Im 5 weeks just today. My pain on left operated leg is not so painful getting better. Still on the walker. Now the right leg started hurting and badly. My operated leg seems to be litle bit longer than right one. Im not so sure why .if I try walking without walker I'm limping . In night I getting crumps and spasm in non operated leg and crumps and spasm wake me up in night. Even my sleep is still
Not realy good . I.wakeup every couple hours .I was told it will Setle down after my swolling go down. I still have a physio wich
Started next week in hospital. It that normal when non operated leg started hurting more. ? It's not really comfortable and also is
Panful. Madla
Hi Madia,
I am six weeks post TRHR. I had my left hip replaced last January.
Regarding, your operated leg. It's natural to limp and you probably shall continue to do so for another month or so. Remember, everyone heals at different rates.
I'm not a doctor, but it may be that as you are putting more strain through the unoperated leg the muscles within that leg are merely reacting and this could also account for the pain and night cramps. It might be an idea to carry out your physio on both legs as this will help to strengthen muscles.
Rest, be assured, that it is nothing to worry about.
My right leg is also slightly longer than the left and again, I have been advised, that once the muscles and tendons tighten the leg length discrepancy will resolve.
You must understand that it is only five weeks ago that you underwent major and brutal surgery. It takes time for the body to adapt and to heal. Listen to your body. If you tire, then rest. Use your walker for as long as you feel it is necessary. When you feel more confident, try using just one crutch which you hold on the opposite side. But please do not push yourself. You are not at a gym where you push through pain to gain. Your body is healing. Listen to it and I promise, that by Christmas, you will feel a different person.
Hi Madla,
The good news is that your operated leg feels better and getting stronger --- with that, your good leg is doing a lot of work, supporting you, keeping you balanced etc.
also, nothing feels normal yet - stiff and tight muscles and you are working hard to do all the exercises and learning how to walk again ---
Morriewynn is right -- keep using the walker or crutches -
try to be more relaxed - take deep breaths and relax your muscles, your body ..
are you eating well?
big warm hug
renee
U are the one and morriewynn who give me explaination. I don't know what I will do without u and this site. Im so glad I find
It. Renee not eating well I lost my appetite. Im not really big 51 kg and 166 cm high. Im still use the walker . I will see surgeon in hospital next week on Thursday and then my physio started same day in hospital. That how is work, here. I do some excise at home which I got from hospital.thank u and big hug
Madla
Thank u for a nice and lovely answer. I do push my self some time to hard. I still use the walker and will till next Thursday that day I have an appointment with surgeon in hospital and same day my physio starting in hospital . I will take ur advice and
will not to push so hard. Im so glad I find this site so nice and so good also people are so helpful.
Warm hug Madla
eating good food is important, sweetheart -- seriously - and drinking water - banana is good for leg cramps or drink some tonic - vegetables and protein like eggs, chicken, fish or a good soup --- chicken soup or something ..
your body needs good nutrition so she can heal ...
I understand that you lost your appetite - I did too - there are also protein drinks that might help also ....
you can do it --- little by little --- every little bit helps ...