Knee
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Eight weeks now since knee replacement surgery has anyone had this problem my calf of my leg is killing me when I'm walking what with this because by going up and down stairs maybe
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mommermom Bosco
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I had this problem a well. It began about 3 weeks, I am now at 13 weeks and realize it is gone. It was a real problem but I began taking an anti-inflammatory and continued with my exercises. I'm not certain when it stopped but this remedy helped me. I hope you get some relief soon.
lyn32416 Bosco
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Greetings Bosco. Yep anti-inflammatories worked for me too. I still take them when my 17 month old knees act up. Calf pain is a nuisance but it's one of the many issues we face as we heal. You will improve. Be patient. Each day brings new challenges but one day you'll take your new knee out for a brisk walk and stairs too and feel no pain. Patience is the key! And get some calf exercises off YouTube. x
Bosco lyn32416
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I can't take it but what about voltaren any one use this
CHICO_MARX Bosco
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Voltaren Gel (RX in the US) is the second-best topical anti-inflammatory on the planet (check for drug interactions first). Used it all the time.
Remember that your quads, glutes and core are basically atrophied. Going to take a long time to build back those muscles to support the new knee. In the meantime, other muscles have to take over the job. Getting the picture? I'm 17-months post op...you have a long way to go.
After you're done with PT and getting your ROM back, you may want to consider regaining all that strength...
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/post-tkr-exercising-565527
Stay strong!!!
Need1knee Bosco
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Yes...it's the weirdest thing. You can go from no calf pain at bedtime, to not even being able to hardly walk in the morning! It can hurt so bad!! Out of the blue it hurts, then, out of the blue it will go away.
It happened to me at least 3 or 4 different times...( so far.). Just look for a new day. It will come!! 💜
cheryl86544 Bosco
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Don't worry overly Bosco. Best thing to do about the stairs thing is to use it as exercise and it'll come good. All sorts of leg pain after TKR I've had is pain anywhere from foot to thigh. And then of course your shoulders hurt because of having to walk a new way. I hope you're seeing a physiotherapist who will check your walking stance. After a TKR we need to learn to walk again. Even sitting down you can practise this by first only heel on the ground, roll through to toes off the ground and use your big toe to balance by. Then practise this several times a day.
jenny80029 Bosco
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