Do you have osteoarthritis in your knee?

[WildUnknown]

If so what do you think helps beyond painkillers

Any tips or tricks?

Any good supplements or exercises?

my knee is playing up today and I’m grateful for any ideas

Thanks

The uniloader sounds hopeful !

Apparently wearing away the inner part of the knee is the most common, but you do need to know which side is worn away if trying a uniloader brace. Even at the physio type clinic where I'd collect them in the hospital, more than once they'd come out with the brace for the wrong leg or opening up the wrong side of my knee. I hope it gives you some relief.

Yes. 2 knee replacements (age 60)

This is so good to hear.. my knee has been awful and I’m awaiting nhs physio. Are you able to share initial exercises given to strengthen knee? I think my muscles around the knee are almost non existent!

Lots online try

Exercises for the knees | Arthritis UK share.google/76UbuFND95RLOSkMj

And all post op exercises you should do anyway before and as strength building
advice-and-exercises-after-total-knee-replacement_nov24.pdf share.google/hVddpiHGZ0bvX2hVa

Royal Orthopaedic Hospital - Exercises for Osteoarthritis of the Knee https://share.google/sEx6NbJtqnHyf6X5j

I had a knee replacement mid-Jan and the best advice I can give is do your pre-hab prior to surgery. I did Pilates & hydrotherapy for a few months prior and had my recent 6-week follow up my surgeon, who said if it wasn’t for my scar, you wouldn’t know I’d had my knee replaced. And I’m an unfit-ish mid 60s woman who was determined to not suffer too much post-surgery.
Also, find a surgeon who does the operation robotically, which gives a smaller scar and quicker recovery.
I now have to get organised/fit for my other knee to get done in approx 6 months post-surgery, so I’m now back in the pool etc.

Did you have it done privately?

Yes - both knees, hips, big toes and thumbs. I saw a specialist who told me to lose weight and keep the muscles around my joints strong. He sent me to a physio, which was very effective. I have also lost lots
of weight and have no trouble with my knees or toes. Thumbs and hips hurt a little but not too much.

My consultant said if you have a steroid injection it lengthens your wait by 6 months, due to risk of infection.

Yes, steroid injection ( outer knee in) hurt like fk but did the trick , could prob do with another one but can’t face it 🙈

Mine made a small difference for a couple of weeks only, and yes the injection was very very painful!

Yes - I’m in Australia and have paid into a private health fund for a long time. I felt It was finally good to use some of those funds, as it’s not cheap surgery.
Also, there is a very long waiting list in our public system.

Same here! I know I should exercise more but it’s so painful to walk

Hydrotherapy was a game changer for me - pre & post surgery.

You will be able to manage alone post op i wouldn't let thwt put you off.