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The Low-Down on Low Estrogen Levels and Inflammation

Dec 27, 2022 01:44 AM Central
Suzie Andrade
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When your body has too little estrogen, it can lead to an increase in inflammation. This happens because without enough estrogen, your body is unable to produce enough of the hormone cortisol, which helps keep inflammation in check.

The Emotional Rollercoaster of a Total Knee Replacement

Nov 22, 2022 05:49 PM Central
Suzie Andrade
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When I was first told that I needed a total knee replacement, I'll admit, I was in denial. I mean, I was only in my late 30s! How could this be happening to me?

How to use box breathing for pain relief

Oct 30, 2022 11:12 PM Central
Suzie Andrade
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There are a few reasons why box breathing is effective in reducing pain. First, the act….

The New Knee: Why Your Leg Feels So Tight Post-Total Knee Replacement

Oct 25, 2022 04:03 PM Central
Suzie Andrade
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If you're feeling tightness in your leg after total knee replacement surgery, don't worry—it's normal! The tightness is caused by...

Pain Science: Your Body's Built-in Pain Prevention System

Oct 24, 2022 04:51 PM Central
Suzie Andrade
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If you're recovering from a total knee replacement, this can also be what is stopping you from doing things that you know once caused pain prior to replacement.

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Meet Suzie Andrade

7 years ago I was told that I needed a knee replacement and then likely my other knee would face the same fate.

I was 41.

I stopped playing softball.

I stopped walking just to walk.

I stopped using stairs and curbs.

I stopped parking away from the store to get extra steps.

One day, I was on the beach, walking through sand and cursing every painful step. I wanted to walk to the water, but it was not possible. The water’s edge was too far. It was that moment I decided enough.

I drew the proverbial line in the sand and made a decision to get it done. I was 43 years old.

I was 45 for the #TLKR and 46 (7 months later) for the #TRHR because I pushed the knee too long before replacing it. 6 weeks ago I had my right knee replaced, I am 48.

I had no idea that in that pain I would find purpose. I am so grateful that each of the joints have way surpassed my expectations for recovery. Mostly because I knew they would. I had no doubt they would.

I now share the mindset and activities that got me through those recoveries in a thriving free community on Facebook.

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Updates from Suzie Andrade

The Low-Down on Low Estrogen Levels and Inflammation

The Emotional Rollercoaster of a Total Knee Replacement

How to use box breathing for pain relief

The New Knee: Why Your Leg Feels So Tight Post-Total Knee Replacement

Pain Science: Your Body's Built-in Pain Prevention System

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