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I had a partial knee replacement on 4-2-19, and still have swelling and pain. Wonder if my expectati

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Babsie74
Babsie74

PKR 4-2-19...have swelling and periods of excruciating pain am going to PT 3 times a week i still need pain meds, but try not to take them unless the pain is severe. How long should i expect my recovery to last? any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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  • Hopgo
    Hopgo Babsie74

    Posted

    I am a recent recipient of a TKR and I am NOT at medical professional. I do however relate to the pain issue ........I am now 6 weeks post surgery and finally off the pain meds.......with the exception of a little at night to help sleep.....a "little" meaning 1/2 of a hydrocodone 5mg. That being said my pain at your time frame was quite intense. My PT thought I might be pushing my exercising and walking too much and suggested I take a break from anything weight bearing (other than walking around the house) for a few days and low and behold the pain did subside . If by chance you are overdoing the PT / Exercises then maybe a break would help. A good question for your PT or Dr if nothing else. As several posts reiterate on this forum......it takes time, everyone is different and it does get better.Hang in there and good luck !!

    • Babsie74
      Babsie74 Hopgo

      Posted

      Thank you so much for your response. I think i may have been over doing the exercises . I'm going to back off a bit on that.

  • marion18849
    marion18849 Babsie74

    Posted

    i see my pt every fortnight and just do low bearing exercises every morning i bought my self a mini exercise bike which i find very useful im 4 1/2 wks po

    maybe your over doing it take it easy

    • Babsie74
      Babsie74 marion18849

      Posted

      Thank you Marion, we have a recumbent bike in our exercise room at our club house.

      I am going to use that, slowly at first.

  • jenny61596
    jenny61596 Babsie74

    Posted

    I wouldback off on the exercise , I didnt do much first 6-8 weeks jusr gentle bending and straightening and I got full movement . I used pool as soon as scar healed

  • Babsie74
    Babsie74

    Posted

    thank you JENNY, thats exactly what im doing now

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