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a question for my knee replacement friends. I'm three weeks out second knee, it seems so much slower than the last one. Have real constriction at back of knee and a lot of calf pain, I didn't have this before to this extent, presume I keep exercising through the pain or will this make it worse or rest it for a few days so hopefully settle down, not sleeping because of it. Advice will be gratefully received .😀
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debrag17 Guest
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I'm icing every two hours. I came off the inflammatory tablets a week after op 😀,huge tummy upset will all the medication, rely on paracetomal and pain killers, do you think they are very helpful, maybe I could introduce again and see how I go
cherry75260 Guest
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I'm only 8 days post op, but I find if I ice the back of my leg in addition to the front I do get some relief...certainly worth a try.
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judith00931 Guest
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I still have your problem at 12 weeks out. My PT puts heat underneath the knee and ice on top when I'm trying to stretch it out. This seemed to help.
mceastside Guest
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thanks
lyndawcanada59 Guest
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Make sure you are drinking lots of fluids to help your calves.still persist with your exercise as not doing so will result in scar tissue forming which will add to the tightness in your knee. I am 6 weeks post tkr on my second knee as well. This time around it wasn't as terrifying maybe because I knew what to expect.first knee was extremely painful before surgery and second one not as bad.I find I am not as dilegent about doing my exercises and have to really push myself. Keep at it.
Guest lyndawcanada59
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Thank you, you mirror my feelings exactly, 7 months since 1st knee, I followed things to the book which showed in the outcome , completely straight and 125 bend, my life right back on track. I know the motivation for this one is not so good, starting all over again is wearisome and the enforced limitations, lack of control and independence all over again, I keep kick starting myself and have increased my exercise regime, all will be well and another positive outcome I hope. My bend seems to be much slower this time but as they tell me every knee is different😀😀😀
mommermom Guest
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I had the same feelings after my second knee replacement. I am three months out, have stopped counting weeks, and I know that I am not where I was on the first one. I asked the physical therapist about this and they stated that often happens, the second one is more difficult, each one is different. I could say I'm 8 years older, I was more committed to my exercise regime, or this one's just going to take longer. I still have some stiffness but for the most part have been able to resume life. I found heat on the back of my leg helped more than ice. Good luck to you
jenny80029 Guest
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I think it might be worth getting it looked at...calf pain and constriction at back of knee... I worry about DVT...please don't get anxious but I would not leave that un checked myself...
Guest jenny80029
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Hi Jenny,
Im at the hospital next Tuesday
the pain down the calf is only when moving it and the constricting at the back of knee is when I'm trying to bend it when walking. I'm only three weeks out and have a massive scar where the surgeon went into previous scar which has took some healing so I feel I'm a little behind.
as suggested I've upped my fluid intake which seems to have helped a bit.
Do u still think I should be concerned Jenny?..
jenny80029 Guest
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Oh, I don't know, I am not a professional..I probably am concerned because I had a pulmonary embolism scare post TKR! Its the calf and back of the knee location which have touched my antennas I think. It is so hard to tell but I also think you have had one TKR, so less likely than someone who had not had one to feel concern generally about any and every bit of pain. If you feel your instinct suggests something may not be right I would follow that up personally.
lyndawcanada59 jenny80029
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jenny80029 lyndawcanada59
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Random pains in legs are the norm after TKR, however if concerned always seek am professional opinion.
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