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knee swelling up

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lou1982
lou1982

Hi guys,

went to physio yesterday for an hour and im 4 weeks post op,today my knee is very swollen will this be ok,and whats the best thing to do,its hasnt been this swollen before..thanks

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  • PollyBB
    PollyBB lou1982

    Posted

    It sounds like you overdid it! Are you still on anti- inflammatories? If not, I would take some.You need to rest today! Sit with your feet up as much as possible and apply ice frequently.  Take it easy for a few days!

    Good luck.

     

    • lou1982
      lou1982 PollyBB

      Posted

      i agree polly,yes have been doing that..just never been this bad before..thanks
  • gill77343
    gill77343 lou1982

    Posted

    Hiya Lou

    Its possible that you may have overdone it at the physio.

    Rest,Ice and pain relief and you should see the difference, if it continues and you are worried then go and have a chat with your doc.

    Hope it gets better soon

    Gillian

  • kirk47842
    kirk47842 lou1982

    Posted

    Glad your going to physico and work hard. Ice and raise your leg and rest. Ice will be your best friend. I use 3 cups of water and 1 cup of rubbing alcohol in a double bagged zip lock bag, when you freeze it the ice will stay plyable and you can get reusing it
  • caroline46398
    caroline46398 lou1982

    Posted

    An hour Physio is bound to lead to swelling. First take anti inflammatory and pain killers an hour before the Physio. Ice every half hour afterwards. The next day elevate and ice, rest but don't let it get stiff. Gentle movement and massage. Should be okay tomorrow. Mine gets like that even now if I overdo swimming or gym. At least you'll be prepared next time. Don't plan to do anything to strenuous the day after. It will only be for a few weeks. Bet it looks like a football!!
    • lou1982
      lou1982 caroline46398

      Posted

      Oh god caroline it sure does,i was really panicking earlier as i thought i had done some real damage..its not painful at all,just really swollen,im hoping tomorrow it might be a bit better,have just done very gentle exercise today,as i dont want to make it worse....sometimes i need to remember im only 4 weeks post op x
    • caroline46398
      caroline46398 lou1982

      Posted

      True it takes a lot more than four weeks to settle. Hope you have a decent night.
  • joeyroe
    joeyroe lou1982

    Posted

    Rest,Ice and walk a little, in time it will be ok.
  • pyesangel
    pyesangel lou1982

    Posted

    THis happens to the best of us. Best thing to do is Ice, rest, and walk a little. At over 3 months PO my knee still tends to swell when I've done too much. TKR take a long time to 'get back to normal'.
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