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After shower knee aches

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ann34730
ann34730

Anyone else have this problem after a shower knee aches and movement is affected . Prior to shower knee is fine.

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  • PattyLee
    PattyLee ann34730

    Posted

    This def. happens to me also.  I thought it was because I was standing in

    one spot too long or from the hot water.  I always have to ice my knee after

    a shower and take some Advil. 

  • susan27029
    susan27029 ann34730

    Posted

    Hi ann

    im 13 weeks now

    i always find my scar area tightens after a shower, I always go straight to lay on the bed and as it is my routine, i oil or moisturise and massage, I then excercise on the side of the bed with leg lifts and then find I'm ready to go !!

    hope this helps.  

    Sue x 

    • pyesangel
      pyesangel susan27029

      Posted

      I was beginning to think I was the only one this happened to, til I read this. I'm also 13 weeks and do the same things you do after a shower. Small world. I'm hoping this will pass as the knee gets better and better. Glad to know I'm not alone.
    • susan27029
      susan27029 pyesangel

      Posted

      Hi, yes this site is great, it has helped me to make a judgement of how I think I am doing!  

      It it would have been so hard as I look back, without the support from everyone on here.

      sue x 

  • seamus_98118
    seamus_98118 ann34730

    Posted

    Once again possibly the metal in your knee has expanded with the heat from the shower radiated through your leg to the appliance .Obviously when it does then it's going to put pressure inside the cavity where it is situated,try a luke warm shower or if you do have a hot one,don't linger. smile
    • PattyLee
      PattyLee seamus_98118

      Posted

      I never thought about the metal in my kneee expanding from the hot water.  Totally does make sense, tomorrow it's a shorter, warmer shower for mesad
  • seamus_98118
    seamus_98118 ann34730

    Posted

    Good Girl !!   smile Another thing is I am sure it will expand in direct sunshine walking or in the car so my advice would be wear white clothing never black as my legs get red hot when sitting in sunshine wearing black trouser.
    • PattyLee
      PattyLee seamus_98118

      Posted

      Even before my TKR I've always been extremely careful about being in the sun. Whenever I go out I always apply sunscreen, even if I'm just checking the mail. cool
    • susan20089
      susan20089 PattyLee

      Posted

      I was in the sun in June and never thought that was why my leg was hurting.    I think it makes sense now!   I was so much better when I came back.   I am better in the UK.   What is the answer as I do like to holiday abroad ?  Anyone? 
    • PattyLee
      PattyLee susan20089

      Posted

      I'm in the States and I wear sun protection clothing, (Zero X Posur and Coolibar, are the brands I buy) whenever I'm going to be in the sun for long periods of time, plus I still use a sunblock.  I also wear light weight capris that cover my incision.  Just a few suggestions, enjoy your holidays!
    • cheryl90571
      cheryl90571

      Posted

      Wow. Sure makes sense but a little scary, too!
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