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frustrated after 11 weeks

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peter77427
peter77427

had a knee replacement jan 2018, into my 11th week now, im 70 years old and farly fit. been doing exercises evey day. knee doesnt seem to be getting any better, still painfull, creepy crawly sensations in my leg, knee is warm most of the time, getting very little sleep, i use ice packs, (how often should i ice)  can walk ok, how should my knee be feeling and how should i be feeling.( frustrated & depressed) can any one help.       

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  • nwf477
    nwf477 peter77427

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    You asked about elevation you may not like this but there is a reason for it, If your lying on the sofa bed etc and you need to elevate you put a pillow under your ankle the reason being the idea is to let gravity help straighten your knee yes it hurts but it does help. I am also very well aware if you put the pillow under your knee it feels so much better but being less then 3 months out I would do what I first suggested and to make sure ask your PT.
  • missmagwumps
    missmagwumps peter77427

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    That creepy crawly sensation you mention is like 'restless leg syndrome' - I have experienced that a lot more frequently since 4 months post-op TKR....especially at night, when I have disturbed sleep due to pain mostly - I have to get up and walk around the place - which also seems to get rid of the resless leg - for a short while....what an experience eh.....I did have that sensation periodically before so not sure it relates to the actual surgery rather than the knee problem! Currently I wished I'd never joined to TKR club but hopefully it is early days as most people tell me.....but you are a newer recruit - my surgey was 29th Nov 2017 - so I wish you luck with your recover and the creepy crawly leg sensation...it will pass.....x

    • peter77427
      peter77427 missmagwumps

      Posted

      my creepy crawly sensations seem to have passed, i to did walk around,(worked), have a good day
  • Piper1766
    Piper1766 peter77427

    Posted

    Hi I am 51yr old who had a tkr 9/17/17.While the surgery itself looks good, I am having extreme burning pain that keeps me up at night, also when walking up stairs, and bending is very painful. If I do too much walking I also pay for it, and it is depressing, but im going to fight, and do what I need to do to get this knee stronger.
    • CHICO_MARX
      CHICO_MARX Piper1766

      Posted

      Push the knee and it swells with pain and burning.  I did that once at 5 weeks...put 8,200+ steps on my fit bit.  Balloon knee for 3 days.  Never again.  ALWAYS checked my steps during the day and increased gradually.  I'd suggest a pedometer of some kind and do your tracking to avoid the pain.  The included software graphs your progress.

      Try some Voltaren Gel (RX in the US)...a GREAT topical anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. 

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