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Hi al
I had a TKR 4 weeks ago and have recovered extremely well. However today , I was walking when all of a sudden I felt a bit faint and my leg felt a bit numb . I sat down and the numbness went , I had no pain and it hasn't swollen at all. Can anyone tell me if they have experienced this and iv so what it is. I don't know whether to go to the hospital Orr whether it's just scar tissue breaking down ???
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jen04209 sarah73229
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Oldfatguy1 sarah73229
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At 4 weeks I'm guessing 2 things. You've overdone it and its letting you know about it and you have let yourself get seriously dehydrated.
Stop and rest....that means lay down and elevate...take an hour nap. The second, substantially increase your water intake. Get up to 60 oz. daily. (One note: reverse that order as its hard to hydrate reclining or sleeping. The body has an alarming method for telling you to slow down....one way or another, it'll get your attention.
sarah87162 sarah73229
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It certainly seems a bit odd.
Are you walking with crutches still?
Sarah
sarah73229 sarah87162
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I am yes
I spoke to the hospital this morning and they say that this is normal and not unusual so will see if it happens again. I didnt feel any pain or anything so may have just done too much 🙁🙁