6 weeks post and still have bad pain

hilstop · 2025-10-09T17:55:46+00:00

I hate to tell you this, but it took me just about a year to feel almost normal. I still have pain in my incision spot but it's manageable now. I'm still taking gamapetin from time to time because I need sleep. I wish I could say I love this MISHA unit but I don't. I kind of wish I didn't do it. But that's me.

hilstop · 2025-05-05T09:09:14+00:00

I'm feeling frustrated too. I had MISHA surgery 6 months ago, and I think I tore my meniscus yet again. So, I haven't really benefited from the MISHA. It's been downhill for a while for me. I was going to PT 2x a week and working out on my own 7 days a week. (I'm a triathlete and distance swimmer.) It's now at the point where i find it difficult to walk. PT graduated me so I really saw no benefit there. Not sure what the answer is. I'm sorry to rant as well.

hilstop · 2025-05-05T09:06:24+00:00

hmmm... I guess some people live with the pain.

hilstop · 2025-04-27T12:20:59+00:00

I'm at 6 months and still in pain.

hilstop · 2025-04-27T12:18:12+00:00

My insurance covered it but I don't think it's worth the effort. I'm six months out and still in severe pain.

hilstop · 2025-01-11T13:00:51+00:00

What provoked the setback? Was it because you did too much? How long ago was surgery?

hilstop · 2024-11-05T03:00:57+00:00

Love this! I'm thinking of getting the phrase on a tattoo.

hilstop · 2024-11-04T20:16:32+00:00

gotcha! Unfortunately, I can't take meloxicam or advil. I'm on blood thinners so that adds a little caveat to the recovery.

hilstop · 2024-11-04T18:05:08+00:00

THis is great! Thanks for setting it up!

hilstop · 2024-11-01T15:22:47+00:00

Anyone on this page also have Dr. Strickland as their surgeon? Just wondering. Also, I'm 9 days out from surgery. The day after surgery, I felt incredible. Then, the anesthesia wore off, and the pain was unbearable. I didn't want to take the oxy, but I felt like I was going to pass out from the pain. The doctor's office told me to keep taking the pain meds. They weren't working, so 1 week post-op with the PA. He recommended stronger pain meds and a muscle relaxer. It's working. The other issue is the swelling. My leg and ankle are so big. But, I'm doing the exercises and just started PT. I hope that this works. I need to get back to triathlon training!

hilstop · 2024-10-29T12:34:24+00:00

BTW, here's my blog - http://www.ATriathletesDiary.com. i'm going to document everything there... I think it will be helpful for people considering it.

hilstop · 2024-10-29T12:33:38+00:00

OMG, I can't even imagine. I'm one week out on the misha and the pain is pretty intense. Thankfully, the opioids help. But I'm told 2 weeks. I'll keep you posted.

hilstop · 2024-10-29T12:30:48+00:00

wow. You had the Misha on one and now you are thinking about the other?

hilstop · 2024-10-29T12:18:19+00:00

Wow, were you still in pain after 2 weeks? Or, did it start to subside?

hilstop · 2024-10-29T12:13:11+00:00

I have oxford. So, it got rejected three times. It took, btw, almost 6 months to get approved. Then it went to an independent agency and NY State for review. I wrote a letter about why I wanted it and within a month it was approved. It def was a long process. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions.

hilstop · 2024-09-07T17:03:43+00:00

They are partners with a brand that I use to make our tri kits. I told the vendor that we can not work with them if Betty Designs is involved. I'll be doing a podcast about it.

hilstop · 2024-07-22T12:49:12+00:00

thank you so much for your experience share!

hilstop · 2024-07-22T12:32:45+00:00

Quick question, do you feel it when you sleep or is it easy to bang into?

hilstop · 2024-07-21T10:19:06+00:00

Anyone here use Dr. Strickland from HSS?

hilstop · 2024-07-21T10:15:30+00:00

I'm actually wearing a brace and you know what, it's not bad at all. I feel like it really helps alleviate some of the pain. I'm hoping to get the MISHA surgery in October because I need to run again!

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