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    TKR constipation after

    I've had two TKRs, and both times had TERRIBLE constipation, even with taking stool softeners and drinking lots of water. But, I will say that I had several abdominal surgeries for endometriosis and had significant adhesions, including bowel adhesions. Consequently its seems to have negatively...
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    TKR Tourniquet feeling

    Candyapple, I've wondered the same thing myself. I had right TKR August 15, 2022. I still have a "tightness" when going down the stairs. Occasional pain after walking a while. And bending--that was my toughest thing during therapy. SO PAINFUL. I still have some pain when bending my knee...
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    TKR LTKR on August 15 and I am really nervous

    I slipped and fell about six years ago and landed full weight on the medial side of my left knee. Tore my meniscus--it was a "flap" tear, so sometimes it didn't really hurt and other times every step was excruciating depending how the flap moved. Finally had it checked out--MRI showed the tear...
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