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Originally Posted by DebraKosbar
 Well went to my knee surgeon about having a replacement, he said no way will I do surgery on me with the R.S.D. Only if you have a nerve doctor tell me that your R.S.D will not go into the other knee that I should replace... Well guess what there is no gaurantee that it won't it's a gamble and I don't think I can gamble like that again... So now they are sending me back to the doctor that want to do the nerve block yipee can't wait poke and poke hate it but I will try anything... One thing is for sure 3 specialist has said my knee needs a replacement and all 3 said they won't touch me so now what do I do any advice for me? This R.S.D SUCKS!!!! |
First - yes, totally agree - RSD SUCKS!! I have been struggling with worsening knee issues in both knees for about a year. My RSD is in my upper left extremity. My doctors have also wanted to steer clear of surgery because of the fear of the RSD spreading. My knees are both bone on bone - maybe 30 years of regular aerobic walking prior to RSD followed by none for a full year and very limited since - who knows. Regardless I have had cortisone shots in both knees and am in physical therapy learning isometric exercises to strengthen supporting muscles that support the knees. I have experienced some relief thankfully. My next step is a series of injections under the kneecaps with a silicone type of material that can buy me time. Just some ideas in case they might be helpful to you. Best of luck!!