I know this sounds too simple. But, I have found that SalonPas put on the knees really helps my knee pain. I am 62 and have been told that I need surgery since I was 22. I've had the injections and had temporary relief. But, I keep SalonPas with me wherever I go.

I never had a total knee but work in orthopaedics as a surgical scheduler & manager. I will tell you that there is a lot of pain in the physical therapy - you will need physical therapy to gain the range of motion and maintain it - you do not want to prevent adhesions so the therapy does hurt (as per our patients) ! The total joint replaces the arthritic joint - so once you have the surgery, do the physical therapy and recover (which is an average of 12 weeks to return to your job), the RA pain in that knee that was due to RA will be gone.

Thanks. Went to the doc today and I guess I have both osteo and RA. I have calcium crystals in my knees. Will try Synvisc.

Do you have severe osteoarthritis or is it pain from RA. Cortisone injections are not good to have, just like prednisone - does the trick and you pay for it with potential side effects. You can try some of the IntraArticular injecitons such as Synvisc or Euflexxa. Go see an orthopaedic doctor for an evaluation if you haven't already. Feel Better !

I’ve had both knees replaced - waited until they hurt so badly & felt like they were going to collapse. When cortisone didn’t help I knew it was time. Certainly not at the same time. Both replacements are fine.