Muscle pain and weakness

Bluemoon1

Hi everyone and thanks for letting me join this community.

my concerns right now are sudden muscle pain and weakness in my left leg and knee. Im awaiting knee replacement surgery on my right knee.

has anyone suffered this?

if so what was the outcome?

thanks so much

Sharon

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Hi @Bluemoon1 and welcome to the online community!

I can see that you're concerned about muscle pain and weakness, and are waiting for you knee replacement surgery.

Personally, I have noticed some muscle weakness within myself (especially due to a lack of regular exercise opportunities like I'm used to in lockdown). Of course, everybody is different, but it was suggested that I try stretching exercises and simple yoga, just to build up some strength so that my muscles can help to support my joints better.

Here is some information relating to how stretching can help- but don't overdo it:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2020/november/how-can-strengthening-and-stretching-help-your-arthritis/

You may be best checking with your GP before doing anything, and you know your limits, but if you feel comfortable there are some ideas of things you might want to try here:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-knees/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/strength/

There are many lovely people here within the forums with a wealth of experiences and so they may be able to offer further advice for you. Also, please do keep looking around and joining in with us- we're very friendly!

It's lovely to meet you,

Take care,

Sarah

Bluemoon1

Thank you so much Sarah 👍

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You are very welcome, I hope we can help you or even just lend and listening ear when needed.

😊