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    TKR Tightness in back of leg, very tight around knee<

    Going for my 1 year follow up tomorrow morning. I still have tightness around my knee like a tight band. I still have pain in the inside of my knee. I don't feel completely satisfied with my progress. I am unable to kneel on my knee. Wish my ROM were a little further. Waiting to hear what the...
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    TKR Tightness in back of leg, very tight around knee<

    Hello!! Into my 7th month of recovery. I can definitely see improvement each week now. Off all meds for pain, including Tylenol. One question please? Do you still feel stiffness in your knee with weather changes? For some reason I feel stiff and swollen and can't pinpoint why. Using ice...
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    TKR Tightness in back of leg, very tight around knee<

    Hello!! Quick question, when is it ok to see the chiropractor? I am 3½ months past surgery.
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    TKR Tightness in back of leg, very tight around knee<

    Thank you so much! I am going to slow down for the next two weeks, no gym and no additional walks...it is too hot this week anyway stick to the Tylenol and take some deep breaths and remember this is a gradual process and not a quick fix. Let's see how I do, keep you posted!
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    TKR Tightness in back of leg, very tight around knee<

    Thank you all, I am feeling a bit better. I am going to cut back on the ibuprofen and start taking the Tylenol when needed. I am going to give myself a little more rest. Did some pool exercise s today and bending in the pool is so much easier . I told my husband he is just going to have to help...
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    TKR Tightness in back of leg, very tight around knee<

    Hi Josephine, my apologies! I revised my reply. Let me know if there are any other questions.
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    TKR Tightness in back of leg, very tight around knee<

    1. My pain level is between a 3 to 4 depending on my activity. 2. No prescription drugs now, stopped one month after surgery, insurance would not allow a refill. I take 2 Aleve in the morning to help with swelling and ibuprofen as needed. 3. I have slight swelling 4. My ROM was at 115 at my...
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    TKR Tightness in back of leg, very tight around knee<

    Thank you for all the replies!! I would be open to any suggestions / questions anyone can provide.
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    TKR Tightness in back of leg, very tight around knee<

    Hello! I have been reading everyone's post for the past 3 months of my recovery. I have some questions maybe someone could help. In the past two weeks i have been feeling a lot of muscle tightness in the back of my leg and also pain in the inner side of my knee when standing. Surgeon says I...
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    Welcome to the March Musketeers' 2018 Knee Recovery Club

    March 19, 2018. Sue0725
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