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So achey, is it the surgery taking its toll?

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elaine94716
elaine94716

Hi me again....Im 4 weeks post op TKR and at the stage where the knee is doing quite well, albeit stiff, with a tightness and swelling but 110 degree bend and can lift from lying down, but I feel so damn rough.  Back aches, feel sick, tired, both legs ache.  I'm on the verge of calling the Doc!  Anyone else feel like this?  Its worse towards the end of the day.  I seem to recall feeling a bit crook last time but thought it was the drugs.  This time i'm only on paracetemol and ibuprofen with the occasional codeine at night.  Very grateful for any comments on this. thank you xx

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  • eileen15268
    eileen15268 elaine94716

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    I'm at the same stage Elaine post 4 weeks Tkr. Mine feels the same SO stiff & can still only get @ 95 bend

  • chris60619
    chris60619 elaine94716

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    Elaine, I had my knee done just over a year ago, it takes time, not everybody is the same, I still sometimes get tightness, but most day I forget I have even had it done. I go in on the 1st for the other one too be done, that is why I think it's taken longer for me, nobody tells u what it's mentioned 5oo be like, just take it steady, if u need painkillers take them. It will come together good uck.

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