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    TKR NEW KNEE!

    I’m having rough evenings ! I feel pretty good during the day and am making sure o rest and nap mid day. But the evenings and wee hours of the morning I’m in quite a bit of pain. Not in my knees but my quads and hip flexors mostly. I don’t know if I’m not able to stretch properly but that...
  2. Reece

    TKR NEW KNEE!

    @Sisterpat and @Jockette thats helpful to know ! I know there’s still swelling which limits motion. A few people have indicated that if I don’t get full rom at the beginning it will be too late later. They were probably meaning dont just sit 24 hours a day and keep moving but by bit. It’s...
  3. Reece

    TKR NEW KNEE!

    The last few nights have been a wee bit better - I went back to pain meds every 4 hours instead of stretching to 5. Seemed to help - plus taking a night time naproxen . I don’t have my cryo cuff on all night anymore but still a chunk of the night - and I find a wet cold cloth over my knee...
  4. Reece

    TKR NEW KNEE!

    Thank you !
  5. Reece

    TKR NEW KNEE!

    Thanks for the welcome ! I’m at 3 ½ weeks now and am so curious as to what you all are experiencing ! I feel like I’m doing well - altho this last week , night time sleep has become more and more elusive I’m still on tramadol for pain - 1 every 4 or 5 hours. Anyone have any tips to help with...
  6. Reece

    TKR NEW KNEE!

    I had my Right Knee replaced on June 15th! Could I be added to this thread? thanks so much!
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