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    TKR TKR leg length discrepancy

    Hello Everyone, I am 8 weeks post op from left knee TKR 12 weeks prior I had a right knee TKR. My right side is fine except for occasional stiffness. On the other hand, I am wondering how long it takes for the leg cramping and insomnia to go away?
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    TKR Right TKR, six months post op

    I just came across this post. Marytee you describe my feelings to a T. I had my first TKR on March 20,2024 (R) and my left TKR on L on June 26, 2024. I am also retiring after 23 years as an oncology RN. Why I thought this was a good idea. I do not have a clue. I am also very sad. My...
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    TKR TKR leg length discrepancy

    Thank you, Feeling so discouraged and really disliking my doc.
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    TKR TKR leg length discrepancy

    I saw my OS and I feel he did not understand that restless leg may happen after TKR. He wants to do an MRI of my lower back. He has taken. me off oxycodone. He says what he has done looks great at 6 weeks. Says he has no idea how to help me and I am on pretty large doses of Gabapentin already...
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    TKR TKR leg length discrepancy

    Restless leg has not eased. My doc increased my dose of gabapentin which unfortunately has not helped. I am still requiring Lunesta, Gabapentin and 10mg of Oxycodone to even fall asleep. Before I take the oxy (because I really would like to get off narcotics) I am sleepy and relaxed and then...
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    TKR TKR leg length discrepancy

    Has anyone experienced restless leg syndrome post op? If you have, What helped? Heating pad is not working.
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    TKR TKR leg length discrepancy

    I am just so tired of the nagging pain and inability to sleep
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    TKR TKR leg length discrepancy

    My physio said I can walk without a cane. I am able to ride a stationary bike with little pain. I am able to walk around my house and shower myself. husband cooks (he always has) and he continues to drive me to PT 2 times a week because I still am taking pain medication
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    TKR TKR leg length discrepancy

    Hi, I had my left TKR on June 26th. The swelling in my knee has gone done significantly with lots of elevating and ice. My problem and I find it to be extremely painful is muscle pain Thigh and calf. Much more bruising on my thigh and calf and foot post-op. I do not remember this pain with...
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    TKR TKR leg length discrepancy

    Thank you for your responses. I am 10 weeks out today and my physio was really upset because he says I have lost 5 degrees of extension. He says it is because I have not worn the heel lift plus my quads and my hamstrings are really tight. I left there feeling pretty dejected. My surgeon said...
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    TKR TKR leg length discrepancy

    Hi, I am new to this. I am 65 years old and had my right TKR March 25. Which is almost 10 weeks out. My family keeps on commenting on how funny I walk. I was born with a verymild case of Cerebral palsy. With a slight leg length discrepancy. My PR says that I walk funny because the exacerbated...
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