TKR 5 weeks ago. Have bad sciatica Now. Does this happen?
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I had a TKR almost 5 weeks ago. I have been taking plain Tylenol as narcotics make me very sick. It has been difficult but 2 weeks ago I was walking with a cane only in the house. Since then I have developed moderately severe low back pain going into both hips. It is very difficult for me to walk & is not getting better. The doc prescribed a muscle relaxant which I take at night & finally helps me sleep...but I don’t take it during the day as I live alone & need to drive myself. Anyone else have this problem after surgery? Any suggestions on what I can do? Just want to cry when I can barely walk.
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arizonaone Cathysf
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Oldfatguy said it best.
Nothing to add accept I understand what you're going through My back has bothered me at times as well. My gait is off as I try not to put too much pressure on my left knee because it's painful due to infection and loosening.
Not fun. But at least the muscle relaxers give you some relief at night to help you sleep. Rest is important in the healing process.
Hope you feel better soon.
Cathysf arizonaone
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CHICO_MARX Cathysf
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Had the same thing happen...
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sciatic-nerve-pain-from-the-perspective-of-many-decades-629096
Some ibuprofen will help with the inflammation as will some Voltaren Gel (RX in the US) or OTC BioFreeze. But to solve the problem, see a chiropractor. Your hips are probably out of alignment or you have a locked SI joint...both can pinch the sciatic nerve. Simple fix. Might take a few weeks at 2X/week.
Cathysf CHICO_MARX
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