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andrea30334
andrea30334

Hi im 11 weeks Post Op and when I stand from sitting or getting out of bed I get this awful stiffness like someone pulling a belt tight around my knee??? Does anyone get medication for what I assume is stiffness or do we just deal with it???

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  • hazel14959
    hazel14959 andrea30334

    Posted

    I am 12 weeks PO and I also get this. Seeing the consultant on the 10th June.

    I am making a list of questions to take with me.

     

    • susan20089
      susan20089 hazel14959

      Posted

      I was told by my consultant two weeks ago that it would take up to a year for my knee to feel normal.  There are so many nerves, ligaments etc yo knit together and hence the stiffness.  All completely normal.   You have to be patient.
    • caroline46398
      caroline46398 susan20089

      Posted

      Yes I was told that too he said there are many small structures that get damaged but heal in time and continue to heal for up to twelve months. That's why he said that on spite of perfect scan and x ray I still have swelling in calf and discomfort on steps and walking too far . Be a patient patient
    • andrea30334
      andrea30334 caroline46398

      Posted

      I could quite happily be patient at home til september lol but its my conscience that wont rest lol
    • irish_linda
      irish_linda susan20089

      Posted

      yep it will take all that keep working it and be gratefull of no complications
    • hazel14959
      hazel14959 andrea30334

      Posted

      Once and after this visit It could be 3 months again or 6 months...with fingers crossed...
    • andrea30334
      andrea30334 hazel14959

      Posted

      ive seen mine once 6 weeks after now I dont see him til ive had it for a year!!!
  • irish_linda
    irish_linda andrea30334

    Posted

    hi andrea ya ive had that it is awful the more you excersise it the more it releases it anti inflamatorys realy help and ive been on them for a long time but they help because without them bending and straightening is painfull and you need to excersise every day if you dont take them you wont be able to do them. gel is no good to be honest it sounds to me that its scar tissue and you need to stretch it  ive had all these problems and more i still get it abit but you are only 11wks post op its early days dont stress  a good physio will realy realy help start A.S.A.P. hope it helps
    • andrea30334
      andrea30334 irish_linda

      Posted

      yes thanks linda I might ask my GP on mon for a good anti inflammatory.
    • irish_linda
      irish_linda andrea30334

      Posted

      ya do im on arcoxia 90 andsomething for my stomach as anti inflamatorys are tough on tummys arcoxia are very safe and can be used for long term when pain was bad before i got redone i was on zidol 200ml for pain it was good as it is slow releasing hope it helps
  • jinny67
    jinny67 andrea30334

    Posted

    I had something similar after my first TKR last year, with a very painful 'Click-crunch' every time I took a step; this, my Dr said, was scar tissue which had formed, and which I had to work through. One of the best things, I found, was swimming, and especially, using the hot tub at the pool. I found the heat enabled me to stretch and exercise it. As far as the night time pain is concerned, \I'm just longing for it to stop; thank you all for your comments and ideas. I shall try thje bio oil massage tonight; I've been pretty useless today, I'll admit. Feeling quite apprehensive about the idea of work on Monday, but I can only try!

     

    • caroline46398
      caroline46398 jinny67

      Posted

      Good luck I went back too soon and was tired and tearful but after two weeks it was as if I never stopped!
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