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2 steps forward and one step back

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joy76887
joy76887

Hi. I'm 12 weeks post LTHR. I don't know if this is normal or not but I seem to be taking 2 steps forward and one step back with my recovery. I do all my exercises but only manage to walk for about 10 minutes without being inj pain. I still use one stick for longer walks but I manage ok around the house and short distances.  When I'm sitting it feels like I'm sitting on a golf ball. My thigh to the back of my leg aches a lot and after a while it moves to the front and usually spreads down to my knee. My sick note runs out in 3 weeks and due to doing a very manual job as a care assistant with the elderly my Gp said my sick leave may have to extended further. Do you think I should ask for a referral to see a Physio? I just thought my recovery would have been quicker as I'm a slim, fit 60 year old. Sorry if I seem to be moaning. 

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    amanda1827h joy76887

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    Hi Joy,It's very frustrating for you.I know the feeling.As I too am exactly in the same,boat.But two years over & I am suffering as I had no proper after care to look after me.I had to struggle with caring for my Husband, as he's disabled.So it was not easy.Also I suffer badly with my nerves.& to operate on tight muscles didn't help.I did hydrotherapy & my exercises but hey ho I am still on a stick.My Hubby also has OA & is deaf & severely sighted. Anyway I have Reflexology every other week.Take it easy.regards Amanda

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