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I had tkr on the right but find I cant walk as far as I did before tkr it feels like I have brick,. knee is still numb doing all exercise can use exercise bike and do. I believe I can get 100 bend but find some times I get a sharp pain in the right side of the knee any suggestions please . Concerend as due to go in for the left knee on 15th Jan 16 . Not looking forward to at all as now know what to expect!!
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Oldfatguy1 notwenmj
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notwenmj Oldfatguy1
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Annibgood notwenmj
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You sound a bit like me but I'm only at 5 weeks so from what I read here doing quite well.
notwenmj Annibgood
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Annibgood notwenmj
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I take loads of painkillers. Tried to cut down on them but was told (on this forum) that I was being stupid so take them 30 mins before exercise and they definitely help. Also as the PT increased I got terrible pain in calf quad glut and hip which was really bad all over Christmas. A lot better now, you just keep on going for the long game. I dunno about surgery on 15th. Can you postpone for another couple of weeks maybe?
notwenmj Annibgood
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Annibgood notwenmj
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I take codeine (Tylex - first thing in the morning 5 - 6am) 800mg ibuprofen (Brufen) twice during the day when doing my PT and walking basically.
paracetmol if I'm really having a bad day and a sleeping tablet (I still wake up between 5 - 6am),
Back at Physiotherapist tomomorrow just know I'm going backwards on the bend at the moment, but that seems to be normal from what I read hear, so I dont feel so bad.
notwenmj Annibgood
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lin73970 notwenmj
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i have had both knees done and to free from the dreadful pain I used to suffer is bliss! There must be a strong reason to have your other knee replaced. Please ask your doctor or surgeon about the nerve pain it is very common after a tkr and I am trying to recall name of tablets my doc gave me gabapentin I think, I know that someone on here will know!
Please try not to worry about next operation I am sure it will go smoothly I wish all the very best and hope you let us all know how you are getting on!
notwenmj lin73970
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Oldfatguy1 lin73970
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notwenmj Oldfatguy1
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lin73970 notwenmj
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notwenmj lin73970
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will let u know how I get on as will be sat for a while after
anne07663 notwenmj
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sueisobel anne07663
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