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Hi everyone,
Hope your all doing well,for me this past 2 days have been low,i feel as though i have hit a wall,the knee is aching alot and im so very tired from not being able to sleep at night.....cried today since i came home almost 4 weeks ago,felt so silly but i thought better out than in...Is it normal to feel like this,op was 24 days ago now,so still think im expecting too much. I start advanced knee class physio on wednesday,and i a way im looking forward to it,thanks for listening guys..x
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kathryn42410 lou1982
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It's my 37th birthday today. I've just been out for lunch but I'm 22 weeks post op and due for further surgery on Weds. Not really in a celebrating mood. I'm still in pain because my leg is bent at 30 degrees. I do feel like there is light at the end of the tunnel though. We all get there in our own way, mine is just a little bit of a backward route (my GPS is clearly buggered).
Your op was not even 4 weeks ago. Sometimes a normal bruise lasts longer than that. Remember what you've been through. Big hug xx
lou1982 kathryn42410
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donna4434 lou1982
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martinarvelo lou1982
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terri59470 lou1982
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A word from my experience - if youre really struggling with sleep deprivation, speak to your GP. Mine is lovely and after I had a total meltdown in her office at about the 6 week mark,she prescribed me 10mg of Amitriptyline every night, It had such an impact - it was almost like it reset my sleep pattern. Although I still have the odd dodgy night where Im awake every hour, on the whole I can get 4-6 hours decent sleep - bliss lol!
Always remember we're here for you sweetie, wwe laugh, we cry, and most of all WE UNDERSTAND xx
kirk47842 lou1982
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janice60986 lou1982
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i'm at a similar stage to you (2 July op) and have had, and still have,all those symptoms. I don't think my knee has been pain free in all that time, it's wither throbbing with burning heat or sending pulses of pain up my leg. I ice it and elevate it (sometimes elevating it is very uncomfortable) but it's always uncomfortable. I have had many dips where I've started crying out of sheer frustration.
I'm interested in your "advanced knee physio" - what does that entail that is different from the exercises we're all given? Interested to hear how you get on.
Also, because I couldn't sleep my GP prescribed Zopiclone - Half a tablet is enough to give me about 4-5 hours which is worth its weight in gold. Lou,
let's keep our chins up and we'll get through with this so helpful site.
best wishes.
lou1982 janice60986
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pam1313 lou1982
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So I've rested all afternoon and tonight I've just done the ironing.......but I'm absolutely shattered. My knee seems stiffer than ever, my good leg has cramp.......God almighty what the hell is going on?
BUT......I've just sat down, am icing knee and just logged on here...and lo and behold I've read all these posts and realise I'M NOT ALONE!
I hate these feelings, hate the crying, hate the depressing moods, hate people that can walk normally without pain and on odd days hate the whole world in general lol! But, I love this forum and the people that post their experiences - although we're all suffering we'll do it together.
I'm sorry for my rant........but I feel better now!
So, at 4 weeks don't worry, you're normal, we've all been there - log onto this forum at any time and nine times out of ten you'll find someone who is experiencing the same thing as you.......it is very, very comforting. Take care.
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