~Pain & Pain~ Managnment ? ? ? Anyone have answer's ?amputation?

Question

I am now in my mid 40's @ the age of 15. ~ I had fallen and really messed my knee up. Still have problems with it to this day. I have had my knee replaced 9 yrs ago after have 10 surgery's on it from the time I was 15 to 19. I am now dealing with a second knee replacement after a BAD Infection. and you want to talk about pain untill you have a infection in the bone I have never had PAIN. I have a IV run every day with antiboitic's in three ways. I am now looking at having a 3rd knee put in. If this infection clears up. if it don't I may have to think about. ~~~~~~~~ having them do something I really don't want to think about. something I have fought all my life to keep from having it done. What I am wanting ? Is to talk with someone about amputation... If there is any one out here that is had a amputation Please get a hold of me .
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Answer 1

So sorry you are going through that. Maybe you could find an online support group. Yahoo groups has lots of support groups, I was able to find one for a medical condition I have that is fairly rare. They have been a great source of support and can answer questions I have. Sometimes it's comforting just to know that others are going through the same thing you are. Good luck to you!

Answer 2

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Hope this helps.

Answer 3

I don't think the third knee will last also. Once infection sets in, it is very, very hard to eradicate in total joint replacements. However, I think amputation seems to be too drastic a measure. Talk to your orthopedist about knee fusion. You may not be able to bend your knee anymore but you retain your lower extremity.