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    TKR After 1 year, advice?

    Hi - I am 50yo and 6-months post op. I had fluid behind my knee which was limiting my ROM. Once I took a strong anti-inflammatory for a couple of weeks my body reabsorbed it and now my ROM is much better. I went from 108 to 120 in a week. Also, I find a compression sleeve to be really helpful...
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    PKR QdogPa recovery

    @Qdogpa I have valued following your recovery journey since I’m a couple of weeks behind you. My PT reminded me last week after I over did it that I need to be icing every day for a year. I had gotten out of the habit as I’m able to do more things and am now back to icing daily again. It really...
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    Bilateral PKR A hiker's new knees

    @Ready2HikeAgain I drank ginger tea and added fresh ginger to a smoothie every day to help my stomach which worked well. If you don’t have blood pressure issues you might give it a try. Also, showering is great and my guess is that you won’t have trouble getting yourself up the flight of stairs...
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    Bilateral PKR Medication schedule

    Today is day 12 and I’m feeling human again. It’s really a marked difference. Interesting that I thought I was feeling pretty good the last few days, but something really shifted from yesterday to today. I’m thinking because I’ve decreased some of the pain meds my stomach is happier and my...
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    Bilateral PKR Medication schedule

    Got it - that makes sense. I’m looking forward to wine again too!
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    Bilateral PKR Medication schedule

    Thanks @Qdogpa that is really helpful. It sounds like I can keep doing what I’m doing for a while longer without worrying too much about withdrawal symptoms. Is there a reason you stopped taking Tylenol if you still have pain?
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    Bilateral PKR Medication schedule

    Hello - I am a 50yo woman and had my surgery (patellofemural) on 2/13. I’ve been doing well so far. I had pretty realistic expectations pre-surgery thanks to this forum which helped a lot. I am very blessed to have my mom taking care of me for 2 weeks as I have a husband, 2 kids and a dog whose...
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    2020 February Valentines - Are you having knee surgery in February?

    Bilateral PKR Feb 13!
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