Aching knees all the time
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just wanted to ask for advice please had my first tkr in sept 15 doing well then had 2nd tkr on the left in jan2016 since then walking ok but very hard to start to walking extremely stiff in left knee which is having impact on the right . can't say painful but both ache so much most of the time beginning to get depressed as don't seem to get any relief even with painkillers. I have been told from family that I am not getting the left knee straight feels straight to me. PHysio has said to get on with it now continue with exercises and exercise bike no problems but walking any distance is an issue. Sleeping is also an issue as legs ache Turning over hard if stay in one position to long have great problems bending or straighten the leg again very uncomfortable. Sorry for long post any suggestions would be helpful still taking painkillers as needed but PHysio says should be off them now. Feel like it's been going on for ages nod my support is starting to get fed up Help please
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mary12001 notwenmj
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because I've no idea how it's all going to end. I can't really plan anything because everything is focused on my knee.
I go to physio class once a week, maybe a drive to the supermarket but most of the time I'm vertical. I try a bit of housework but I get so worn out I have to go back to bed.
grandmaDylan mary12001
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Take care and I hope that you get the result you want soon. Deb
pam92068 mary12001
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day and sew....it helps. Change of area helps occupy mind also. Please
see doc.....I now take 1 pain pill and 2 extra strength Tylenol pm for bed
time. 1 Tylenol pm an hour or so before pain med and second Tylenol
pm....per doc OK. I am sleeping for 5 hours or more straight...it is
amazing how much better I feel.
you have to control pain and exercise...it hurts I know, but each day it gets better....I promise. HUGS!!