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TKR Knee Number 2!
Yes I think you’re right - every single bit of soft tissue from my waist down feels tight and bad tempered! My lower back goes into spasm at the slightest bit of wrong movement. And yes, lounging around is probably unhelpful… I’m using a hot water bottle and going to the physio tomorrow. Thank...- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
I think every single muscle is tight tbh. I’m using a hot water bottle and trying to stretch but my back seems to be on a hair trigger at the moment. I’m going to the physio tomorrow to see if he can help. Thank you for your commiseration and I hope you yourself are doing well now.- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
Thank you. I just don’t know how to ease the back pain which is really debilitating. Is lower back pain common after TKR?- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
Oh dear, I seem to be whining again! My knee is gradually improving but my lower back is really painful. The muscles are so tight and go into spasm. Has anyone else experienced this? I feel as though I take two steps forward and one and three quarters back! I’m now 11 weeks post op and really...- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
Hi there and thank you for asking after me. So, I’m gradually getting my life back - I’ve been given the go ahead to drive two weeks ago and that is making a huge difference. The lack of anything stronger than paracetamol is still hampering recovery. I’m hoping that they will take me off the...- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
Yes please. Maybe “Knee Number 2!”- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
How is the best way to relax those muscles? Because it absolutely is muscle tightness. Is there any benefit in alternating ice and heat?- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
That sounds like a much gentler option!! There is still considerable pain and swelling especially as I can’t take anything except paracetamol! I will try the bed thing - it feels as though my leg is being broken when he pushes down on it!- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
My PT says that my knee is not straight yet - I am perhaps a few degrees off. He pushes down on it even though it is painful. I am being told that if it isn’t straight within the 6 week frame it won’t heal properly and that the surgeon will want to manipulate it under anaesthetic. This terrifies...- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
Thank you so much, EalingGran, for your advice! I’m going to try magnesium I think. I take Valerian in small doses already for stress relief during the day. We sometimes end up drinking ‘sleepy tea’ at 4 am - my lovely husband makes it if I’m having trouble getting back to sleep. All in all I...- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
Thank you Layla for your kind message! It has been quite a month but that was to be expected. The biggest problem has been pain relief as I have been unable to take anything except paracetamol, however in the last few days there is definitely light at the end of the tunnel! A huge relief as...- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
Thank you - literally baby steps. One day at a time…- Penelope Anne
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Thank you. I just didn’t remember what a tough road this is to follow…- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
Thank you yes I am icing. They’ve just given me Nivomo so I’m hoping that will help.- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
So here I am 4 days post surgery on my second knee and feeling very sorry for myself. The first day was good as the nerve block was still there but oh my goodness the pain levels are very high now. I don’t tolerate any opioids so I’m down to paracetamol which isn’t touching it. I’m begging for...- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
So next week I’m going for the other knee. I can’t decide if it’s better to know what lies ahead or not! I think a major issue for me is going to be a lack of patience. I can already feel that I just want to get through those dreadful first few weeks as quickly as possible. I’m hoping that this...- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
I do have a date - January 30th. Yes I’m hoping that the second knee will resolve issues including a painful lower back. My physio says I am standing crookedly so hopefully I will be able to straighten and stop hurting!- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
So I’m now 13 months after TKR and on the whole doing pretty well. There is still some discomfort in the operated knee but nothing like it was before the replacement. All in all I would say it has been probably 85% successful. However, the extra walking I’ve been able to do has meant that my...- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
Hi, you are right - there seem to be no rules! I sometimes think I’m not improving at all and then look back a month or so and realise that there is definitely improvement. I think the first 3 or 4 months had quite rapid improvement but since then it has been so much slower. I saw my surgeon...- Penelope Anne
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TKR Knee Number 2!
I’m 7 months post TRKR and am doing ok - good bend and straighten but there is still pain behind my knee on the right hand side when I bend or straighten. Is this normal?- Penelope Anne
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