Yes. I do a variety of exercises for my legs as directed by my physio: range of motion for knees and hips and muscle strengthening for my leg muscles, some general exercises: e.g. push-ups, sit ups, some balance exercises I had been doing them daily but became very tired, and my physio told me to cut down to 3 x/ week. Doing them 3x/week has decreased my fatigue. On the off days I do some Tai chi, shown to me as part of a post-operative programme after some not-related cancer surgery. I also try to walk 5-10,000 steps per day. I can only get to 10,000 about 1-2 x per week; otherwise I can get very fatigued. I can usually do about 5000. I do use a cane or walking stick only to help with my balance.... Good luck to you. I will check the website you cite.
Prior to my surgery, and one factor that led the surgeon to do both knees at the same time, notwithstanding that I am older, was participating in an organized physio programme for several months prior surgery: twice at a rehab facility and otherwise daily at home, to strengthen weakened leg muscles. I do recommend active physio/exercise prior to surgery where possible. It should make post-operative recovery easier. Good luck.
It wasn’t easy nor without a lot of pain & tears. I just got back on my own supply of neuropathy medication, (Clonazepam & Lyrica) though it did take a while. I also was on Tylenol arthritis for my knee, and they also put me on Cymbalta. I’m talking weeks of it intermittently reoccurring for no special reason. I had been off of all neuropathy meds for a total of 5 days, but the pain hit me immediately after knee replacement. It just aggravated my nerves in both legs. I’m sure I was the exception to this surgery, but sadly we have to be our own advocates when in medical settings, and never assume anything.
It wasn’t easy nor without a lot of pain & tears. I just got back on my own supply of neuropathy medication, (Clonazepam & Lyrica) though it did take a while. I also was on Tylenol arthritis for my knee, and they also put me on Cymbalta. I’m talking weeks of it intermittently reoccurring for no special reason. I had been off of all neuropathy meds for a total of 5 days, but the pain hit me immediately after knee replacement. It just aggravated my nerves in both legs. I’m sure I was the exception to this surgery, but sadly we have to be our own advocates when in medical settings, and never assume anything.
Yes I was, but I can’t tell you what all of them were as my neuropathy pain was so intense I was sedated a lot. But I did hear the hospital Dr. mention Fentanyl. The hospital did send me to rehab with Oxycodone & Celebrex RX. These only dealt with the knee pain, not the neuropathy.
Yes I was, but I can’t tell you what all of them were as my neuropathy pain was so intense I was sedated a lot. But I did hear the hospital Dr. mention Fentanyl. The hospital did send me to rehab with Oxycodone & Celebrex RX. These only dealt with the knee pain, not the neuropathy.
Connect
Connect
Like
Helpful
Hug
Wow, you certainly do a lot of therapy and exercises. I think I may need to step it up in prep for surgery? Thank you!
Prior to my surgery, and one factor that led the surgeon to do both knees at the same time, notwithstanding that I am older, was participating in an organized physio programme for several months prior surgery: twice at a rehab facility and otherwise daily at home, to strengthen weakened leg muscles. I do recommend active physio/exercise prior to surgery where possible. It should make post-operative recovery easier. Good luck.
Thanks. You’ve been through a lot!
Were you put on any pain meds right after your knee replacement to deal with the pain?
.
But thankfully there was an eventual end to the pain, some never see that side of their medical issues.
Yes I was, but I can’t tell you what all of them were as my neuropathy pain was so intense I was sedated a lot. But I did hear the hospital Dr. mention Fentanyl. The hospital did send me to rehab with Oxycodone & Celebrex RX. These only dealt with the knee pain, not the neuropathy.
Thanks.