TKR April 2018 stiffness and sore at 7 months out.

Hi, Im 7 months out of TKR and wish I had never had this surgery. My knee is very mechanical feeling, sore and stiff. I have pretty good range of motion but not w/o pain. I dont need any pain meds and I dont take any RX or OTC drugs. I suspect my spine is the culprit as Ive have spinal fusion at L3-L5 and C7. I have severe stenosis and bulging discs and a frozen SI joint, which tilts my pelvic on one side, creating the illution of a short and long leg. Im seeing a Chiropractor and Physical Therapist and will be reevaluated by Ortho in January. Any input is appreciated. Also looked for a TKR forum but cant find any topic for this.

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First off..love ur avatar of the German shepherd. I have an enormous gs pup.Have u thought about acupuncture? Just something to think about..im a mess n its helped me alot.

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No but not a bad idea. thx

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Try and manipulate your leg in warm water, this will increase the blood supply and the warmth should work against the pain.

Have you tried the use of TENS, a V-TENS may help with instruction. I purchase mine at Body Clock, a variable Tens can actually work as an EMF, this will tone the muscles around the affected joints, the same with our spine and neck problems. The secred I have heard is keeping joints moving Neck can be a real problem I have problems associated with C1,C2,C3. I use heat manipulation that seems to help, posture can also cause severe pain especially between neck and shoulder especially if you slouch.

Talk to our GP

BOB

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Yes, I have a TENS. I use it occationally when really bad.I am very aware of my posture and believe I have these problems today because I had such bad posture previously. I think Ill just have to deal with these issues. thx