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romantico

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Wed May 1, 2013, 10:45 AM

May 2013

My Mom read the posts here this morning and thanks everyone for their advice. She feels a little better about the knee replacement surgery. Not sure if she wants to take time off work or wait until she retires.(she is planning on retiring within the next year) A lot to think about and consider and for that, I thank the posters here who answered some questions regarding the procedure. She goes to see her Doctor next week and is going to ask if she can look into acupuncture and or cortizone until she has the surgery.

Again, thanks to everyone. We both appreciate it!

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Anyone Here Have Knee Problems? Need Some Advice [View all] romantico Apr 2013 OP

I had my left knee replaced in January 2012. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2013 #1

My mom has had all the injections. She is not diabetic. Loryn Apr 2013 #2

Thanks! romantico Apr 2013 #3

Recovery is variable. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2013 #4

Another vote for knee replacement - I had both replaced last year csziggy Apr 2013 #7

I just thought of this. Loryn Apr 2013 #5

My 84 year old mother has knee problems. snacker Apr 2013 #6

Thanks romantico Apr 2013 #8

My hospital stay was 5 days post-op, or 6 total. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2013 #14

this may be a dumb question eShirl Apr 2013 #9

I had acupuncture for a painful knee and it helped a lot LiberalEsto Apr 2013 #10

She is not going to want to hear this but, my first suggestion is that Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #11

She romantico Apr 2013 #12

My grandmother was in the same place five years ago. politicat Apr 2013 #13

My romantico May 2013 #15

Look into Hyaluronic Acid supplements before getting surgery. Raffi Ella May 2013 #16

I went through this at age 33. Do NOT do the Cortizone injections! DFW May 2013 #17

Thanks! romantico May 2013 #18

I also had cortizone injections... madmom May 2013 #19

Response to Romantico: Good news for Knee arthritis, and bone ailments in general Cal33 May 2013 #20