i am8 weeks post op tkr have been having muscle spasms in my leg everyday .. sometimes they last 3 hours... shooting down my calf and under the sole of my foot any suggestions.... please!
Hi Mary,
what u describe is painful. TKR is not easy... I would suggest to contact UR doc for meds. No need to suffer. Also Ask for phisio therapy.
hope UR well soon.
my kNee is headed for surgery a torn miscus and OA.
I get spasms in my thigh and in my foot from hip replacement 4 yrs ago...I have no idea if this ever goes away totally....I know taking magnesium without fail can help these spasms.....taking a drug is not what I want to do, only more issues to deal with; side effects....
I'm doing everything in my power to keep this 76 yr old knee....surgery is NOT on my want to do list......J
Hi Mary
i too am 8 weeks post TKR
i get the muscle spasms you're talking about mainly during the night hence a lot of sleepless nights.
i find if I get uo and walk (liimp) around the spasm eases then I can go back to bed for a couple of hours.
i asked my Surgeon and he said it's everything healing muscles...tendons....nerves which have all been severed and it takes a long time 6 to 12 months.
just take your pain meds and see if walking round helps
i'm an oldie though (76) and think the process takes a little longer to heal.
take care
jean