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Day 12 after TKR pain still not under control on cocodamol very sick on them.Also leg was so swollen could not get the stocking on for a couple of days not sure how long to keep the sock on for ? Im 67 male

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  • jean95756
    jean95756 Unofon

    Posted

    Hi can you tell me what lymph massage is please
    • gillme1955_UK
      gillme1955_UK jean95756

      Posted

      I was thinking the same! I googled it and wasn't much wiser so I have emailed a Physio I want to use after I hav my first TKR next year to ask them! 
    • carol45436
      carol45436 jean95756

      Posted

      Hi Jean, basically it is using what is sometimes called chichen feet.Basically you use your thumbs very firmly on one side of the knee with your fingers splayed on the other side. Then massage the fluid down towards the underneath of the knee where the lymph glands are able to drain away the fluid. I hope I have explained it correctly, I only do what I was taught to reduce the swelling that I had before the tkr, I was very pleased that it works post op. I use E 45 to massage but you should check with your specialist first as everyone is different.
    • britta217
      britta217 jean95756

      Posted

      jean -- in english, it is also called "manual lymphatic drainage".  our lymphatic system is responsible fo flushing out all kind of toxic material ... there is a highway of them in our body!  during operations these often get thrown off kilter and stop working effectively, meaning our extremities (mainly legs/feet) get very congested.  the swelling usually gets worse late afternoon / evening as the lymphatic system can no longer flush all the toxins through. having a massage really helps in bringing swelling down, i can highly recommend it.  i am also including a link to an explanation from wikipedia which confirms how effective it is after having broken bones (which in essense, is what we have, albeit on purpose!!) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_lymphatic_drainage..  i have also just found a page for the uk where you can find accredited therapists and even better explanation on what this is.  http://www.mlduk.org.uk/  ... happy reading!
  • jean95756
    jean95756 Unofon

    Posted

    Thank you 

    I've also been told to use e45 by my physio 

  • Unofon
    Unofon

    Posted

    Three weeks tommorow still swollen got infection now on antibiotics and tramadol.the chemist or doctor cant find the Coviden stockings I had from the hospital so awaiting for something similar,still cant sleep at night unable to find a confortable position.dying for a pint weatherspoons shares must be suffering 
    • carol45436
      carol45436 Unofon

      Posted

      That is really bad luck about the infection. As if the whole thing isn't bad enough.I'm 3 weeks tomorrow too and still find the nights worse as I can't lie comfortably at all. However, I have started to have a small glass of wine at night, and that seems to make it a lot better. Hope you improve soon.
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