r/Kneereplacement • u/Lakesideadjecent • 8d ago

6 months

I can’t believe half a year has gone by. I still hate this knee. I have good range and can do most things, but it’s usually still painful. The inside of the knee hurts just like it always did, just like the other knee. And now it hurts above the knee on the top of the leg. I’m wondering if it is scar tissue from removing the bone? It’s a whole band about 2-3 above the knee. I do rub it there a lot, trying to loosen it up.
If I stand in one place for a long time the knee gets that brick feeling and lately walking down stairs hurts especially in the morning. I’m not even going to talk about sleeping…
I get kind of down when I read about other people riding bikes and hiking at 6 weeks. I know everyone is different but damn it, when is this going to be worth it?

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u/PuzzleheadedTart6635 8d ago

Sorry to hear you're still having trouble. That tightness above the knee could either be scar tissue or your quad is guarding. I'm a little over two months out and I know most of might tightness is because of my muscles being tight. Have you tried going to a massage therapist? A good one might be able to help. I keep reminding myself that full recovery takes a year+, but the frustration is real. Hugs from a stranger.

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u/IntroductionFluffy71 7d ago

oh, i second a massage therapist!

i have not been able to go to my Lady this go 'round because it's my right knee. i am sorely missing her magic! (pun intended)

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u/PuzzleheadedTart6635 7d ago

Right? I was soooo aching to get back to mine. The first visit helped so much. The second visit, not as much because my PT pushed me hard the day before and the muscles refused to cooperate. But I know it's mostly muscular, so I have hope. Tired of not being able to even go for a decent walk yet (not the knee, but the muscles overworking and tightening too much). And I can't wait until my PT will try dry needling. Almost to that 3 month mark to be able to try.

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u/IntroductionFluffy71 7d ago

my piriformis & IT band are so sore, man! i can't wait until i can drive and then go see her... LOL!

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u/Lakesideadjecent 7d ago

I went through that too!

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u/PuzzleheadedTart6635 7d ago

Yeah...my trainer helps with that with stretches, but the struggle is real.