
will tell.? The key for me (as well as all of us) is to know when enough is 
enough.? I have had TM for 10 years, and I still don't always know until it's 
too late.? At least I'm mindful of my knee now.? Most of the time I overdo the 
spine, which if I do, I rest the knee as well, lol.

?

Take care all, hugs, Barbara A

-Original Message-
From: Janice 
To: L T CHERPESKI ; tmic-list@eskimo.com; balmat...@aol.com
Sent: Tue, Aug 18, 2009 2:44 pm
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee




I have had the cortisone injections in the knee.??? The first one did not do 
much, so they got me on Prednisone pills

for about? 10 days.??? Not much improvement.??? Then, later on, they gave me 
another shot in the knee and there was

improvement and then over some weeks, it really was pretty good. I think 
the doc's always tell you the shot is not

a cure, but it sure helps.

Janice


- Original Message - 

From: L T CHERPESKI 

To: tmic-list@eskimo.com ; balmat...@aol.com 

Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 11:03 PM

Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee





Barbara,

?

Well it's no big deal about not asking about the injection of cartilage, but it 
IS a big deal what you're going through.? My goodness.? Did you already have 
the Cortisone injection, if so please let us know if it helps.? I hope for your 
sake it does.??I'm impressed with your doctor for being totally honest with you 
by telling you not to expect this to be a magic pill.? Everybody has different 
issues, so the outcome is not necessarily the same for all. 

?

Hey,?congratulations on those pounds you already lost.? Getting started is the 
hardest part, and looks like you're on your way.??It is?a lot of hard work 
after the surgery, but you will feel sooo much better.? And "better" is 
good.??I know you can do it!??Just keep focused on being able to be more active.

?

Please keep us posted.

?

hugs,

Linda


- Original Message - 

From: balmat...@aol.com 

To: tmic-list@eskimo.com 

Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 1:25 AM

Subject: [TMIC] my knee




I went

RE: [TMIC] my knee

2009-08-20 Thread Maggie 

I had a partial knee replacement (Avon) on March 26, 2009.  I am 47 years old 
and yes, considered very young to have it done.  My recuperation took much 
longer than normal as this was the 15th surgery on my knee and the amount of 
scar tissue was hindering the mobility.

 

I am doing much better now and am pain free.  Actually, I didn't require any 
pain killers immediately after surgery.

 

As for the cartilage injection, I have never heard of such a thing as cartilage 
 is not something that you can transplant back to replace what has deteriorated 
or shredded.  Cartilage does not adhere to anything.  It just shreds off.  
Trust me, if there was a way to put more cartilage into a knee, I would have 
been the guinea pig to try it.

 

Margaret
 


From: jan...@centurytel.net
To: cherp...@msn.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com; balmat...@aol.com
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:50:50 -0500




I am very careful of my knee also. I am back into therapy now, again, and 
my PT is taking a really different
direction with working on leg strength because of the knee.I don't really 
feel any pain any more, but I feel just
enough to let me know to be careful.
 Janice

- Original Message - 
From: balmat...@aol.com 
To: jan...@centurytel.net ; cherp...@msn.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee


Hi Janice,
 
Well, my doc told me that if the first shot that I got in April didn't work, 
and if this one did, it's possible that my PCP missed and it landed in the 
wrong spot.  If they both don't work, then we struck out.  Not likely both 
missed, and the shots would not help me.  Personally, I would be scared of the 
Prednisone pills for 10 years, as we've seen here how they can mess with the 
bones. 

I've rested it for a couple of days now as it was really irritated after the 
exam, and it seems ready for some exercise now.  I'll see how it responds with 
the same amount of exercise I was doing prior to the shot, and then I'm back on 
target.  Then, I am hoping to be able to do more after the two weeks, but time 
will tell.  The key for me (as well as all of us) is to know when enough is 
enough.  I have had TM for 10 years, and I still don't always know until it's 
too late.  At least I'm mindful of my knee now.  Most of the time I overdo the 
spine, which if I do, I rest the knee as well, lol.
 
Take care all, hugs, Barbara A

-Original Message-
From: Janice 
To: L T CHERPESKI ; tmic-list@eskimo.com; balmat...@aol.com
Sent: Tue, Aug 18, 2009 2:44 pm
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee



I have had the cortisone injections in the knee.The first one did not do 
much, so they got me on Prednisone pills
for about  10 days.Not much improvement.Then, later on, they gave me 
another shot in the knee and there was
improvement and then over some weeks, it really was pretty good. I think 
the doc's always tell you the shot is not
a cure, but it sure helps.
Janice

- Original Message - 
From: L T CHERPESKI 
To: tmic-list@eskimo.com ; balmat...@aol.com 
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 11:03 PM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee



Barbara,
 
Well it's no big deal about not asking about the injection of cartilage, but it 
IS a big deal what you're going through.  My goodness.  Did you already have 
the Cortisone injection, if so please let us know if it helps.  I hope for your 
sake it does.  I'm impressed with your doctor for being totally honest with you 
by telling you not to expect this to be a magic pill.  Everybody has different 
issues, so the outcome is not necessarily the same for all. 
 
Hey, congratulations on those pounds you already lost.  Getting started is the 
hardest part, and looks like you're on your way.  It is a lot of hard work 
after the surgery, but you will feel sooo much better.  And "better" is good.  
I know you can do it!  Just keep focused on being able to be more active.
 
Please keep us posted.
 
hugs,
Linda

- Original Message - 
From: balmat...@aol.com 
To: tmic-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 1:25 AM
Subject: [TMIC] my knee


I went to the orthopedist yesterday, and found out that I am indeed a candidate 
for a knee replacement.  I am 58 yrs old and he said that typically they like 
to wait till 60 or older because they do need replacing in 10-15 yrs on 
average.  With as much as I'd walk on it, I'd probably get a longer life 
though, as he said what happens is the screws get loose and they need to go in 
and re-do them.
 
He also schedules about 2 months out, and it takes most people about 4-6 months 
of rehab to be back to 100%.  I really didn't want to be recouperating over 
Christmas, so I opted to try a Cortisone injection to see if it would get me 
through a bit until I could get at least past the holidays.  I don't know if 
it'l

Re: [TMIC] my knee

2009-08-18 Thread Janice 
I am very careful of my knee also. I am back into therapy now, again, and 
my PT is taking a really different
direction with working on leg strength because of the knee.I don't really 
feel any pain any more, but I feel just
enough to let me know to be careful.
 Janice
  - Original Message - 
  From: balmat...@aol.com 
  To: jan...@centurytel.net ; cherp...@msn.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 5:56 PM
  Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee


  Hi Janice,

  Well, my doc told me that if the first shot that I got in April didn't work, 
and if this one did, it's possible that my PCP missed and it landed in the 
wrong spot.  If they both don't work, then we struck out.  Not likely both 
missed, and the shots would not help me.  Personally, I would be scared of the 
Prednisone pills for 10 years, as we've seen here how they can mess with the 
bones. 

  I've rested it for a couple of days now as it was really irritated after the 
exam, and it seems ready for some exercise now.  I'll see how it responds with 
the same amount of exercise I was doing prior to the shot, and then I'm back on 
target.  Then, I am hoping to be able to do more after the two weeks, but time 
will tell.  The key for me (as well as all of us) is to know when enough is 
enough.  I have had TM for 10 years, and I still don't always know until it's 
too late.  At least I'm mindful of my knee now.  Most of the time I overdo the 
spine, which if I do, I rest the knee as well, lol.

  Take care all, hugs, Barbara A

  -Original Message-
  From: Janice 
  To: L T CHERPESKI ; tmic-list@eskimo.com; balmat...@aol.com
  Sent: Tue, Aug 18, 2009 2:44 pm
  Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee


  I have had the cortisone injections in the knee.The first one did not do 
much, so they got me on Prednisone pills
  for about  10 days.Not much improvement.Then, later on, they gave me 
another shot in the knee and there was
  improvement and then over some weeks, it really was pretty good. I think 
the doc's always tell you the shot is not
  a cure, but it sure helps.
  Janice
- Original Message - 
From: L T CHERPESKI 
To: tmic-list@eskimo.com ; balmat...@aol.com 
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 11:03 PM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee


Barbara,

Well it's no big deal about not asking about the injection of cartilage, 
but it IS a big deal what you're going through.  My goodness.  Did you already 
have the Cortisone injection, if so please let us know if it helps.  I hope for 
your sake it does.  I'm impressed with your doctor for being totally honest 
with you by telling you not to expect this to be a magic pill.  Everybody has 
different issues, so the outcome is not necessarily the same for all. 

Hey, congratulations on those pounds you already lost.  Getting started is 
the hardest part, and looks like you're on your way.  It is a lot of hard work 
after the surgery, but you will feel sooo much better.  And "better" is good.  
I know you can do it!  Just keep focused on being able to be more active.

Please keep us posted.

hugs,
Linda
  - Original Message - 
  From: balmat...@aol.com 
  To: tmic-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 1:25 AM
  Subject: [TMIC] my knee


  I went to the orthopedist yesterday, and found out that I am indeed a 
candidate for a knee replacement.  I am 58 yrs old and he said that typically 
they like to wait till 60 or older because they do need replacing in 10-15 yrs 
on average.  With as much as I'd walk on it, I'd probably get a longer life 
though, as he said what happens is the screws get loose and they need to go in 
and re-do them.

  He also schedules about 2 months out, and it takes most people about 4-6 
months of rehab to be back to 100%.  I really didn't want to be recouperating 
over Christmas, so I opted to try a Cortisone injection to see if it would get 
me through a bit until I could get at least past the holidays.  I don't know if 
it'll work or not, but it's worth a try.  I should know soon if the shot is 
successful or not.   My nephew gets married the 28th of August, and I am hoping 
to go to the wedding without knee pain.

  I loved him.  I've had 2 DVT's in this leg and have torn muscles also in 
the past few years.  He told me that this is not going to fix all the problems 
that I am having with my leg.  It may help them since the knee will be 
stronger, won't buckle on me, and the muscles won't have to be compensating as 
much, but I shouldn't go into the replacement and expect it to be the magic 
pill.  But, I have serious circulation problems that will not be helped, so my 
feeling is I have to try to help as much as I can to get back to being able to 
walk more again and become more active, if pos

Re: [TMIC] my knee

2009-08-18 Thread balmatmic 

Hi Linda, 



Thanks for your email and encouragement.



Hugs, Barbara A


-Original Message-
From: L T CHERPESKI 
To: tmic-list@eskimo.com; balmat...@aol.com
Sent: Mon, Aug 17, 2009 9:03 pm
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee





Barbara,

?

Well it's no big deal about not asking about the injection of cartilage, but it 
IS a big deal what you're going through.? My goodness.? Did you already have 
the Cortisone injection, if so please let us know if it helps.? I hope for your 
sake it does.??I'm impressed with your doctor for being totally honest with you 
by telling you not to expect this to be a magic pill.? Everybody has different 
issues, so the outcome is not necessarily the same for all. 

?

Hey,?congratulations on those pounds you already lost.? Getting started is the 
hardest part, and looks like you're on your way.??It is?a lot of hard work 
after the surgery, but you will feel sooo much better.? And "better" is 
good.??I know you can do it!??Just keep focused on being able to be more active.

?

Please keep us posted.

?

hugs,

Linda


- Original Message - 

From: balmat...@aol.com 

To: tmic-list@eskimo.com 

Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 1:25 AM

Subject: [TMIC] my knee




I went to the orthopedist yesterday, and found out that I am indeed a candidate 
for a knee replacement.??I am 58 yrs old and he said that typically they like 
to wait till 60 or older because they do need replacing in 10-15 yrs on 
average.? With as much as I'd walk on it, I'd probably get a longer life 
though, as he said what happens is the screws get loose and they need to go in 
and re-do them.

?

He also schedules about 2 months out, and it takes most people about 4-6 months 
of rehab to be back to 100%.? I really didn't want to be recouperating over 
Christmas, so I opted to try a Cortisone injection to see if it would get me 
through a bit until I could get at least past the holidays.? I don't know if 
it'll work or not, but it's worth a try.? I should know soon if the shot is 
successful or not.?? My nephew gets married the 28th of August,?and I am hoping 
to go to the wedding without knee pain.

?

I loved him.? I've had 2 DVT's in this leg and have torn muscles also in the 
past few years.? He told me that this is not going to fix all the problems that 
I am having with my leg.? It may help them since the knee will be stronger, 
won't buckle?on me,?and the muscles?won't have to be compensating as much, but 
I shouldn't go into the replacement and expect it to be the magic pill.? But, I 
have serious circulation problems that will not be helped, so my feeling is I 
have to try to help as much as I can to get back to being able to walk more 
again and become more active, if possible.? I walked more and better up until a 
few years ago.

?

I was so surprised that he didn't talk at all about my weight.? I could stand 
to lose a good bit of weight, and am going to be making a valiant effort at 
that.? I've already started and have lost the few pounds that I have gained 
back over the past few months.? The yo-yo thing, not good.? It will make it 
much easier on my knees now and in the future, as well as the rehab when the 
day comes to try to get back up on the new knee.? Yikes, that's going to take 
some work!? Hope I'm up to it.?

?

Linda, I'm very sorry, but I forgot to ask about the injection of cartilage.? 
There was so much going on between my husband asking about healthcare and the 
knee that we were in his office for almost an hour.

?

Hugs to all, Barbara A

?

?

?

?

?

Re: [TMIC] my knee

2009-08-18 Thread balmatmic 

Hi Janice,



Well, my doc told me that if the first shot that I got in April didn't work, 
and if this one did, it's possible that my PCP missed and it landed in the 
wrong spot.? If they both don't work, then we struck out.? Not likely both 
missed, and the shots would not help me.? Personally, I would be scared of the 
Prednisone pills for 10 years, as we've seen here how they can mess with the 
bones.?


I've rested it for a couple of days now as it was really irritated after the 
exam, and it seems ready for some exercise now.? I'll see how it responds with 
the same amount of exercise I was doing prior to the shot, and?then I'm back on 
target.? Then, I am hoping to be able to do more after the two weeks, but time 
will tell.? The key for me (as well as all of us) is to know when enough is 
enough.? I have had TM for 10 years, and I still don't always know until it's 
too late.? At least I'm mindful of my knee now.? Most of the time I overdo the 
spine, which if I do, I rest the knee as well, lol.



Take care all, hugs, Barbara A

-Original Message-
From: Janice 
To: L T CHERPESKI ; tmic-list@eskimo.com; balmat...@aol.com
Sent: Tue, Aug 18, 2009 2:44 pm
Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee




I have had the cortisone injections in the knee.??? The first one did not do 
much, so they got me on Prednisone pills

for about? 10 days.??? Not much improvement.??? Then, later on, they gave me 
another shot in the knee and there was

improvement and then over some weeks, it really was pretty good. I think 
the doc's always tell you the shot is not

a cure, but it sure helps.

Janice


- Original Message - 

From: L T CHERPESKI 

To: tmic-list@eskimo.com ; balmat...@aol.com 

Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 11:03 PM

Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee





Barbara,

?

Well it's no big deal about not asking about the injection of cartilage, but it 
IS a big deal what you're going through.? My goodness.? Did you already have 
the Cortisone injection, if so please let us know if it helps.? I hope for your 
sake it does.??I'm impressed with your doctor for being totally honest with you 
by telling you not to expect this to be a magic pill.? Everybody has different 
issues, so the outcome is not necessarily the same for all. 

?

Hey,?congratulations on those pounds you already lost.? Getting started is the 
hardest part, and looks like you're on your way.??It is?a lot of hard work 
after the surgery, but you will feel sooo much better.? And "better" is 
good.??I know you can do it!??Just keep focused on being able to be more active.

?

Please keep us posted.

?

hugs,

Linda


- Original Message - 

From: balmat...@aol.com 

To: tmic-list@eskimo.com 

Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 1:25 AM

Subject: [TMIC] my knee




I went to the orthopedist yesterday, and found out that I am indeed a candidate 
for a knee replacement.??I am 58 yrs old and he said that typically they like 
to wait till 60 or older because they do need replacing in 10-15 yrs on 
average.? With as much as I'd walk on it, I'd probably get a longer life 
though, as he said what happens is the screws get loose and they need to go in 
and re-do them.

?

He also schedules about 2 months out, and it takes most people about 4-6 months 
of rehab to be back to 100%.? I really didn't want to be recouperating over 
Christmas, so I opted to try a Cortisone injection to see if it would get me 
through a bit until I could get at least past the holidays.? I don't know if 
it'll work or not, but it's worth a try.? I should know soon if the shot is 
successful or not.?? My nephew gets married the 28th of August,?and I am hoping 
to go to the wedding without knee pain.

?

I loved him.? I've had 2 DVT's in this leg and have torn muscles also in the 
past few years.? He told me that this is not going to fix all the problems that 
I am having with my leg.? It may help them since the knee will be stronger, 
won't buckle?on me,?and the muscles?won't have to be compensating as much, but 
I shouldn't go into the replacement and expect it to be the magic pill.? But, I 
have serious circulation problems that will not be helped, so my feeling is I 
have to try to help as much as I can to get back to being able to walk more 
again and become more active, if possible.? I walked more and better up until a 
few years ago.

?

I was so surprised that he didn't talk at all about my weight.? I could stand 
to lose a good bit of weight, and am going to be making a valiant effort at 
that.? I've already started and have lost the few pounds that I have gained 
back over the past few months.? The yo-yo thing, not good.? It will make it 
much easier on my knees now and in the future, as well as the rehab when the 
day comes to try to get back up on the new knee.? Yikes, that's going to take 
some work!? Hope I

Re: [TMIC] my knee

2009-08-18 Thread Janice 
I have had the cortisone injections in the knee.The first one did not do 
much, so they got me on Prednisone pills
for about  10 days.Not much improvement.Then, later on, they gave me 
another shot in the knee and there was
improvement and then over some weeks, it really was pretty good. I think 
the doc's always tell you the shot is not
a cure, but it sure helps.
Janice
  - Original Message - 
  From: L T CHERPESKI 
  To: tmic-list@eskimo.com ; balmat...@aol.com 
  Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 11:03 PM
  Subject: Re: [TMIC] my knee


  Barbara,

  Well it's no big deal about not asking about the injection of cartilage, but 
it IS a big deal what you're going through.  My goodness.  Did you already have 
the Cortisone injection, if so please let us know if it helps.  I hope for your 
sake it does.  I'm impressed with your doctor for being totally honest with you 
by telling you not to expect this to be a magic pill.  Everybody has different 
issues, so the outcome is not necessarily the same for all. 

  Hey, congratulations on those pounds you already lost.  Getting started is 
the hardest part, and looks like you're on your way.  It is a lot of hard work 
after the surgery, but you will feel sooo much better.  And "better" is good.  
I know you can do it!  Just keep focused on being able to be more active.

  Please keep us posted.

  hugs,
  Linda
- Original Message - 
From: balmat...@aol.com 
To: tmic-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 1:25 AM
Subject: [TMIC] my knee


I went to the orthopedist yesterday, and found out that I am indeed a 
candidate for a knee replacement.  I am 58 yrs old and he said that typically 
they like to wait till 60 or older because they do need replacing in 10-15 yrs 
on average.  With as much as I'd walk on it, I'd probably get a longer life 
though, as he said what happens is the screws get loose and they need to go in 
and re-do them.

He also schedules about 2 months out, and it takes most people about 4-6 
months of rehab to be back to 100%.  I really didn't want to be recouperating 
over Christmas, so I opted to try a Cortisone injection to see if it would get 
me through a bit until I could get at least past the holidays.  I don't know if 
it'll work or not, but it's worth a try.  I should know soon if the shot is 
successful or not.   My nephew gets married the 28th of August, and I am hoping 
to go to the wedding without knee pain.

I loved him.  I've had 2 DVT's in this leg and have torn muscles also in 
the past few years.  He told me that this is not going to fix all the problems 
that I am having with my leg.  It may help them since the knee will be 
stronger, won't buckle on me, and the muscles won't have to be compensating as 
much, but I shouldn't go into the replacement and expect it to be the magic 
pill.  But, I have serious circulation problems that will not be helped, so my 
feeling is I have to try to help as much as I can to get back to being able to 
walk more again and become more active, if possible.  I walked more and better 
up until a few years ago.

I was so surprised that he didn't talk at all about my weight.  I could 
stand to lose a good bit of weight, and am going to be making a valiant effort 
at that.  I've already started and have lost the few pounds that I have gained 
back over the past few months.  The yo-yo thing, not good.  It will make it 
much easier on my knees now and in the future, as well as the rehab when the 
day comes to try to get back up on the new knee.  Yikes, that's going to take 
some work!  Hope I'm up to it. 

Linda, I'm very sorry, but I forgot to ask about the injection of 
cartilage.  There was so much going on between my husband asking about 
healthcare and the knee that we were in his office for almost an hour.

Hugs to all, Barbara A

Re: [TMIC] my knee

2009-08-17 Thread L T CHERPESKI 
Barbara,

Well it's no big deal about not asking about the injection of cartilage, but it 
IS a big deal what you're going through.  My goodness.  Did you already have 
the Cortisone injection, if so please let us know if it helps.  I hope for your 
sake it does.  I'm impressed with your doctor for being totally honest with you 
by telling you not to expect this to be a magic pill.  Everybody has different 
issues, so the outcome is not necessarily the same for all. 

Hey, congratulations on those pounds you already lost.  Getting started is the 
hardest part, and looks like you're on your way.  It is a lot of hard work 
after the surgery, but you will feel sooo much better.  And "better" is good.  
I know you can do it!  Just keep focused on being able to be more active.

Please keep us posted.

hugs,
Linda
  - Original Message - 
  From: balmat...@aol.com 
  To: tmic-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 1:25 AM
  Subject: [TMIC] my knee


  I went to the orthopedist yesterday, and found out that I am indeed a 
candidate for a knee replacement.  I am 58 yrs old and he said that typically 
they like to wait till 60 or older because they do need replacing in 10-15 yrs 
on average.  With as much as I'd walk on it, I'd probably get a longer life 
though, as he said what happens is the screws get loose and they need to go in 
and re-do them.

  He also schedules about 2 months out, and it takes most people about 4-6 
months of rehab to be back to 100%.  I really didn't want to be recouperating 
over Christmas, so I opted to try a Cortisone injection to see if it would get 
me through a bit until I could get at least past the holidays.  I don't know if 
it'll work or not, but it's worth a try.  I should know soon if the shot is 
successful or not.   My nephew gets married the 28th of August, and I am hoping 
to go to the wedding without knee pain.

  I loved him.  I've had 2 DVT's in this leg and have torn muscles also in the 
past few years.  He told me that this is not going to fix all the problems that 
I am having with my leg.  It may help them since the knee will be stronger, 
won't buckle on me, and the muscles won't have to be compensating as much, but 
I shouldn't go into the replacement and expect it to be the magic pill.  But, I 
have serious circulation problems that will not be helped, so my feeling is I 
have to try to help as much as I can to get back to being able to walk more 
again and become more active, if possible.  I walked more and better up until a 
few years ago.

  I was so surprised that he didn't talk at all about my weight.  I could stand 
to lose a good bit of weight, and am going to be making a valiant effort at 
that.  I've already started and have lost the few pounds that I have gained 
back over the past few months.  The yo-yo thing, not good.  It will make it 
much easier on my knees now and in the future, as well as the rehab when the 
day comes to try to get back up on the new knee.  Yikes, that's going to take 
some work!  Hope I'm up to it. 

  Linda, I'm very sorry, but I forgot to ask about the injection of cartilage.  
There was so much going on between my husband asking about healthcare and the 
knee that we were in his office for almost an hour.

  Hugs to all, Barbara A