Went to PT today. I told the therapist about the pain in my back, as well as explaining the lump in my thigh above the replaced knee from the Copaxone injections.
DH & I also asked how much actual range of motion I am going to get, taking into consideration the spasticity from MS in my legs. She was honest about it all…said the lump prevents the fascia that covers the muscle from moving smoothly. Also said that the pains in the back were partly from compensating for the bad knees for years, but also from spasms tightening the back muscles from MS that won't seem to loosen.
She told us I'd probably not get full range of motion;that I should be prepared to be limited permanently due to the spasms that seem to be permanent, from what she feels and sees.
A bit of the air went out of the tire…I know that I have trouble…but I thought by having this surgery I would be able to be "normal". I wasn't even able to make a full rotation on a bike this summer due to the lack of range of motion in my knee.
She seemed to hint that I will be permanently limited. I told her my workout regimen before I had surgery despite the spasms and the knees…but when i told her I want to be able to ride a horse, ride a bike, hike, snorkel again, etc., she didn't tell me, "No problem…"
It was more, "you have various anatomical and neurologic problems that will inhibit certain things. I will work with you to give you maximum movement; that is our goal…to get you moving at your best."

A bit of my heart broke. She takes the MS more seriously than I do…but I still gave it my all today. I will not give up…but MS stinks!!!!!