Physio and anti inflammatory !!!

wendgro
wendgro Member Posts: 296
edited 4. May 2012, 15:15 in Living with Arthritis archive
Saw physio again yesterday she was confused about the anti inflammatory drug as well must really try harder with the exercises she said it's the only thing that will make the pain go away. I can now lie on my side with care and a pillow so you never know it will take the pressure off my coccyx!!. Going to see consultant for my 6 week check on Tuesday so will have a chat to him. The trouble is I am 70 the physio is a young woman about 28 I am sure they are trained to be harsh avoiding confrontation when you say it really hurts and I am in a lot of pain when I do certain exercises I do try I have a very high pain tollerance but I must admit I have cried in pain and exasperation more than once as of late roll on the warmer weather I know things will improve as they did the last time moan over live to fight another day Wendy

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Wendgro, now that is what I call an odd appointment! It's all very well telling you to do the exercises but surely some thought must be given to the fact that you are still in the very early days of recovery and major surgery doesn't heal overnight. An anti-inflammatory may well help to settle things down and make life more comfortable and as for the crying etc well, honestly my lovely, I'm not surprised. Surgery is a huge shock to the body and it takes time for things to settle - and not just in the operated bit. Just do what you can exercise-wise, rest when you need, eat well and keep up the liquid intake (water, tea, juice etc) and I am sure you will find that things begin to pick up. I suspect you are making more progress than you think but as you in the middle of it all it's hard for you to tell. ((())) and I hope you enjoy your Bank Holiday. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • phoenixoxo
    phoenixoxo Member Posts: 625
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Wendy,

    I agree with DD: an odd appointment indeed! I'd be a bit wary of this physio, bearing in mind she seemed confused about your treatment. For your peace of mind, it might be best to alert her to the pain you're experiencing and perhaps mention that you intend to discuss your physio programme with your consultant to be sure it's appropriate.

    I hope your pain lessens soon, and do let us know how you get on next Tuesday.

    Best wishes,
    Phoebe
    PsA (psoriatic arthritis) and other things since 1990. Happy to help when I can :-)
  • wendgro
    wendgro Member Posts: 296
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for those reassuring comments although I have emphasized on the last two occasions the amount of pain I have with the knee by the way my new hip is perfect all that I expected it to be even though it's only been 6 weeks. but what can you do my husband says that the remit of the physio is to concentrate on the knee and not deviate into other areas e.g pain discomfort swelling you name it. I told her I couldn't lie on my good side yet she said with care I can and a pillow between my legs.I can lie on my operated side with care but not for long. Oh well thanks again Wendy

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