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    TKR UK pain management

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts on pain relief. How many weeks post op are you now? I started Diclofenic gel last night together with Paracetamol so have had 3 applications to date. I felt reasonable at lunchtime having had half an hour at the swimming pool just exercising gently and...
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    TKR UK pain management

    I have some Diclofenac in the cupboard! I wasn't sure I should use it on my operated leg but now the wound is healed I can't see any reason not to. I will give it a try. Thank you for the suggestion. I'm not happy about going back on the dihydrocodeine so will try regular gel first. Its so nice...
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    TKR UK pain management

    Thank you for the quick reply and your helpful advice. I have found reading other people's experience of recovery very useful too. I have returned to elevating and icing more regularly today and will limit outdoor walking for a while and see if that helps it to settle. I have a certificate for...
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    TKR UK pain management

    Hi I had a right TKR on 7/1/2019 so 8 weeks post op today. Generally I feel quite well now though still tired, but am anxious re walking progress, pain and stiffness. As I'm in the UK I have had only one brief medical review at 6 weeks post op where the doc said he thought my progress was...
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