Leg numbness in the morning

Posted by kr1 @kr1, Aug 2, 2023

I am nine weeks out from total knee replacement on my right knee. I am finally starting to be able to sleep, but in the morning even though I am still tired, I have to get up because I have so much numbness in my leg and foot it is so achy and it feels like it weighs 1000 pounds. I have to get up to walk and eventually it eases up . this also happens when I go to bed at night and I lay down my leg is achy and numb. It is very uncomfortable and sometimes saw that I have to ice it just to try to get some relief. Does anyone else have this problem is there anyone out there who can suggest any way to get relief.?

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roxxxy2626 | @roxxxy2626 | Aug 2, 2023

Hello,
I am also 9 weeks out on my left knee, but I'm 16 weeks out on my right knee. My legs get achy a lot but not numb. I have been massaging both legs with a cream from Amazon that's called Village Naturals Therapy, Lotion, Aches and Pains Muscle Relief. I massage the whole leg and behind the knee before I go to bed and it has helped with the achiness. I hope this helps.