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    TKR Well I did it ..

    Hi everyone . All going well … sloooow but well I’m not using any kind of walking aid round the house. I walk about a mile locally and need one crutch less and less. I’m exercising . Back in my Beloved zumba classes. Sitting in a chair mostly but have stood and actually moved my feet a few...
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    TKR Well I did it ..

    Just to confirm I actually only have one husband :)
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    TKR Well I did it ..

    So today I drove my husbands to Tesco and back . About 3 miles. After surgeon said I could try this week. It’s aching like and I’m elevating and icing it … but it’s a start. I truly believe the advice to elevate higher and ice longer has been the key to this progress.
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    TKR Well I did it ..

    I do have a reclining chair but it’s not great for sleeping in. I sat in it loads at first but once I was feeling more mobile Hubby made me a fabulous pillow stack. Following the instructions on here. It’s working really well for me . It’s just been my mistake ( and desire for comfort) putting...
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    TKR Well I did it ..

    Thank you . This is great information. I will up the times and start elevating at night . Just reading this makes me feel more empowered . It’s the not knowing what I can do . Now I know x
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    TKR Well I did it ..

    Do you mean all night while in bed? I’m only elevating when icing. Which is about 6 times a day. For about 20 mins s time . And I’m only elevating above hip. I will definitely try the laying down elevating instead , so above heart. How long would you leave it elevated for?
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    TKR Well I did it ..

    This has made me feel so much better. My husband keeps reminding me that it’ll only be 8 weeks this Saturday . Ty x
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    TKR Well I did it ..

    It was 80 something when I saw the PT a few weeks ago … I was a few cms off where she wanted it to be with straight. I honestly don’t think it’s improved since then and I am exercising it!!
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    TKR Well I did it ..

    Oh I’m also a bit worried that when I see my surgeon on Monday , he’s going to suggest MUA . And I’m so torn about that. One the one hand I can see that it could be unnecessary surgery but on the other I’m tempted to see if it could be a quick fix. Cos the way things are going I’m not going to...
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    TKR Well I did it ..

    I’m only happy to whisper this but …. I haven’t had any more cramps ** shhhhh. I have been taking magnesium tablets and a magnesium muscle massage spray. Coupled with lots of quinine tonic water, it seems to have done the job. My main problem now is trying to get rid of the tight feeling...
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    TKR DippyRascal's Recovery from TKR: young arthritis & hypermobility

    Hi Dippy. Not exactly in your young club. 4 weeks post LTKR at 58. But I have had arthritis symptoms since about 18. I was misdiagnosed as having psoriatic arthritis . And while they were waiting for a flare up to happen, my actual osteoarthritis was ignored. Consequently my mobility has...
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    TKR Well I did it ..

    I’m truly blessed and very grateful to have them in my life x
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    TKR Well I did it ..

    Hi folks . Thank you for your input, advice and good wishes. It helps so much xx I’m on my 2nd full day of total resting. I do get up to go to the toilet or fetch ice but that’s it. I’m using the magnesium foam to massage and started on a full magnesium bedtime supplement last night. I’m...
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    TKR Well I did it ..

    I’m laying on sofa rubbing magnesium foam into my muscles and drinking tonic water ( thank goodness for Amazon!) And I intend to stay this way for days x
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    TKR Well I did it ..

    Oh and she said She’s not worried about my progress as I have good movement in it. So I just need to try and relax and not be as scared stiff as I am about it happening again. Talk about reassurance and encouragement . From some of the physio stories I’ve read, I think I’m really lucky to have...

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