Rbc
junior member
- Joined
- Jul 1, 2019
- Messages
- 46
- Age
- 70
- Country
- United States
- Gender
- Female
I had anterior right hip replacement on June 20. I was unprepared for the challenge of the recovery symptoms and the range of pain. This forum has been a big help in explaining and reassuring me as what to expect! My current challenges are my jumpy surgical leg pulsing with pains, sore knee, sore ankle, pain off and on in my buttock, and shin pain. I have slight incontinence, and my skin is very sensitive to the touch below the knee (but improving there).
I’m in PT 3x a week (started strengthening at PT before surgery. I’m on a cane now unless I really need the walker. I’m icing, resting, taking Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 5-325 every six hrs and Acetaminophen 500 mg every six hrs. Sleep is difficult with jumpy legs, and the sore knee and ankle. I have wound up massaging them with lotion in the night to ease the pain and help me fall asleep. It’s hard to reach that ankle! Has anyone experienced this?! I’m sure I’m getting better but it’s not always easy to be convinced. Thank you for listening!
I’m in PT 3x a week (started strengthening at PT before surgery. I’m on a cane now unless I really need the walker. I’m icing, resting, taking Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 5-325 every six hrs and Acetaminophen 500 mg every six hrs. Sleep is difficult with jumpy legs, and the sore knee and ankle. I have wound up massaging them with lotion in the night to ease the pain and help me fall asleep. It’s hard to reach that ankle! Has anyone experienced this?! I’m sure I’m getting better but it’s not always easy to be convinced. Thank you for listening!