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TKR in Nov, manipulation on March 8th in hospital

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susan59635
susan59635

I have been in constant pain from beginning, I’m 10 time worse now than before TKR and now they want to do an in the office manipulation. What should I do. I am sick off everything 

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  • Laura3333
    Laura3333 susan59635

    Posted

    Hi Susan, You’ll be able to bend it a lot more and it will feel a lot looser after the manipulation. They push it further than you could do on your own. It breaks up the scar tissue. You’ll be lots better, try not to worry about it.
    • susan59635
      susan59635 Laura3333

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      Laura, I have already had one manipulation and if was worse after that one, than before, it was done in the hospital with me asleep this is the second one they want to do but in the office while I’m awake with no local... it’s been since November and I’m worse now than before the TKR. 
  • Laura3333
    Laura3333 susan59635

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    Is it the swelling that won’t let your knee straighten? If so I can’t see how they would be able to do it with you awake. The physio came round the day after my first one was done and sat me on the edge of the bed and bent my knee under the bed, bit by bit. I wasnt expecting that. I’m in the U.K. and think the way they measure ours is slightly different. One way I got mine to move was sitting on a high perching stool and swinging my legs back and forth several times a day. It did help a lot, it was a retired nurse at the hospital who told me to do that.

    Couldntt they take you in for a few days and put you on one of the machines that bends and straightens it for you. They must have been able to do an MUA when you were in before.

    I was on no pain tablets, can’t tolerate them, and no inti inflamatories and it’s a very painful operation to go through, you don’t want it to be for nothing. Maybe they will give you sedation.

    • susan59635
      susan59635 Laura3333

      Posted

      Laura I’ve done all of that swelling isn’t bad ice all the time.. all I can do is cry
    • Laura3333
      Laura3333 susan59635

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      There must be a reason why your knee isn’t bending and straightening as much as it should be. If they could do it under anaesthetic that means the knee can do it, and you need to push it more. If they are unable to do it under anaesthetic there is a problem with scarring. If they can do it in your doctors office, but you can’t tolerate the pain, maybe you have a low pain threshold. The problem with tkr is it’s a painful procedure and some people can deal with it better than others.

      If a doctor can bend it, so can you. Crying will not help, you need to toughen up. This is your knee, only you can do the physio, no matter how painful, it needs to be done. 

      Everyone who has this done is in a lot of pain, some are lucky and can take strong painkillers, some, like me just have to go it alone. I have had both knees done, and the pain was as bad both times. But a couple of years down the line I’m glad they were done.

    • susan59635
      susan59635 Laura3333

      Posted

      Your response sounds like you’re a Dr no sensitivity, nor do you know how much exercising I’m doing, nor do you know how hard I am working in and out of therapy 5 days a week. Nor do you know how much pain I’m working through. Your response is not a help but an additional negative burden. Please think about your responses before you put someone else down without knowing their situation. They are in enough pain without it being added to
    • Laura3333
      Laura3333 susan59635

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      Im not putting you down, but honestly posting on a forum about how much you are crying will not help you. Only you can help. We all go through pain and whether you are exercising or not, if your doctor can bend and straighten it, it’s not a physiological problem, and you can also. You may have to push past the pain to get the results you need. I wouldn’t think you want the surgery to fail. Have you asked your dr why it won’t bend and if it  did under anaesthetic? 

      No one said it was easy.

    • susan59635
      susan59635 Laura3333

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      Laura, the Dr nor the therapist can move it past were it is locked up..as said once before it got worse after manipulation.. please don't think for me, no one would want a surgery to fail.. I just want the help needed to get it past the place where it is locked up after TKR and manipulation as well as 5 days a week therapy and pushing at home in between. Please don't judge me nor answer back with another attack against me when you don't know what I have or haven't done. Yes I have asked the Dr  why and I get everyone is different and we haven't had anyone lock up this quickly or bad in a long time and we will do all we can to get it where it needs to be , but we just don't know.

  • ellen57898
    ellen57898 susan59635

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    I am about 15 month’s post op TKR.  When I was at 12 weeks, I was so depressed. I thought I would be pain free, walking miles and driving ( right knee could not drive). The disappointment I felt was unbearable.  I was going to PT 3X week and doing home exercises..  It took many weeks of crying during PT and many conversations with my doctor to my understand how brutal this surgery is.  Are you able to get another opinion? Maybe even change orthopedic doctors.  Crying is normal. Sadness and depression are normal.  Please see another doctor.  Your surgeon is not understanding your pain.  In the meantime, read trashy novels, eat cookies and watch classic movies from the 1930’s/1940’s.

    Be well

    Ellie

  • jill32152
    jill32152 susan59635

    Posted

    Hi I had a TKR on March 13th and found the pain very hard to get under control the more meds I had the sicker I became! I came home on tramadol, voltarol supositories and paracetamol. Although the pain isn’t too bad am wondering if I am taking enough to be active enough? I am using ice every few hours!

    I am struggling big time with the stockings they keep riding down and cutting into my legs!

    I too feel very sorry for myself I was in considerable pain pre surgery am due wasn’t prepared for the onslaught post surgery!

    I have just battled cancer treatment over the last 4 years so feel that I am a constant patient!

    How long does the swelling take to fully come out surely you can’t gte the movement required until the swelling subsides more? I have been home for 2 days and haven’t ventured outside!

     

    • jenny80029
      jenny80029 jill32152

      Posted

      Ice is great! Yes, I was icing at least six times a day!

      Are you in UK?

      First 2 weeks are worst, and then it starts to improve, rather slowly though!

      It is not permanent. ..you are on the road to recovery!

      REST is important but especially in the first few weeks. so don't worry about not whizzing around! Regarding exercises It is vital not to push yourself too hard but just gently nudge things along while listening to your body, which is doing a lot of work even when you are not moving at all! Energy drain is normal. You will feel very tired,

      Little and often.

      Everyone's experience is different and we cope with things in different ways. I found reading about others experience of TKR very helpful before the surgery and afterwards.

      You may like to go to my profile by clicking on the image next to my name. I kept a journal of my own knee replacement journey, and I have been told by several people they found it helpful to read, or skim through. It's got a lot of general information in it, and gives you one person's experience right from hospital to the 12 month mark!

      You may find it good to keep a note of how things are day by day. It helps to have something to look back on and helps you to realise that things arenprogressing, even though this takes a lot of patience!

    • wendie67130
      wendie67130 jill32152

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      Hi Jill, it is still very early days. Listen to your body and do as much as it allows. I made the mistake of trying run before I could walk (not literally lol) and I felt frustrated but when I realised it’s a slow process I started to take my time and take stock of what I could do. I usually ice every hour still for 20 mins and I’m 7 week  p/o now. Sometimes not for the swelling but it feels hot at ones so it helps. Yes the stocking are a nightmare. Are you wearing the right size? I was sent home with 2 sizes so not sure u could get some more to try. A lot of people have set backs I think that normal. 

      Keep your chin up it really does get easier. Take 1 day at a time, even 1 hour 😊

    • jill32152
      jill32152 jenny80029

      Posted

      Thanks Jenny yes I am in the UK are you? I will certainly take a look at your journal later!
    • jill32152
      jill32152 wendie67130

      Posted

      Hi Wendie I think I hour at a time is good advice! I have just had  a shower  and battled the dreaded stockings off and on! Now need a rest!😂

    • jenny80029
      jenny80029 jill32152

      Posted

      Yes,

      I used writing the journal as a helpful focus for my own recovery.

      Every day I am so grateful for the surgery and how it has changed my life for the better.

      It is not an easy process, but you keep calm and carry on!

      Best wishes for your healing and recovery!

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