15 weeks post op and still stiff!!!
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Well am now 15 weeks post op and stiffness is still a big problem inspite of exercise ice and elevation still have no improvement! Have managed to get back to work standing for 6 hrs but it's a real struggle
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tom67073 Barricadebill
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I find myself playing catch up with meds as I don't like pain meds. I have had alot of very nice people on here say they are going thru the samething and their advice has been great, but always looking for more. I am still using a walker to get around, can't do a leg raise, heel slids are somewhat there. But the pain and stiffness is killing me. I try to stretch it out but then end up in tears for the whole night. So please any help words of wisdom will go a long way
Thanks Tom
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cheryl90571 jenni86878
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I have stiffness if I am in one position for too long, if it is rainy or snowy, or if I overdo it by walking too much or being on my feet too much working outside.
For some reason the biggest predictor of stiffness for me is the weather. Rain and snow really do a number on my joints as well as my new knees.
As a rule I try to keep moving. At night I often get up and just walk around a bit. This helps a lot.
TKRs June and October 2015
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tricia2396 jenni86878
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I am now 6 month po and still suffer with painful stiffness after sitting / driving etc. I think it seems that this will go on for a little while yet (sadly).
interestingly though . . . . although my knee is stiff, I was able to ski at 15 weeks. I had and still ahve a limp, but could ski as if I'd never had surgery . . . . but incredibly stiff afterwards!
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