got physio on side now

babytiger
babytiger Member Posts: 360
edited 12. Jan 2012, 15:15 in Living with Arthritis archive
Just been back to Physio,what a lovely lass.After last weeks attempt at getting to 80 degrees I was left in so much pain (from thigh to my foot)for rest of week going back to full meds and having no sleep.
So today we tried again but could only achieve 72 degrees . She has decided looking at my record,for the time I've been goint to physio,we've really achieved nothing as it leaves me in so much agony .I go to consultant in 2 weeks time and she is writing a letter for him to say physio isn't working and something needs to be done ,She also said I should stand my ground and try and speak to actual consultant and not his registrar, if no joy get my GP to get me a second opinion as my situation has gone on for far too long .
So lets see what happens now ,fingers crossed
Go to Occupational therapy tomorrow (thats took 3 months to arrange) see what they can help me with ,moving house,money ,maybe seat for shower

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,027
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Babytiger

    so sorry that the physio, although it got you the bend, caused far too much pain for you :sad:

    Let's hope you have some joy via the GP maybe at getting it sorted once and for all.

    Love

    Toni xx

    PS good luck with the OT :grin:
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'll second what frogmorton has said, babytiger, but the consultant is the man both to get to grips with the problem and for you to get to grips with. Whatever is wrong, he must sort it out.

    OT are usually wonderful. Take whatever's on offer.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My memories of post-op physio (eight months the first op, five the second) are all of pain - and those ops were nothing like a joint replacement. If you stop to consider what has actually been done to you surely it's no wonder stuff hurts. It sounds trite but it's true: there is no gain without pain, it's part of the post-op territory but few seem to warn us about it. The surgeons give the impression that once they have done their bit you'll be back to jiving within a fortnight, and from their point of view you will because they have no part to play in the post-op recuperation - they're done with you as soon as you are wheeled out of theatre. :roll: It's a tough road, but the more you do the exercises the easier they will become, the better you will be at them, the greater the benefit and then you'll be wondering how you ever managed before. I wish you well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • diamond
    diamond Member Posts: 396
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi just noticed your post,like you just had physio today bend is only 72.I am 9wks post op TkR, not been out much just staying indoors using crutch to get about.Hoping things will improve physio upping exercises.Got appt with rheumy on Monday this was brought forward as requested by ortho surgeon.Inflammation was up in last blood tests.Hopefully will get some answers this time.Hope your situation is improving.Kind Regards.xx

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