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Hi all. It's 9 months since my TKR and for the last 3/4 months I have been getting aching type pain at the very top of my thigh, near my pelvis/hip. No painkillers seem to help. Could it be related to the TKR? My recovery from TKR has been very slow and painful. I still take opiates . I just can't believe I;'m still in so much pain!! 
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tneel317 shan99257
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Hi. I am in the same boat as you. Me being 6 months post op. VERY slow healing. I had had 5 arthroscopies before my TKR, two of those included a lateral release. I too have that exact same pain in the hip/groin as you. Especially when trying to give my leg a good stretch. Still in pain and going back to work on the 19th. 6 days a week/10hours a day. I am DREADING it!!
I'm sorry I can't be of any help, but I wish you the best xo
shan99257 tneel317
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Oh you poor thing! Going back to work!! Nobody prepares us for this surgery do they?? The surgeons lead you to believe in 3 months everything will be just fine!! I'm retired thank God! I don't know how working people manage!
I've read on here in months gone by that people can develop problems in the hip area because of the long time we are limping and walking weird from our pain! I tell ya, if I knew then what I know now...I would not have gone through with it!! But....people on here have also said that it can take 12-18 months to feel "normal" again. Maybe you and I are in that catergory!
I wish you all the best too. xx
tneel317 shan99257
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No, they certainly do not unfortunately. I feel the same as you as far as wishing I would've never went through with this. I would've kept the pain I had and dealt with it the best I could. I sure hope for a miracle for us within the next few months. Xo
shan99257 tneel317
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sarah87162 shan99257
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My consultant was very realistic with me and said it would be about a year before I began to feel the benefit.
Better to be honest at the beginning then atleast you can make an informed decision about whether to go ahead with the operation.
Take care and keep in touch
Sarah
shan99257 sarah87162
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Oh you're lucky you had such an honset surgeon Sarah! Wish mine had been that way! Are you happy with the results of your surgery?
ihavenonickname sarah87162
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ihavenonickname shan99257
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Perhaps a neoprene knee compression sleeve...it is specifically made to cradle to patella, knee cap. One should be available from the pharmacy. you will need to measure the circumference of your knee in order to determine the correct size.
It is best to elevate your knee above your heart while placing a frozen gel ice pack beneath the knee as well as on top of the knee for an hour while you read, telly, chat, knit or whatever.
Then extend your leg straight up and hold it up for 30 seconds. Now slip the sleeve on. Be sure to properly allow the sleeve to cradle your patella, the knee cap. Flex your knee a couple of times to ensure that your patella is able to properly glide without impingment.
In about another hour you should have much less discomfort and pain. You may sleep in the sleeve. You may walk in the sleeve.
You will be pleasantly surprised at how much easier walking and range of motion exercises will become because the swelling will come way down.
Also, pactice walking in front of a mirror...go for quality. Better to use one crutch on your good side than to limp without one.
shan99257 ihavenonickname
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ihavenonickname shan99257
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tneel317 ihavenonickname
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Thanks in advance!
ihavenonickname tneel317
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Safe-T-Sport knee brace by FLA Orthopedics
hope4cure ihavenonickname
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shari_48634 shan99257
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I'm so sorry to hear this I'm only at 4 months and my recovery is going very slow. The swelling and pain has me so down right now that I lost the Christmas spirit. And u have 5 months ahead of me. I hate to say this it's depressing news. I do hope u start feeling better. Have you went back to work?
shan99257 shari_48634
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Oh I'm so sorry I have upset you Shari! You must remember, we all heal and recover differently. 4 months post op is still early days. Don't let my slow recovery inhibit your progress. We "slow coaches" are in the minority. May I ask how old you are? I am 60 and I didn't have access to physio for several weeks after my surgery. (I live on an island) I know things could have been very different for me if I could have gone to a rehab centre for a couple of weeks before being sent home to my island. I am retired so going back to work isn't an issue for me. Please don't let my experience put you off. But we all must be allowed to tell the truth on here. For most people it is a much easier road. Hang in there.
ihavenonickname shan99257
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ihavenonickname shari_48634
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Each person is different...we all pass through the same stages...just at our own speed...
After tecovery, Inoticed that I could no longer pull my foot to me buttock on the replaced side...but that is the only difference between them...okay, and the scar
shan99257 ihavenonickname
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Haha!! Yes it sounds lovely doesn't it? And it is! But not when I can't do the things I used to love...like going kayaking, swimming etc. I live in a house on the water but it is quite a long steep walk down to the water and as yet I can't manage it.
shari_48634 shan99257
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Hi, I'm also 60. You really did not upset me. Im so tried of not being able to walk and ride my horse. Sitting around my house is driving me crazy....I know I have to let my knee heal. I have been going PT from day one. I did call my dr. And I'm seeing him on Wednesday. My therapist said my whole leg was swollen and she's running out of ideas. Right now she has me in the pool for therapy. If im on my knee more than 2 hours I'm hurting. Now we are getting snow.
shan99257 shari_48634
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Oooh the pool is the best place for you! Oh how I wish I had access to one! We are way too young for this surgery aren't we?? I'm glad you're seeing your doctor. Maybe he will have some answers for you. Meantime we just have to suck it up I'm afraid! You're doing the right thing...seeing your PT regularly. Keep up the good work!