Replied by Hollyhock from America on 05/20/2025

Gertjr, have you tried magnesium oil, or try a castor oil wrap with applied heat. I use infrared (red light therapy) on my painful knees, it helps a bit.

Replied by GertJr from Madison on 07/03/2025

I had partial meniscectomey surgery mid-February. I still have swelling and off-and-on pain, not always in the same place. I was told to continue the PT exercises on my own when they cut me loose, and I have done them daily since. Any idea when I'll be whole again? The stiffness from swelling and then the random pain are so annoying and I don't trust my knee to not give out. At what point do I go back to the dr about it? I've been told it can take a long time, but how long is too long? I'm 67, female and in good general health.

Replied by Mama To Many from Tennessee on 07/04/2025

Dear Gertjr,

I think you are doing great - keeping up with your home PT (essential! ) and I know you take care of yourself. I think after surgery it can take a long time for everything to settle down, even up to a year.

Some things to try for swelling and stiffness would be apple cider vinegar or castor oil wraps overnight. Hot/cold therapy (surprisingly effective! - alternate cool and warm applications, 1 minute each, starting and ending with cool. Use two bowls of water and two clothes.)

Also, check out Youtube videos for strengthening feet and hips. The stronger feet, legs and hips are, the less stress there will be on the knees.

~Mama to Many~