Tiredness following PKR

Bones, joints and muscles
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I had a partial knee replacement (kneecap) mid June and still feel absolutely shattered. Is this normal..... I don't sleep well because it aches at night but even so feel like I should be picking up by now. Still also got some pain and stiffness.

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HI,
I had a partial knee replacement (patellafemoral ) end of July and boy it has been a long journey! I am no where near recovered , but as the weeks go by do feel better. just know you are not alone!! Hopefully in a few months things will be better. feel better!

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Hi shazandy
I had a pkr in march it seems you experiencing the same problems i had but stick with the exercise and take the pain killers when needed , it will get better . I am now able to walk about 10 miles without much pain and still improving.

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Hi I had a partial in May it is getting better, the cold weather seems to make it hurt more.I’m a lot better than before the surgery and have lost 25 pounds, I use a exercise bike.

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Yes I definitely experience that plus I have Restless Leg Syndrome which doesn’t make it any better and my TKR was July 9, 2018. I was told by my Doctor and 2 different therapist that worked with me and is currently still working with me and they said it has something to do with Ligaments and muscles being cut and trying to grow back together and heal themselves which can cause funny sensations and also, it may sometimes seem like pins and needles. My Doctor sent me back to Therapy and now I go to a place where I work out with my legs for 1 hour with Machine Weights on Mondays and I Work out my legs in the Pool for 1 hour on Wednesdays with a Therapist and it helps.

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Congratulations on the weight loss thats amazing… I think I need to exercise more.

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Thank you so much…its good to know that you are not alone. I think it is sometimes difficult to understand how debilitating this surgery is and how painful!!!

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10 miles wow…and thanks thats quite inspirational.

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Thanks. I’m waiting for my next physio appointment. Sorry to hear about the restless legs syndrome I believe that its awful.

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yes the rls is awful.