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margaret58307
margaret58307

I am waiting for a TKR and have learned a lot from these forums.  All you post 'post oppers' can advise me how does one go about 'icing' ?  What do you use? Also I occasionally use my tens machine to relieve the pain in my shoulders but I did wonder if it was  unsafe to use near metal.

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  • margaret58307
    margaret58307

    Posted

    Thanks 'post oppers' I knew I could rely on you all for help, 'I 'll be back'!
  • mandy35295
    mandy35295 margaret58307

    Posted

    Hi, I also bought 2large gel packs on line, they are brilliant,. Again 20 mins at a time, in between massage,  and physio, but don't over do it, as I have learned the hard way, you really suffer if you do. Good luck
    • andrea30334
      andrea30334 mandy35295

      Posted

      its a good job I bought 2cos my good knee is playin up now cos of the over work so im icing that one as well lol.
    • margaret58307
      margaret58307 andrea30334

      Posted

      Good idea, Andrea, I have to have my 2nd knee done when the first is stable. So more than will be useful.  Thanks.
  • irish_linda
    irish_linda margaret58307

    Posted

    hi margaret i use ice packs that i bought in chemist and i just keep them in freezer and use them when i need them i usualy put them in a pillow case while i use them also you could use a packet of frozen peas .you can use a tens machine id say at the start you might find it abit too much but after a few weeks yes you can im a good while down the road and i use it to ease any niggle pain it wont affect metal good luck
  • Jackrussell123
    Jackrussell123 margaret58307

    Posted

    I just use an ice pack that I have in the freezer all the time or you can just use a pack of frozen peas .....all the best for,your surgery
  • sarndra
    sarndra margaret58307

    Posted

    I bought the cheapest 1 kg packs of frozen peas & alternated them. They don't leak like ice does & can be moulded around knee. I wrapped them in tea towel s to prevent ice burns. Worked a treat.
  • mandy71412
    mandy71412 margaret58307

    Posted

    Hi Margaret I'm only post 2 weeks after half knee replacement and in my hoist all they used one of those cooler boxes and sent me home with the cuff as it can't be used on anyone else but can very put in the fridge also sent home with gel pack! I was in so much pain mainly from sciatica that I resorted to a tens machine and I have to say after regular use over 4 days the pain from op and sciatica has been reduced dramatically! My surgeon warned me that I would nit like him for the first few weeks after the op!!!! I have to say though even after just 2 weeks I'm feeling much better and mobile!

    good luck and keep in touch 

    regards

    Mandy x

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