So what's going on here??!
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Hi there, I had a RTKA on 6/18, and while it turned out to be more involved than the surgeon had anticipated, I've been doing really well. I've gotten to 0° and 105°, I've been cutting back on my pain meds, and overall I've been really happy with my progress. But yesterday, I noticed that it was more tender than it had been. Today it's more sore still, and one lump of swelling is really hard and much hotter than the rest of the knee. It's a little red, but not bright red, and nothing is oozing from the incision. The steri strips are still on, but starting to peel off. I've been feeling completely awful today and had a violent episode of vomiting, and now it is hurting even when elevated and my whole calf is tender. But my temperature, while up about two degrees, hasn't cracked 100 and as i mentioned, no drainage. Had anybody had this happen and it just passed on its own? TIA!
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yve20637 Bratbabylestran
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Hi
i think its worth checking it out with your doctor as soon as possible.
ddaapp Bratbabylestran
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Check with your GP ASAP or go to A&E never take a chance. If its getting red, and the red is spreading and you have flu like symptoms go A&E. I had my knee done in April, it became sore, I became sweaty and felt unwell, then the redness spread. Nothing leaking from the wound. I went to A&E and had to have antibiotics and unfortunately I had to have it washed out. it may be nothing to worry about but better safe than sorry. If you are receiving aftercare from home visit nurses ring them for advice.
climber Bratbabylestran
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Bratbabylestran, Check with your GP ASAP or go to A&E !!!!!
Bratbabylestran
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PT will be here in about half an hour and take a look. It's still sore, but temp still running about 99°. Guess we'll see. Thanks!