I had knee surgery for a mensicus tear two
months ago. The surgery went well and I
was told that I would be able to get back
into sport within a month. It's been two
and I am still in a lot of pain.
The right one (injured) is still feeling
weak and in pain a lot of the time. The
right side of it is painful to touch and
feels like it 'buzzes' or something moves
when I run. The left side of the right
knee is sore, but doesnt really effect me
too much.
The left one, which was my good one has
also acted up. It can be very painful and
just the entire feeling of weakness. I am
unsure how to approach this. For the
entire time I was waiting for surgery on
my right knee I continued PE and sport
with a brace and mostly hopping around. I
am kinda worried I did damage to my left
one. The other week in PE, I jumped and
landed weirdly on the left one, it kinda
shot with pain and was slightly swollen
afterwards but was still ok to continue
the rest of the day. It also clicks as I
am getting up from a squatting position.
It is painful along the inside of the knee
and the back of it.
I am really confused and annoyed at this
point. Being in constant pain has not only
been a resultin stopping hard physical
activities but it also has caused
depression, and shakes. I just dont know
what to do anymore. I have lyme disease as
well, but that hasnt bothered me in six
years, but is it possible that it could be
returning?
Thank you in advance,
Meg
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yogahoneybunny
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Posted: 10-17-07 07:32am
Not sure about the symptoms of lyme
disease...
But yes, you can injure one knee while
compensating for an injury on the other.
Invasive surgery didn't help my menisucus
tear, it made it worse!
Can you see a physical therapist? What
does your orthopedist say?
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Meg01
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Joined: 17 Oct 2007 Posts: 8
Posted: 10-17-07 13:23pm
The thereapist said that if the left one
continues the way it does, then she will
refer me back to the specialist. She
believes the pain in the right knee is
normal post-op, but it just doesnt feel
right. I have the pictures from the
surgery, if anyone wants to see those?
Meg
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Maddie34
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Posted: 10-18-07 11:27am
Hello Meg,
Don't rush things, I had been told that
meniscus therapy went much longer than a
month especially if you're an active
person, although I'm sure your doctor
knows more than I do. I wouldn't get too
worked up just yet, just keep doing your
therapy work outs! Getting more muscle
will help stabalize too. And now that the
"good knee" is a little weak it couldn't
hurt to do the workouts on both legs.
I'm not sure about lymes disease either.
I'd double check your concerns with a
doctor.
Don't lose hope! You're still at an
important part of recovery! Good luck! And
feel free to pm if you need anything.
Since my knee surgery I've done a lot of
research
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Meg01
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Oct 2007 Posts: 8
Posted: 10-20-07 23:42pm
Think I pushed the limit today. Did six
hours of leading horses around for kids,
one of the larger horses pushed me and I
went down a little hill thing like one
step and as I came down my left knee made
a horrible snapping noice. It's very sore
now, but I was able to continue with my
work.
Any more ideas?
Meg
