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ladyblue

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I had a TKR on 1/2/08 and right now I am having a lot ot irritation and redness on my leg. The muscles ache and keep me up at night. Had a xray on 1/15 and the doctor said everything looked OK but I am worried about this. I still have steri-strips over the incision but the staples are out. Can anyone tell me if this is normal?
 
I had my surgery 12-17 and had redness and irritation for quite some time. My steri strips finally came off last week (with some help). The staples created irritation that lasted quite a while. I kept thinking the incision might be infected, but it wasn't. Now that all the strips are off and I can wash it, it is better. I use lotions on it several times a day to keep it moisturized and itch free. Also, the massage helps the scar tissue lessen and I hope it helps the blood supply and, therefore, the healilng.

I think what you are experiencing sounds totally normal to me, although I was freaking out when I felt that exact same way.

Muscle aches seem normal as the leg heals and you use different muscles more. My calf muscle aches a lot and has for weeks. Hang in there. I think this is all a part of the normal healing process.

God bless!
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I had my TKR on 1/4. This site is invaluable with all of the experiences and Josephine. I am told I am doing great. It's a good thing i'm being told that cause I surely would not have known. Progress is slow and and pain especially at night are to be expected. So hang in there. With this proceedure doing great doesn't mean no pain.
 
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