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Supplements after TKR or PKR

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CanadianSharon
CanadianSharon

Wondering what people are taking for extra vitamins and supplements since their surgery, either on their own or advise from medical personnel. These would be in addition to your pain meds, if you still take those. 

Ive been taking magnesium, omega red, and cranberry which I alway take for my urinary system.  My physio is big on recommending magnesium.

im post op five months now, and it honestly think I've turned a better corner.  I think my daily biking is helping for sure.

happy new year...all the Best for running races in 2015.

 

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  • betty07083
    betty07083 CanadianSharon

    Posted

    Hi Sharon,

    I'm about same phase as you - 6 months post op at end of month. Interesting question. I was never told to take extra vitamins or supplements. I just take what I always did, which is not much, just calcium supplement.

    Do y

  • betty07083
    betty07083 CanadianSharon

    Posted

    Sent too soon!!! Do you still suffer from fatigue? That seems to be my biggest problem now. Gets so bad at times I can't function. Makes me wonder if it's from TKR or something else going on.

    You must still be in Florida if you are still out there bike riding! smile

    Happy new year to you! Betty

  • suzidownunder
    suzidownunder CanadianSharon

    Posted

    Hi i too was advised to take magnesium and that helps with the muscle spasms. 

    Also vit B complex to help with general tiredness and recovery (most important vit group for women) 

  • suzidownunder
    suzidownunder CanadianSharon

    Posted

    Hi i too was advised to take magnesium and that helps with the muscle spasms. 

    Also vit B complex to help with general tiredness and recovery (most important vit group for women) 

  • britta217
    britta217 CanadianSharon

    Posted

    running races, sharon?  good god, very ambitious but good for you.  

    i just posted on betty's post as she was saying how tired she is.  i feel the same.  of course my surgeon never mentioned anything to build up energy levels again!  i have hard time digesting the vitamin b complex mentioned by suizi, it repeats on me all day which i find very disagreeable.  but i do see my kinesiologist soon and will also book an appointment to see my chinese herbalist at one point to help me get back on track.

    • CanadianSharon
      CanadianSharon britta217

      Posted

      Running races, I was being sarcastic...  I have to say I sleep better the last month than I have for years.   I can easily sleep ten hours at night and not feel guilty....so I guess I'm still tired and need this rest.  I do have a bathroom trip though.  Most nights I go to bed around 10-11 and get up between 7-8.  No kips in the daytime.

       

    • betty07083
      betty07083 CanadianSharon

      Posted

      Oh do I envy you, sleeping through the night!!! I have done that " once in a blue moon" and I feel so refreshed the next morning and ready to take on the day.

      How I miss that!

      No need to feel guilty! If you can sleep that deeply, that says your body does need the rest. Good for you! Maybe it's the exercise & fresh air you are getting from bike riding? 

    • britta217
      britta217 CanadianSharon

      Posted

      biggrin  you just never know on this site, some very ambitious people!  i totally agree with you, i also sleep loads.  i am able to have power naps up to three hours during the afternoon and then still get 8 hours at night.  i have always been able to sleep lots but nowadays i need more too ... and i don't feel guilty at all.  yoohoo!
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