Numbness and can't lift
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hello I had knee replacement Nov 2,2020 I was in the hospital 3 days longer then expected because blood pressure was up and I wasn't able to lift my leg I had an
On -Q in which the doctor turned off thinking. maybe that was why I couldn't lift it well needless to say after going on without the On-Q my knee became stiff and was swollen so much til even my feet was swollen so they decided to do a knee manipulation A month later because my mobility and knee function was only at 70 when it should of been atleast at 90 they said and I still can't lift my knee even after the manipulation not to mention all down the sides of my leg is numb I keep hearing that it's normal but It feels weird can anyone tell is this normal to not be able to lift my leg even getting in and out of bed to not beable to bend my knee when using the restroom I have to have it straight out smh the knee manipulation seemed to help very little because I'm still in pain my knee still doesn't bend like it should I'm having so many regrets on doing this i cry so much because I just want mylife back and to feel normal and whole again i stay icing all through out the day iv'e tried two different CBD oils nothing seems to help I even tried heating pad after reading it can help lossen the muscles but I felt nothing in trying that I feel stuck and hopeless any suggestions please
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peggy_56092 Beautifulsoul47
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I don't know what an On Q means. I was in the hospital for 7 days instead of the usual 3 because of an ulcer caused by the blood thinner. Both my legs were swollen for several months and even though I progressed faster than most in the beginning, I began to stiffen up when not exercising enough. You must ice after every exercise. I found that a $25 cycle used every day increases the bending ability.The hospital had all of us walking the first day of the operation. And walking with a walker for a couple of weeks. You must have PT exercises? It is a slow but steady progress. I had to lift my leg myself in the beginning until your muscles become stronger. I used vibrating contraptions on my legs when not active in order to prevent stroke.