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Pain in cold weather

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Cathy12345
Cathy12345

Can I ask does anyone else find that pain gets worse in old weather. Muscular bony pain and stiffness. Feels like I'm going backwards since it got very cold

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  • pookin
    pookin Cathy12345

    Posted

    Apologies , Cathy, for not answering, but I wanted to add a related question., rather than opening a parallel thread. I am dreading the Op where one of the joints in my big toe will be sawn off and not replaced (cheap and cheerful NHS-style) but the toe then just stiffened with metal.

    As my hobbies include spending time on snow in -20 and colder, I could imagine the metal not just irritating whatever nerve ends will remain by getting colder than the bits around it (even inducing frost bite in more extreme conditions?)?

    - any one know from experience or reading sources? 

  • gillian95315
    gillian95315 Cathy12345

    Posted

    Yes Cathy it definitely does for me. My operated leg is much stiffer in the mornings now it is cold in the uk. Also my other knee which I am due to have replaced in January is worse in the cold weather
  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo Cathy12345

    Posted

    I haven't had op but other reasons for going through bone healing and for the first time in my life I'm feeling the pain through the effects of cold air on hip and knee joints.

    Keep it well covered and although not pretty some thermal long johns would help keep your joints warm, the problem with UK winter is its a damp cold and I think it does go joint deep.

    Which toe are they removing? and for what reason, would it not be better to just lose it(only asking)so your sport want be effected

  • Irish_Al
    Irish_Al Cathy12345

    Posted

    Same here Cathy. Definitely a bit stiffer these colder mornings.

    I do 5 minutes each morning and evening on exercise bike to free up movement.

    Take care,

    Alan

  • judy17487
    judy17487 Cathy12345

    Posted

    I feel the same way.  Loosens up after moving around and taking pain med. tried to sleep without pain med.  miserable night.
  • anna79211
    anna79211 Cathy12345

    Posted

    Like most, I also feel the stiffness and pain more when the mornings are cooler. I live in central Texas and anything below 70 degrees and I'm freezing. So, not sure if that is a real comparison. I agree that exercising and just moving around helps. Stay warm.

  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 Cathy12345

    Posted

    The explanation I was given: as the barometer changes body pressures also change. The body has a way of compensating for the changes. It sends more fluid to affected areas to supply a cushion. This also causes swelling and that's when the pain hits. After the weather settles down and it stays cold some of that pain dissipates. There are some creams and such that help but only after the incision is completely healed.

    Lightweight flannel or fleece wrap can help. I don't have any reason to wear dress clothes anymore as I'm retired so warm ups become my apparel of choice for comfort.

  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX Cathy12345

    Posted

    Worse in the cold?  YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Was that loud enough?  I had a hip replacement while living in New Jersey.  Baaaaaaad.  Moved to Texas.  Goooooood.  On the bright side, you've become the family's weatherman... 

  • bpaschke47
    bpaschke47 Cathy12345

    Posted

    Tkr on July 1st and agree mine gets stiff in cold weather and after sitting for periods of time. Going back to PT this week to strengthen my quads and general wellness training. Most people seem to day it takes a year or so to fully recover. I'm going in at the end of December to have my other knee done so I'm planning on a long haul for recovery. Hope all is well for you.

    • bpaschke47
      bpaschke47 CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      Thanks Chico I will.... I did read it before my last surgery so I thinks it needs to be read again. Thanks,

      Brent

    • CHICO_MARX
      CHICO_MARX bpaschke47

      Posted

      PT will get you your ROM back but to get your quads, glutes and core in shape, ya gotta hit the gym...hours and hours of work.  No other way.
    • pookin
      pookin CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      Hi Chico. I love gym, but live far away from any... and my surgeon told me to avoid hi-impact and twisting

      Best tips for quads, for doing daily at home?

    • pyesangel
      pyesangel pookin

      Posted

      Hi, The one exercise I was given before my TKR for quads was squeezing those muscles and holding for say a count of 10, and relax. Repeat for about 10 reps. This can be done sitting in a chair or with your legs stretched out straight on your bed and squeezing the quads.  I also had to do these after I had my TKR. Hope this helps.
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