Full knee replacement

miloscott

Hi , just joined this evening, been living with OA for over 25 years and have had 8 arthroscopies over the years. Full knee replacement planned for next year. I just wanted to say that despite daily pain and swelling in my knee I can still surf and work! I manage pain with tight knee brace whilst surfing or working ( maintenance man ) and occasionally take 30 mg zappain which take the edge off. I use ice packs often which helps reduce swelling. Heat is definitely our friend, had a week in Spain earlier on in the year and hardly had any pain in 25 a 30 deg temps!!

I can’t take any anti-inflammatory medication as I have kidney disease and was wondering what natural remedies may of helped people here. All the best Andy.

Poppyjane

Welcome @miloscott to the online community

Hi Andy, we are glad you found us, thanks for sharing your tips with everyone. OA for twenty five years and hoping for a FKR next year, you are obviously someone who has a great personal outlook on life which no doubt will have carried you through some of the challenges we all live with.

I attach some links which I hope you will find helpful until some of our members share their personal experiences.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/complementary-and-alternative-treatments/types-of-complementary-treatments/diet-and-nutritional-supplements/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-knees/

There is a lot of information on the forum so do browse round and join in again soon.

Best wishes

Poppyjane