Total hip replacement
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I had a TKR 5+weeks ago and although l have noted a vast improvement find l am still in pain and need to take regular analgesics.
l attend physiotherapy weekly which has helped with the added benefit of discussing my progress.
l can now walk without crutches in the home but not confident going outside the home without support.
l find as before surgery when l stand l have to stand momentarily to balance myself before walking.
Sleeping since surgery is difficult due to the pain and feel l am suffering from sleep deprivation and although l have spoken to my GP he is very unsupportive.
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yviemx Melodi
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Melodi
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l had been in pain for so long that l naively thought there would be an immediate improvement with walking and pain but happy to make the slow improvement.
jennifer86104 Melodi
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Jen
Melodi jennifer86104
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thanks for your positive comments.
l will also be seeing my consultant next Monday and like you can't wait to see what he thinks of my progress.
thanks again.
Oldfatguy1 Melodi
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jennifer86104 Melodi
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Jen x
Melodi jennifer86104
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wonderful news from your consultant and everything you have said about your progress is what l am going through.
The pain down my leg has worried me today as it worsened after my morning exercises and then further exercises with my physiotherapist but your comments have reassured me.
Keep me updated on your progress.
Thanks again x
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Today l stopped using my crutches and now use a walking stick and even though l still feel l'm far from being back to normal l think back to my first few days after surgery and realise the improvement l have made.
Melodi
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How have you been during the last few weeks?
my operated knee is improving well but have problems with standing from a sitting position and climbing stairs which is further aggravated by a deterioration of my good knee.
still not sleeping throughout the night and often restless with discomfort..
Analgesics stopped during the day but need them at night unfortunately.
I know it's only been 9 weeks post operation but l feel during the last 2 weeks l see no further improvement and the lethargy is worrying.
X fingers for a further improvement in the next few weeks.
Hope you feel well xxxxx
jennifer86104 Melodi
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It's a shame you're suffering with your other knee. I have a slight problem with mine and also my hip on that side but it's nowhere near as bad as my "bad" knee was so I'm hoping to keep going for a while with them. I still take paracetamol during the day and cocodamol at night. I'm sleeping a lot better and am less tired during the day. Your restless nights are probably contributing to your lethargy. It's only very recently I've felt better though and I'm a bit further on than you - 10 weeks now. I've actually become a bit more positive over the last few days. I too felt I just wasn't improving. I decided I'd just have to accept that I am going to be in discomfort for a good while yet and so just to get on with trying to do "normal" things without overdoing it. Not sure if I'll keep it up, but, as I say, I do feel a bit better.
Are you keeping up with your exercises? I think they're key to strengthening the muscles but I've actually cut mine down a bit, particularly as I'm trying to walk more.
Hope you begin to see more improvement. I know just how you feel. The slow progress can really get you down. Try to keep your chin up😊
Jen xx
Melodi jennifer86104
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I am exercising but not as much and l feel l should start going for walks on a daily basis so that's my plan from tomorrow.
I agree my lethargy is probably due to my disturbed sleep patterns at the moment although l am sleeping for longer periods at night (2-3hrs)
take care xx
Suzanne(Melodi)
pam39536 Melodi
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sounds very familiar . When I stand up , I also need to balance before I can move .i am almost 8 weeks , but I am still using crutches if I need to walk lng distances . The walkng is not too bad , but if I have to stand still I have a real problem with aching . Sleeping is a big problem, but has been for years for me . GP , just doesn't seem interested . I am needing hardly any pain relief , unless I have been walking a lot . Good luck
Melodi pam39536
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All the best
Tucks Melodi
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jennifer86104 Tucks
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Jen x
Tucks jennifer86104
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jennifer86104 Tucks
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Jen xx
Melodi Tucks
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You are doing so well congratulations, and taking only mild pain relief.
Like you l had weepy periods but now feel much happier in myself.
If only l could have a good night sleep l think that would help recovery.
All the best x