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Pulled muscle

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Linda_ann
Linda_ann

Hi all, 6 weeks on and all is going good, the biggest problem i have is i kerp pulling the muscle in the back of my op leg on the calf, its absolutely doing my head in, i can walk around and do just about anything with no pain (well nothing i cant handle) in my knee, but just cant stop this prob, going to see the doctor next week so will ask him, just wondered if anyone else has this problem, thank you all

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  • jenny80029
    jenny80029 Linda_ann

    Posted

    Possible just part of the recovery process but good idea to get it checked. I have pain behind knee at eight weeks which is related to stretching the leg out straight but may be different to what you have
    • Linda_ann
      Linda_ann jenny80029

      Posted

      Yes i think i did read somewhere that it does happen but cant find were it was i read it, lol, i will find out what the doctor has to say and put the answer in here incase someone else is having the same thing
    • Linda_ann
      Linda_ann jenny80029

      Posted

      Yes i do try to stretch it before i go out anywhere, its just a silly thing that ya dont need when trying to get back fit
  • marie84635
    marie84635 Linda_ann

    Posted

    It may be that you are walking differently (different gait) since your surgery. Puts a strain on the opposite leg
    • Linda_ann
      Linda_ann marie84635

      Posted

      Have to admit upto the muscle going i was walking fine with no problems, but now like you say, its just slightly getting better but because im sort of nursing it my other leg is hurting and also my back.......cant get it right at the moment, lol
    • marie84635
      marie84635 Linda_ann

      Posted

      Might need a little physical therapy to diagnose and treat the problem
  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX Linda_ann

    Posted

    Voltaren Gel (RX in the US).  Second-best topical anti-inflammatory on the planet.  Will help you a lot.

    Remember that the muscles down the back of your leg (hamstring group) and your calf are all very, very tight.  You may be doing something to aggravate them more than normal.  Stretching these muscles back out is a long process.  Very slow advances.  Stay strong and get the Voltaren!!! 

    • Linda_ann
      Linda_ann CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      Cant imagine what im doing if i am agravating it, im trying to be so carefull, but i will try the voltaren good idea and thankyou
    • marie84635
      marie84635 Linda_ann

      Posted

      At one point during rehab my good leg started cramping in the calf. I was afraid it was going to buckle and I would fall. It felt like a charlie horse kind of cramp but didn't go away when I stood up. Turns out that I was low on potassium. The folks at rehab said it was pretty common and a blood test confirmed it. Whatever you do don't let yourself get low in potassium. There are lots of potassium rich foods to supplement your diet. If you need iv potassium it is intollerable. It feels like your veins are burning.

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