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    lopsided kneecap with clunking and pain normal?

    My knee rattles all the time! Doesn't hurt but very annoying. I was told this is part of the healing process and will get better. The only pain I have is below my knee down into my shin bone, other than that I love my new knee! What a difference walking up and down stairs, feels so much...
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    TKR Starting my journey on the other side

    Snorkel girl, I noticed a big difference in everything 3 to 3 1/2 weeks post op. at first I was scared to lessen the oxycodone, for fear the pain would creep up on me, but it didnt. I was taking 2 10 mg oxycodone before PT, and then usually 1 to 1 1/2 other times. I went thru 120 oxy and 60...
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    TKR Starting my journey on the other side

    Ducolax stool softener 3 pills at a time was my best friend! Don't need them anymore
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    TKR Starting my journey on the other side

    Snorkel girl, how is your pain? Constipation? Make sure you drink an over abundance of water! It will make you have to get up and pee, but it helps flush out all the gunk and will help with dehydration! I was so dehydrated my legs especially were so dry, I was rubbing vitamin e oil all over my...
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    Questions galore! & Second Thoughts

    I am 6 weeks post op and am now realizing how much my knee kept me from living a normal life. I found myself arranging activities around my knee, like parking, stairs, walking, camping, concerts, etc. I'm now thinking I should have done this along time ago! The younger and healthier you are...
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    Nickel allergy

    Maybe I missed something but what type of allergy testing did you have? How allergic are you to this additive in the cement? Have you gotten several opinions? Several testing? Reason I'm asking is I am allergic to a lot of thing also, therefore I have the nickel free journey 2 smith and...
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    TKR Starting my journey on the other side

    Snorkelgirl, I too had a crying episode in the hospital it was aweful, I have since had crying spells during PT the first couple weeks. After about 3 1/2 weeks post op a miracle occurred, my ROM increased, pain decreased, swelling decreased, it was like someone flipped a switch. I still take...
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    TKR 12 days post OP TKR

    Can anyone recommend a good recumbent bike? I am looking to purchase one, I figure I will need this for the rest of my life. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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    TKR Post-Op Lateral Grinding/Pain/Swelling

    Oh praying you did not loosen anything! Praying that find out what the problem is! Even though I was told prior to surg that this is a hard surg and the recory period takes a long time, I felt I would beat the odds and be farther along than I am at 4 weeks. I am too impatient! Iam improving...
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    TKR Post-Op Lateral Grinding/Pain/Swelling

    I am 4 weeks post op tkr and I am experience the popping especially when I am riding in a car and hits some bumps , my knee pops several times, doesn't increase pain, but feels weird. My PT said it is normal and will go away as I heal. Don't have any grinding tho. I had a lot of grinding prior...
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    TKR 12 days post OP TKR

    Thank you bottoms! You make me feel better!
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    TKR 12 days post OP TKR

    Thanks traveling girl. My other knee needs a replacement also, but I'm like you, not sure if I will do it. Actually thurs fri and sat were horrible days for me, but woke up Sunday a new person, pain is less, ROM is better and my PT is really pleased. I'm praying the worst is over. I am able to...
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    TKR 12 days post OP TKR

    Thank you for your responses. My prescription for oxycodone (Percocet) 10/325 says to take ½ to 1 tablet every 4 hours for pain. I am taking 1½ to 2 tablets every 4 hours. I take the restoril at night along with the pain pills. My PT pushes down on my knee and holds it down for 5 to 10...
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    TKR 12 days post OP TKR

    Well it will be three weeks tomorrow and I can say my pain is better but in no way tolerable. This is such a slow process. According to my PT my ROM is not quite there but good. I am always in pain. I take 2 hydro 10 and my pain is tolerable. One pill does not help at all. I take the oxy 10 at...
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    TKR 12 days post OP TKR

    Thanks kneeper! Cute name.
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