Still not happy with TKR after 19 months
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Some 19 months ago I underwent a total knee replacement followed by months of physiotherapy including using a hydrotherapy pool, but however hard I tried stiffness & a really painful rubbing sensation occurs after I walk for about 5-8 minutes. Whilst in the pool this will subsides but returns when I get out of the pool. I have also undergone an MUA some 8 ,months after the op together with an injection. After this I was able to walk properly but gradually it has gone back & now stiffens & rubs when I walk. Presumably because the effect of the injection has worn off. I do walk for much longer periods but it is extremely wearing & I am wondering if anyone out there had suffered similarly & Has managed to overcome it??
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Huge-research tim86043
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The more u gear about GKR & UK the more u winder what the hell us going on. Prof Price - Oxford Manor & Orthopaedic apparently have (of had) a £40m grant you work out what was causing continuing knee problems after surgery- maybe they can help. I can't pretend I have much confidence in any of them but they are the "experts".
I get the impression if you survive the op that is regarded as a success & their aspirations following surgery are ridiculously low & have conflicting recovery advices. Best of .
Suki66 tim86043
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laurel65763 Suki66
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Hi Suki, I wish doctors were more realistic and tell patients there is a bell curve and some recover quickly, some after a few months and others (like me) will take longer. They don't define what "recovery" is and in my imagination, I thought I would be walking with a cane after 8 weeks. I took pain meds for 3 months, now I take turmeric and one Aleve a day. It's been almost 9 months and I have only started walking short distances in the last 6 weeks with crutches. I'd like to think I can avoid getting the other knee done, I've learned to get around fairly well at home via wheelchair. I miss pain free mobility so am trying Synvisc January 24th and hope it delays RTKR until the LTKR recovers. The pain does decrease over time but reading forum posts everyone is different. I do feel less stiff after doing the daily stretches which Chico says will have to be done for the rest of my life! But there is still something to be grateful for that I had this option available to me. Good luck
Suki66 laurel65763
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joan17325 Suki66
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yeah well ive got all of the after symptoms but refuse to let it get to me Im still better than before op I treated myself to a mobility scooter for the shops The one that folds down into 5 pieces Pride a gogo £500 and some ramps to go into boot £60 as 4x4 is a bit too high for hubby but he manages and its opened up a new life at the shops I can whizz round inside most big shops boots john lewis Debenhams and im getting better at driving it by the mile lol
laurel65763 Suki66
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Unfortunately medicine tends to have a one size fits all approach and does not take into account specific factors you have mentioned, plus age, weight, support at home or lack of support, etc. Its especially difficult for those of us with two bad knees because we don't have a good leg to stand on LOL!
My daughter has to push my transport wheelchair if I want to get out of the house, so I've spent most of the last 9 months at home. The internet has been my way to keep in touch with the world as I live in remote mountains.