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Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 26 1:17pm | Replies (126)
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@ptully1

Thank You, I am starting to get lost, I am 77 in good health. I had TKR 7 months ago, it's still hard to walk, if I do anything too much I have a lot of pain. It's very frustrating to say the least. In the morning when I get up I can hardly walk, I have to take small steps till I get going. All I really want to know is this normal or should I be concerned
Thank you, Phil in Tampa

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cathymw | @cathymw | Oct 3 12:13pm

Definitely concerned. Although it takes up to a year to heal from such a big joint replacement, you should be walking and feeling better by month 4 or so.

Stiffness comes with our arthritic territory- but pain all the time while walking- nope. Contact your surgeon. Maybe some Physical Therapy will help? I love my PT team. They helped me most.
And for arthritic discomfort, NSAIDS help if you can take: Motrin, Advil... Ice is always a good friend too. Love my ice machine at nighttime.

Good Luck.

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