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Michelle62
Michelle62

Hi. 5 weeks after total knee replacement, good/bad days. Noticing pain in right hip like sciatica, started to sleep ok 4th week, but now back to not sleeping. Muscle aches in my back, I also suffer from fibromyalgia, so not sure if this is flaring up. Pain from knee to foot, so on bad days, painful to walk. Only on Ibruofen, occasionally in the night. Has anyone else experienced these symptoms?

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  • elizabeth_59334
    elizabeth_59334 Michelle62

    Posted

    It's 8 weeks since TKR. I don't sleep through the night and wake up with aches and pains all over - hips, lower back and feet. Ok through the day though dosed up with pain killers and tend to fall asleep! I think we just have to be patient and let the healing process take its time.

    • Michelle62
      Michelle62 elizabeth_59334

      Posted

      Hi Elizabeth. Thanks for replying. Definitely slow and steady. Hope you continue to make progress.
    • marilyn10235
      marilyn10235 Michelle62

      Posted

      Hi Michelle, I'm so sorry to hear about your pain. It seems sciatica does happen as Chico Marx has commented on.

      If you're not sure if your symptoms are related to your fibromyalgia you should perhaps visit the GP. Either way you sound like you need stronger pain relief or just better pain control. I hope it eases enough for you to start your rehab properly. I am just heading towards 8 weeks & you think you should be out of pain by now. Nobody told your body though did they!!

      I am learning from the guys on here is that there is no normal, rest, ice etc, pain can arrive from out of nowhere & keep a damn good sense of humour!

      All the best to you, I'm sending a big hug 🤗

      XX

    • Michelle62
      Michelle62 marilyn10235

      Posted

      Hi Marilyn, thanks for your comments and the hug. Pain isn't that bad, that I want to go back on painkillers.. I'll take each day as it comes... true no one tells your body... so I've sat it down and had a chat 😃..onwards and upwards 😃😃😃😃

    • marilyn10235
      marilyn10235 Michelle62

      Posted

      Hi Michelle, I love your reply...I tried to have a word with my body... it sent me to sleep (on the sofa, why can't it happen when I go to bed).

      As you rightly say onwards & upwards. We'll show 'em!!

      lollol

      XX

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure Michelle62

    Posted

    It could be sciatica see your doc for X-ray and treatment. It's miserable sleep on your back with legs up. Most important to see a back/spine specialist refered by GP. 

    Hopexxx😀

     

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