aching/tight calf muscle
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I was wondering if anyone elses calf muscle tends to get a bit painful and tight after exercising, also think i over did things yesterday as my knee feels really swollen today.Finally when do you guys start venturing out to shops ect after your tkr,im now 18 post op..x
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linda04825 lou1982
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lou1982 linda04825
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irish_linda lou1982
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kathryn42410 lou1982
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I'm suffering with a tight, painful calf and swollen knee today. I met friends for lunch yesterday and wandered round a few shops. I'm 21 weeks post and absolutely loved it. I even treated myself to a watch I've wanted and saved for. I was so happy last night but am I paying for it today (as well as my bank account).
I know mine has a lot to do with my leg still being bent so it does pull. I have surgery in just over a week to straighten it so I'm probably a little behind everyone else. I have been venturing out further each time since about 12 weeks.
Today I've just done gentle exercises and iced my leg. It hasn't really improved but I'm hoping it will tomorrow. I was expecting to suffer so I'm not too downhearted. It was sooooo worth it 😜
lou1982 kathryn42410
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patsyrose lou1982
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My calf is very tight down the outside. And tightens up as I attempt to walk...as I cannot straighten my knee.
I'm 10 months know and will be having my knee opened up again in Sept.
With both of my knees, I started driving (and therefore shopping) on my own at 6 weeks. I was still using a crutch then though. I would find that once I got back in the car I would have a problem bending my knee (and a lot of pain). Initially, I was making good progress with my last knee (left), but at 5 weeks I started to go backwards. Now I struggle to walk at all.
New knees always swell and ache after exercise, so keep on icing.
Patsy
hazel14959 lou1982
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lou1982 hazel14959
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yeah im not taking my meds very often now,but if i need them i use them..just feel its time to go the extra few yards now and my physio said it was ok to do so as ive progressed really well,just get fed up of 4 walls at times lol.x
sarah87162 lou1982
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I overdid it once and had calf muscle ache. Dr said it would settle down which it did.
I presume you mean 18 days post op?
Really depends on how far shops are, are you walking?
Basically a volunteer from Red Cross did all my shopping for me for 6 weeks. (I think it was 6 weeks anyway)
After that I was on my own.
Remember though it is not just getting to the shops it is also walking round the shop.
Take care and keep in touch
Sarah xxx
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