I know Shir, my autocorrect changed it to Arthur's!
27 Feb 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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You should ask about repair of the meniscus apart from full knee replacement as well. All these tough decisions, I’m sorry you’re going through all this.
27 Feb 24 by member: Katsolo
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Thanks Kat, ill add that to my list for the 2nd opinion. I did ask my doctor if it could heal even though it's torn nearly all the way through. He said yes, but typically in younger people. Then he said you'll be 69 in June, so almost 70. Thanks Doctor K! But I think I read somewhere that after 70 surgeries become more difficult. That's kind of why I'm asking if it's inevitable for a knee replacement even if arthroscopic surgery fixes things for awhile.
27 Feb 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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Kat, it sounds like they just trim the meniscus, don't sew it back together.
27 Feb 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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Fritzy 22 I take a special liquid curcumin that reduces inflammation and pain and is 277 times more bioavailable than what is on the market today.
27 Feb 24 by member: philwsw
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Every case is different of course. I had arthroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus about 30 years ago and have never had a problem with my knee again.
27 Feb 24 by member: shirfleur 1
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I imagine it being almost torn in half makes a big difference.
27 Feb 24 by member: shirfleur 1
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Thanks Philwsw, I've never heard for curcumin! I remember hearing turmeric would help with inflammation. I bought it as a spice and did not like it at all. For some reason I couldn't take the pill. I think it may have been a capsule and/or too big. I have a,hard time swallowing pills.
27 Feb 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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Thanks again Shir! I've been reading over the MRI results. There were 2 issues, I don't understand any of it "near full radial tear at the medial meniscus root with increased in trash stance signal of posterior horn and body" I understand "tear"! I've been googling everything " what does moderate medial tibiofemoral blah blah blah osteochondral lesion blah blah marrow edema" mean. Looking things up sounds like some kind of surgery needed for someone my age and weight.
27 Feb 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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"Increased intrasubstance signal" not trash whatever.
27 Feb 24 by member: Fritzy 22
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Ha! If I knew what all that means I'd probably be qualified to do the surgery. Good luck Fritzy, hope you get the needed care soon.
27 Feb 24 by member: shirfleur 1
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This is where AI can be your friend. Ask it to explain in layman’s terms.
27 Feb 24 by member: Katsolo
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Fritzy 22 you can Google curcumin in PubMed.gov and find hundreds of scientific studies listing curcumin’s benefits. I put 10 drops in my coffee and don’t notice a taste. Curcumin is the best part of Tumeric. If you would like more info feel free to email me at philwsw@aol.com I wish you the best on your journey to better health.
28 Feb 24 by member: philwsw
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