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    TKR Patella Tendonitis after TKR - Have you had this?

    Hi So sorry you are having such a rough time . I am afraid I am experiencing very similar problems to you. My PT has been my rock and has been massaging areas of my knee with deep friction as she could feel tightness etc and then giving me ultrsound therapy. Sadly none of this has worked so far...
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    TKR Patella Tendonitis after TKR - Have you had this?

    By the way I dont have visible swelling or inflammation but it sure burns inside . I will give give the kinesio tape a try Thankyou for your support
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    TKR Patella Tendonitis after TKR - Have you had this?

    thankyou jenkneefur for your comments > I am sorry that you have the same problem as me but also glad to find someone who is suffering like me. I am having ultrasound treatment and it is easier. My biggest problem has been my knee giving way but this has been less this week with very little...
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    TKR Patella Tendonitis after TKR - Have you had this?

    I, too, have patellar tendonitis in the knee i had replaced in March. It has been giving way quite worringly and , at last has been diagnosed with this. My Pt has laid me off all exercise for the moment, I am resting, icing and elevating, and taking regular anti-inflammatories at present it...
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    TKR Ladyfleur's Roller Coaster Recover

    I am sorry to post a new thread but I am being denied replies on my original thread. I am now 6 months post op RTKR and have had a roller coaster recovery, but i month ago i really felt as if i had reached my goal. i had bearable pain , little stiffness and 'rubber band 'syndrome, was walking...
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    TKR Quad Issues - 12 weeks post op

    I am so glad i have found someone else who has very similar problems to me however i have not had previous surgery. I am 4 months post op RTKR and cannot walk without a crutch, and my knee buckles on me with no warning.My PT tells me it is a weakened quadriceps causing this, but I have been...
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    TKR Ladyfleur's Roller Coaster Recover

    Well here i am again and have been doing much better these last couple of weeks or so i thought. I have been walking with just 1 crutch and none around the house, pain was minimal i am still doing my PT as my knee allows, but it still lets me down occasionally and this is worrying me I dont read...
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    TKR Ladyfleur's Roller Coaster Recover

    10 weeks on and so depressed This is a new thread for me because I havent been on for a few weeks, because of my roller coaster recovery so far. I had such great help from this website within the 1st few weeks(dont know how I would had coped without it) and now I hope you can help me again. I...
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    Water exercises, more info needed

    Well I have been for my first pool session with my PT(she is great, she goes that extra mile for me). I was hoisted in to the pool no problem at all, I wore Acqua Guard Latex socks(like those worn by those who have verrucas) they are non slip and I found them great. I had a full 30 min...
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    TKR Ladyfleur's Roller Coaster Recover

    Re: 4 weeks post op-help Its me again 5 weeks today post op . I have been taking all the advice offered and have truly felt the benefit of it. New question today. I have been experiencing less pain and swelling after doing the 'bone smart mantra' of icing elevation rest, and have been able to...
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    TKR Would welcome support...

    i had a RTKR on March 10th so we are about same recovery time and yes it has been a roller coaster ride at times. Finding this site has been invaluable for me. the bone smart mantra is ice, elevate (toes in line with your nose) rest and pain meds and exercise as is comfortable. i too am having...
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    Water exercises, more info needed

    My PT today suggested i do water therapy and we are going together for my first session next week . I will then be 5 weeks post op TKR and my wound has healed wellso heres hoping.
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    TKR You make me feel so much better!

    Re: Opiod Sensitivity I too have had problems with opiods, i cannot take codeine for much the same reasons as you and I actually fainted twice whilst on them. However Tamadol has been my saving grace along with diclofenac and tens machine placed over the worst area has also helped me to cope...
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    TKR Ladyfleur's Roller Coaster Recover

    Re: 4 weeks post op-help Thank you once again for all your comments . I have found so much help and support and I am reading all the suggested topics and finding them so re assuring.I dont think i was prepared well enough pre op, if only i had known this web site existed then. I took everyones...
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    TKR Ladyfleur's Roller Coaster Recover

    Feeling Calmer Finding this site has been an eye opener and a life saver. Thankyou to allof you who replied to my message, your advice and re-assurance has certainly made me feel better about my recovery. I have read the many topics displayed for our help and today 4 weeks post op I am having...
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