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christine83627
christine83627

Hi I am 12 days post op and experiencing strong tingling around my knee cap. I am assuming that this is part of the healing process. Just wondered if others experienced the same thing in their healing journey.

Also how long does this sensation of a tight band feeling last for.

I know that it is early days for me.

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  • hazel14959
    hazel14959 christine83627

    Posted

    Hi Christine, I think the tingling is probably nerves around the knee cap area.  Unfortunately the tight band can last severeal weeks, mine seemed to go at 12 weeks - 15 weeks depending on how much walking I did.   You can overdo it and then its a case of icing and elevating.  Now 24 weks PO and feeling great.   75 years young.
  • donna4434
    donna4434 christine83627

    Posted

    Absolutely normal...I said it was like the melting of the polar ice caps as feeling comes back to the nerves that were impacted by thr surgery. That specific sensation lasted - for me - about 2 weeks but it still feels weird in other ways and no doubt will do for quite some time.
    • christine83627
      christine83627 donna4434

      Posted

      Thanks for your swift reply Donna it is good to be able to discuss these issues with others who have bee through the same operation.

      How many weeks is it since your surgery

    • donna4434
      donna4434 christine83627

      Posted

      it's been 8 weeks .... slow on the bend and slow on getting strength back in that quadricep .... but moving in the right direction. I was at the surgeon's this morning and I will be going in for an MUA in the next week or two to fix the non-bending issue. The knee feels more 'floaty' if that makes sense - sometimes like it not quite connected to anything - but it does hold me up and that's what's important ... just a bit disconcerting with that disconnected feeling ..... smile
  • patsyrose
    patsyrose christine83627

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    Hi Christine

    I don't remember tingling with either of my TKRs, to be honest, but you'll get all different sensations for quite a long time.  The tight band is very normal, as is numbness on the outside of the knee...both will also last some time.  You will also get swelling when you've been exercising...and aches and pains elsewhere in your legs...all very normal.

    I wish you all the best.

    Patsy

    1st TKR Dec 2012. 2nd TKR Sept 2014.

  • irish_linda
    irish_linda christine83627

    Posted

    i do remember that its pretty normal for us tkr its just everything settling down as i call it even when you bend the knee after it starts tingling its movement and probably its the start of scar tissue stretching i think its a good sign it means the new knee is making the tissues stretch and preventing the scar tissue taking hold if you know what i mean the tight band will last for a bit im afraid everything is so raw inside and all the layers that were sown up and then those awful clips its no wonder thr knee is tight good luck to you ,this seems all is well with you so glad for you
    • christine83627
      christine83627 irish_linda

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply. I am counting the hours until Friday when clips will be taken out and the dressing removed. It is so tight and uncomfortable. I am thinking of resorting to a glass of wine tonight but not sure if I should drink because I am still using Clexane
    • Tebow
      Tebow christine83627

      Posted

      Hi Christine

      You said you are having staples taken out on Friday. I suggest you take two pain meds about 15 minutes ahaead of time. It is unpleasant but it doesnot take too long to have them removed and the stretching and pulling will feel so

      Much better

    • donna4434
      donna4434 Tebow

      Posted

      I second that... the skin is hyper sensitive...had I known (but my inside sources lied about the staple experience) I certainly would have taken some beforehand. doesn't 'kill' but unpleasant and since I had 35 of the suckers .... LOL
    • irish_linda
      irish_linda christine83627

      Posted

      a glass of wine would do you no harm its like your going out on the lash as we say here (thats when you go out for alot of drink )  you could make a spritzer of it with half wine half 7up it would help you unwind and lets face it your just going to bed afterwards go for it cheesygrin
    • christine83627
      christine83627 irish_linda

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply. I did have a small glass of wine last night but paid dearly for it this morning when I woke with a splitting headache. It was not a good start to the day!

      Made the morning exercises even harder.

    • irish_linda
      irish_linda christine83627

      Posted

      ya i do think wine of all drinks dose give a hangover thats why i make a spitzer of it  now if i want a drink at home i go for barcadi and plenty coka cola in it
  • cheryl90571
    cheryl90571 christine83627

    Posted

    Hold off on the wine for a bit. Meds, wine and recent surgery...not a good mix.(Yes, I know from my BAD EXPERIENCE!

    I have tingling different places at different times. I am 7 weeks post op.

    I also get this circular tickle that feels like a small train on tracks going around INSIDE my leg under the skin.

    Different parts appear to heal differently at different times. You seem right on track.

    Best wishes for a solid recovery and minimal or better yet NO PAIN!

  • lou1962
    lou1962 christine83627

    Posted

    All perfectly normal at this stage,im 7 weeks post op and my knee still feels tight and swollen,because of course the more exercise and walking you do the more it swells...just keep up the good work your doing,and you will see a big change between 6 and 8 weeks x
    • christine83627
      christine83627 lou1962

      Posted

      Thanks Lou it sounds as if you are doing well. Are you still using crutches and what sort of distances are you walking now.
    • lou1962
      lou1962 christine83627

      Posted

      Im now walking without sticks,but everyones different,i do 2 30 minute walks a day,and  some bending exercises,stairs i can do now one foot after the other..but 2 weeks ago i couldnt do them so it goes to show what a couple of weeks can do...just takeit slow and easy these early weeks and you will reap the rewards..x

       

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