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So I had my replacement 3 weeks ago yesterday & this group has certainly helped to keep me going! I had my 1st physio appt on Thursday, and she was really not happy that I only had a 55 degree bend (even said she was surprised I had come out of hospital with anything less than 90). By the time I left I was at 65 & I have been trying& stressing so much to achieve more since then. BUT I'm in agony!!! Internally. I have to go back on Tuesday and am so worried that it might not have improved enough. My leg is like a lead weight, and whilst walking is getting better (even around the house without my crutches), lying down is soooo difficult to get comfy. I cannot do the leg raise at all & have to use my elastic to help. I'm so tired to because of all this! I regularly take my meds and ice pack at least once an hour. Anyone know of anything else I could try please?? Thanks
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andrea30334 Kmcg14
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Jackrussell123 andrea30334
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kathryn42410 Jackrussell123
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There is light at the end of the tunnel for almost everyone (I'm still facing more surgery though so I'm one of the exceptions). Keep going, it does get easier. The type of pain you have will change into something else. It's definitely a roller coaster x
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kathryn42410 Jackrussell123
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Paracetamol doesn't even help a headache so it doesn't stand a chance against a TKR. I'm 11 weeks post and I'm still on various meds to help with nerve pain etc. Tried to come off them several times but my leg tells me it's not quite ready, I've just reduced instead.
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kathryn42410 Kmcg14
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All you need to do is just do exercise steadily. Make sure you're stretching out the muscles and massaging. It's amazing how much more you can bend if you massage. A really good exercise I find is to sit on the edge of your bed and gently swing it back and fourth. Also put a large cushion or pillow behind the leg so you can push back onto it. Gradually replace with a thinner pillow so you have to push further. If you really push for ten seconds and then relax (deep breath) as you relax the muscle will allow you to move it that bit more.
I promise the bend will come so don't let the physio scare you. Slow and steady wins the race. No point pushing yourself too far and damaging yourself.
Remember ice, rest and water are just as important as exercise.
Good luck and chin up xxx
Peglegbev Kmcg14
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That said it is still very early days and yes it normal for a stuff leg at 3 weeks po mine still feels stiff sometimes and I am now 13 weeks and back at work.
Take it easy remember to ice rehydrate take painkillers and rest up it all helps with the healing
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Clarkey1962 Kmcg14
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Good luck 😉😉😉
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