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Nine months out from PKR and cannot walk without pain.

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Sue1989
Sue1989

It seems that I keep moving backwards.  I had pkr in July, did all my exercises, and rom was good.  I could do 30 minutes of mild laps, eased into walking my 10,000 steps, and was able to ride my bike everyday.  Also continued with my quad exercises everyday.  I have never been totally pain free, but did feel some improvement.  Three weeks ago, I was 10 minutes into my swim and felt a twinge in my knee.  Stopped right away.  I was unable to put any weight on it.  I have seen two ortho docs.  First one said my pkr surgeon messed up and I need revision.  Clearly, I am not ready to accept that.  Second doc has ordered MRI on lumbar as it might be nerve damage.  I have excruciating pain running from thigh to medial side and sometimes down lateral side.  When I walk, I am only able to walk stiff legged.  At this point, I am having trouble trusting anyone. Has anyone experienced anything like this?  

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  • debbie08326
    debbie08326 Sue1989

    Posted

    Hi Sue 

    So sorry you going through all this at this point .  You are 10months? That is still early .

    I had PKR two years ago may 19. I too got right back into exercises etc . 

    However and that is a big however , when I did too much I paid the price . As soon as knee did not feel right I backed right off and laid low for days with ice, rest, and elevation . And that still goes for now . I can not do 10000 steps plus biking each day . Way too much .

    I do not believe I / we can ever workout at the level we did previous .

    Maybe just ice as much as you can , elevate the knee and rest as much as possible .

    It may turn around , I really take care now if knee because of going through exactly what you are a few times . Finally learned my lesson .🤷🏻???

    Debbie 

    • Sue1989
      Sue1989 debbie08326

      Posted

      Thank you, Debbie.  I have been resting and icing, too.  I was led to believe I could return to my normal lifestyle by the end of the first year, with little restriction.  I am just so very discouraged.  If I had this to do over, I would never have had the surgery.  At least with the osteo and bone on bone, I knew what to expect and I knew how to control it. 

      I hope one you keep progressing!  

      Sue

  • debbie08326
    debbie08326 Sue1989

    Posted

    Yup me too  but it’s not true at least not for me . I have changed many activities and was in great shape prior .
  • debbie08326
    debbie08326 Sue1989

    Posted

    I thought you would get More replies . I would have liked to read others comments . You never know what prompts people to respond . I’ve learned that one too !
    • Sue1989
      Sue1989 debbie08326

      Posted

      It would have been helpful to hear what others are experiencing.  It’s spring, so maybe everyone is outside enjoying the warmer weather!!

       

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