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I also have a 9 week old TKR. I had horrible sensitivity on my leg and I kicked everything off of me. Even the fan bugged me. I highly recommend a blanket lifter. Or a tent. Or a roomy cardboard box with a cut out for your leg. I also recommend gabapentin long term. It may not be effective immediately but long term it has a benefit. Every ointment and cream and pain killers have been contraindicated for me as I am a five year survivor of a wonderful liver transplant. Almost cold turkey on meds. Jus Tylenol and ointment choice is Arnicare Gel. I don't know if it helps but the message I use to put it on with does help. I still ice and elevate 3 times a day and occasionally use a heating pad on parts of my leg. My muscles knot up a lot and massaging them out is my therapy. I use anything I can roll on my leg, ie. rolling pin, tennis ball, hairspray can. I was plagued by horrific cramps in the night the first month, but thank God, and I do, they have lessened. I am a happy person and that has helped me with my recovery in many cases and I love to laugh. I am 72, married, have had 4 kids, 13 grandchildren and 4 greats. I have a renewed relationship with Jesus since this operation. It was a doozy. So, whatever floats your boat; be happy1
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@jjo51, Way to go new Connect member. I wanted to welcome you and found that you are already going to work. Congratulations. I also want to acknowledge that you are continuing to ice and elevate 3 times a day.
Do you know why your muscles are knotting up? Have you ever tried the yoga pose "Legs up the wall". I do that every morning regardless of what condition I happen to be in. I think @sueinmn posted a video of it last week.
Here is one version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ImkqbajA7k
You are surrounded by a wonderful family. And you have great-grandchildren at 72. That is wonderful. I also love my two families and especially the grandchildren. I am 81 and have two granddaughters, 24 and 21. They come to visit several times a year for long weekends. Great joy. My other two are 6 and 4 so it is like starting all over again.
Would you please tell me about the message you use to put on your ointment? That sounds interesting and it appears to be helpful. I practice mindfulness daily and have a wonderful habit of enjoying meditation.
I hope you enjoy your time on Connect and find that helping others reach out for happiness is very rewarding.
May you be safe, protected and free from inner and outer harm.
Chris. (Two TKR's.....10 years apart.). This last one was a breeze.