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    TKR Recovering

    It will be 4 months on Thursday that I had my right knee replaced and still can’t easily go down stairs. Also when I sit at work when I do stand up I have to wait for everything to settle before I can walk.. anyone else have these issues
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    TKR Recovering

    12 weeks tomorrow and I still have the tight band feeling around my knee. I feel like a lot of the time I still walk like I have a peg leg. I have been doing more and more because I refuse to sit around all day. When I do sit for any period of time I feel like I’m 95 yrs old when I stand up. I...
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    TKR Recovering

    oh my aching back!! Has any one else had back and hip pain after TKR.
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    TKR Almost one year out

    I went to my 8 week appt yesterday. I no longer need to go to PT. I think I have been to 15 sessions. they gave me exercises to do at home. The doctor asked me if I was ready to do the other knee.....I just laughed and said I think I'll wait awhile. I dont really have much pain but stiff when...
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    TKR 5 months out

    I also try to elevate as much as possible I am 6 weeks out. Some days I feel ok and dont ice as often but always elevate after being on my feet for a while and before bed.
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    TKR Emotionally Stuck

    I am 6 weeks post op. Last week at PT I started crying for no reason and couldn't stop. I wasnt in pain or anything.....just crying. I think I had just had enough of the whole knee thing. Now if that wasnt embarrassing!!
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    TKR Update on Slower Recovery

    I took turmeric for several months prior to my surgery on 4/26. Although I think it did help somewhat with the swelling and pain I was having I still needed the surgery. I have started to take it again since my other knee hurts and I have no plans on going thru this again anytime soon. I'll let...
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    TKR LTKR May 12

    I was taking oxicodone before PT and at bed for the 1st 4 weeks. My doctor told me to try cut the pill in half one night and the next night in 1/4. I did and the following night I took Tylenol PM to help me sleep. Well I had a pin and needle feeling all night long!!!I I called the doctor in the...
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    TKR Anyone use antibiotics for Dental Care?

    I’m glad your 1st day back went well. I went to Pt today and she told me to massage the incision to toughen it up to wearing tighter pants. She said coconut oil will help with the scar
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    TKR Tightness in knee

    I went for a 1/2 ride and made my husband pull over so I could sit in the back with my foot up
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    TKR Anyone use antibiotics for Dental Care?

    We are both blessed to have caring bosses!!:)
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    TKR Anyone use antibiotics for Dental Care?

    Good luck to you on your return to work. I have been working an 8 hour day from home after 3 weeks. The 1st week was very tiring. But it all worked out. I dont go back to the doctors until 6/22 and then he said we would discuss going back to the office. Its nice to be able to ice when I need...
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    TKR Update on Slower Recovery

    I’ll be 5 weeks on Memorial Day... I just skipped a trip to Target with my husband. I can’t even Imagine walking through that whole store let alone on a golf course. Ive been working from home for the past two weeks. I asked the dr this week when I can return to the office. He said lets wait...
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    TKR Recovering

    I saw the doctor yesterday for my 4 week check up. He said I was doing extremely well. I told him i dont feel it. He said all the pains and swelling are normal and to keep elevating and icing. He told since my ROM is 124 I can cut back my PT to 1 time a week as long as I use my stationary bike...
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    Knee Scars - Post Your Badges of Honor Here! NO CHIT-CHAT please

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