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Knee Tightness

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tracey71146
tracey71146

Hello All

I am nearly five weeks post op but last Thursday I woke up and my knee was the tightest it has ever been and is still like it; it feels horrendous and stops me from bending and is just not getting any easier. It feels like someone has bound my knee with rubber bands.

Has anyone else had this happen?

Thank you, Tracey

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  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 tracey71146

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    Not much satisfaction to know you are going through what the rest of us have experienced, it still hurts like sin and through the tears the future looks dreary BUT, every day like this is one day closer to being pain free. Keep up with the pain meds on schedule, keep moving the leg as best you are able and ice. As many have said.....pain meds an hour before you get involved in therapy. Try and find some way of relaxing even if it's on for a few minutes. Music, reading, prayer, sip a glass of wine anything to get your mind off your pain. Hang in there, you are in the middle of a battle where you can't retreat........just go forward know you have legions of company. Keep talking to us and we'll keep encouraging.
    • tracey71146
      tracey71146 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      Hi Oldfatguy

      Thanks for the advice and comforting words - it is indeed a battle butvonecwill we all win one way or another - am feeling more upbeat as had along sleep due to new meds and unsuccessful crushing feeling has lessened.

      Thanks again, Tracey

  • jennifer86104
    jennifer86104 tracey71146

    Posted

    I can only reiterate Oldfatguy's very wise words. Hope you feel a bit better today, Tracey. Things will improve but very slowly. 

    Love Jen x

    • tracey71146
      tracey71146 jennifer86104

      Posted

      Thanks Jen - today has been a better day as have slept and the dreadful crushing feeling has lessened x
    • jennifer86104
      jennifer86104 tracey71146

      Posted

      Glad to hear you're better. I think being tired contributes greatly to the pai we feel. Hope you get another good night tonight. Jen x
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