Five half weeks post TKR
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Happy Easter everyone. I am five and a half weeks post TKR. Have been walking up to a mile a day have got over 100 bend can get good straight. It seemed as if I woke up at four weeks and things just got better.
However today my knee has been very stiff in spite of exercises, I have been very cold had a headache and generally not feeling very well but nothing specific, I have slept on and off nearly all day.( I have found it difficult to stay awake. ) I am now in a lot of pain in my knee and hip. Area is not hot.
I have taken pain meds and have iced but nothing seems to help. Has anyone any ideas.
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Oldfatguy1 louise07185
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louise07185 Oldfatguy1
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I will see gp or someone at surgery tomorrow if no better. Just to rule out infection?
i hope you are feeling better I have followed your journey and your attitude to all the problems you have faced is inspirational.
Oldfatguy1 louise07185
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Hope you get to feeling better soon. That's the problem with this surgery, just when you think all is well, something else pops up. At your stage, I wouldn't think you would need to worry about infection in the knee but even a onset of a head cold can make you miserable for a few days
jennifer86104 louise07185
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Jen (8 months post op)
louise07185 jennifer86104
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I also for the last week, started to walk up the stairs properly one foot in front of the other, I only do this once a day as it is so hard.
when does the swelling go. At end of day my leg and foot are still twice as big,
i think today will be a rest day to give my body time to catch up.
Are you pleased you had the TKR now?
jennifer86104 louise07185
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Yes, I am glad I had it done. I had an additional problem with a tight piriformis muscle (in the buttock) which causes pressure on the sciatic nerve. This has bothered me more than the knee over the last few months. It's gradually getting better though. I'm walking so much better now than pre op though and that was why I decided to have it done. So, keep your chin up, keep up the exercises (vital I believe) and be prepared for the ups and downs and you too will be glad you had it done too.
Jen x
Peglegbev louise07185
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