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Dotty_Lotty
Dotty_Lotty

Happy Easter one and all, I have today what I can only describe as an electric current running up and down my leg, no pain just weird. Any thoughts ?, anyone else had it ?

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  • maggie89095
    maggie89095 Dotty_Lotty

    Posted

    Yes I got that but it is getting less frequent but I still get it ocassionaly with cramps at the back of my knee
    • Dotty_Lotty
      Dotty_Lotty maggie89095

      Posted

      how did you cope with the cramp? my thigh muscles feel on fire today and  to be honest before I read your post I had said to hubby I thought cramp would be the next torment.I usually walk cramp off which obviously is not an option today.How did you deal with it?
    • maggie89095
      maggie89095 Dotty_Lotty

      Posted

      I have been drinking 2.5 litres of water a day and eating bananas which are meant to be good for cramp so far it seems to be receeding so I shall drink loads of water and keep my fingers crossed.
    • Dotty_Lotty
      Dotty_Lotty maggie89095

      Posted

      Actually I think that is an extremely valid point. Now I think about it I have been drinking much less than usual even avoiding my bedtime cocoa. Getting up to visit the loo in the night is soooo hard and I guess subconciously I have been trying to avoid it ( bonkers now I think about it) Thanks for the advice.
    • allan87044
      allan87044 maggie89095

      Posted

      Check out pure apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger for cramps.

      old Amish cure. Look on internet for Amish leg cramp cure. Sound  crazy, check it out. 

  • Clarkey1962
    Clarkey1962 Dotty_Lotty

    Posted

    Happy Easter to you too. Not had that yet but I suppose that's something else to look forward to!!!
  • RooQ
    RooQ Dotty_Lotty

    Posted

    I am into my second post op week and have begun to get the occasional, sharp stabbing pain around the wound area. It does feel like a little electrical shock, painful enough to make me gasp as it is so sudden.
  • shirley67411
    shirley67411 Dotty_Lotty

    Posted

    Happy easter everyone. I am nearly 5 weeks post TKR now and yes I have the electric shock feeling. Thought I was going crazy to be honest. Do you all still feel like you have a something tight strapped around your leg? I can bend muscle and skin wise really well but it seems to get a point when it just won't budge. Its really painful too. Doesn't feel muscular it feels like bone. I'm hoping it's not in need of realignment. But I'm wondering if it's my back problem. My back was affecting my knee before the surgery but can't remember how x
    • Dotty_Lotty
      Dotty_Lotty shirley67411

      Posted

      sadly I have zero bend due to heavy dressings (staple failure) so I have all that to look forward to,lets hope your problem resolves itself with no intervention.Good luck
    • caroline46398
      caroline46398 shirley67411

      Posted

      I have the tight strap above my knee most of the time when I move but not when sitting still - its reallly annoying - apparently it is normal and will go eventually 
    • caroline46398
      caroline46398 Dotty_Lotty

      Posted

      A friend of mine had that problem but is now up there at 110% - touch wood you will get there - so sorry to hear about your problem makes me feel lucky so far although I seem to be taking a lot longer than some people to recover I am at least making some progress.
    • shirley67411
      shirley67411 Dotty_Lotty

      Posted

      Oh no that's awful. I had disolvable sutures and I'm glad really as staples sound awful. I made sure the surgeon didn't use staples before surgery too plus I asked him to draw on my leg what type of scar I would have. Does anyone have like round tissue lumps surrounding arthritic joints?
    • martinarvelo
      martinarvelo shirley67411

      Posted

      Twelve weeks, and still have that tight feeling around the knee . . will it ever go!!!
    • suzidownunder
      suzidownunder martinarvelo

      Posted

      Sorry again - @21 weeks i still have the tightness too although i walk as far as i want - I'm conscious of it all the time. Massaging helps a bit. I'm in quite a bit of discomfort again. I feel like I've regressed 10 weeks. Seeing the surgeon on 16th April. Though i doubt it will be much help!

      Hope you improve soon smile

  • caroline46398
    caroline46398 Dotty_Lotty

    Posted

    My gp said it was the nerves adjusting it was wierd but only lasted a few days. Still getting the occasional tingle but the big bit was at seven weeks now am nearly ten weeks. Don't cross your legs. If it's pins and needles get it checked
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