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    TKR Post op complications^

    She had another cramp today, docs aren't sure if they are cramps now or whether it's shooting pain, It's so upsetting seeing mum in such pain. They are putting her on amitriptyline now hoping it will help with anxiety and the pain. We're having to find somewhere else for her to go now, the...
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    TKR Post op complications^

    Oral morphine not sure what dosage only available in the hospital here in the UK. Not sure, only when she's in lots of pain usually after physio. Which she is having a break from now. Not sure as I don't have access to her meds file 65 degrees is all I know, what measurement is it for...
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    TKR Post op complications^

    Thanks Josephine I'll try and answer for mum as best I can I will double check meds when I go and see her in hospital later on today. 1. 6 or 7 normally but up to 10 with a spasm. 2. Paracetamol 500mg 4 times a day Codeine 60mg 4 times a day oral morph when needed. Topical ibuprofen gel...
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    TKR Post op complications^

    Of course. Many thanks
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    TKR Post op complications^

    Hi KarriB She has no quads so finds it difficult to stretch it straight I'm just going to have to hope things get better soon, at a complete loss now. She complains when she doesn't have physio and now she is having it every day shes complaining that it's too much and she's in agony. Poor...
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    TKR Post op complications^

    She has to have the in-house physio at the hospital, we're not allowed to bring in outside pts. But she is getting it nearly every week day. I told her think of the number of spasms as a finite number and the more she has the less she will have to come. It's hard for the nurses to find time...
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    TKR Post op complications^

    Thanks supersonic It may be an option, your right, she needs constant reassurance
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    TKR Post op complications^

    Mum's fear is getting worse, she's so scared to move, she's not walking. Terrified of physio. Still having the odd spasm. She's just not handling this at all.. She got a 70 ish degree bend with consultant on Friday and cried happy tears, now she's back to being so negative. I am absolutely...
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    TKR Post op complications^

    I have enquired about some non-THC CBD products - 1000mg dose and some edibles - from what looks like a reputable company. Hopefully they can recommend the best products for her. I'm guessing it's going to help with the anxiety as well as pain relief?
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    TKR Post op complications^

    Thanks everyone Mum didn't make it the appointment, they tried to get her in a wheelchair but she couldn't do it. So my brother and I went and had a productive appointment, he is visiting her tomorrow and we'll look at getting her back into the private hospital. She's so very very anxious...
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    TKR Post op complications^

    Thanks everyone We have the 6 week follow up with surgeon tomorrow, and our minds have gone blank. Obviously we'll ask about cramps but he's already said he doesn't know why she's getting them , any other questions we should ask?
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    TKR Post op complications^

    Wow, guys thanks so much for the info. Thanks jockette She has a frame, she was walking on crutches even after the fall, but another spasm whilst on them and I managed to catch her so she didn't fall, but it set her back again dear of her. She has to have two people with her to move so she is...
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    TKR Post op complications^

    Hi First time poster, hoping someone can help, we are at a loss what to do for mum now. She had a TKR nearly 6 weeks ago, which went ok and she was doing well until she fell one night. She had a huge spasm/cramp. She lost her confidence completely. She had it xrayed and all is fine, they just...
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