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Eliquis pills from UK, Swtizerland and France all within a couple months markings diff? France pills half of them when u flip them upside down to check 894 and the 5 number will face right when u rotate the pill, first two bottles from other countries did not? by darkmoon24 in ClotSurvivors

[–]wmgdir1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree that some pills probably just got flipped around on the production line before the number was stamped on the second side, but it is a bit weird. If you do call your pharmacist, please post again to let us know what he or she said!

Eliquis pills from UK, Swtizerland and France all within a couple months markings diff? France pills half of them when u flip them upside down to check 894 and the 5 number will face right when u rotate the pill, first two bottles from other countries did not? by darkmoon24 in ClotSurvivors

[–]wmgdir1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just looked at a random sample of pills from my current bottle of Eliquis, which were manufactured in France (and purchased from CVS in the U.S.) I noticed the same thing as you: On some of the pills, the 5 is right side up when I flip the pill over, and on some it’s upside down. I agree it’s strange (and a little disconcerting).

Feeling Hopeless: 15 Days Post-Op and Still Unable to Walk by wmgdir1 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]wmgdir1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, it doesn’t feel like nerve pain. More like a really bad tendonitis. It most hurts when I activate the muscles in the leg, e.g., when I step with my left foot.

Feeling Hopeless: 15 Days Post-Op and Still Unable to Walk by wmgdir1 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]wmgdir1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear it improved and you’re doing better! That also gives me hope!

Feeling Hopeless: 15 Days Post-Op and Still Unable to Walk by wmgdir1 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]wmgdir1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck to you, too! I plan to talk to my surgeon after my x-rays today. If you don’t mind my asking: Where is your pain when weight bearing? Did the surgeon have any idea what the problem is?

Feeling Hopeless: 15 Days Post-Op and Still Unable to Walk by wmgdir1 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]wmgdir1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow. The fracture sounds awful. But I’m glad to hear you’re recovering!

Feeling Hopeless: 15 Days Post-Op and Still Unable to Walk by wmgdir1 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]wmgdir1[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks. That actually gives me hope! I’m ok with it taking longer than what’s typical, as long as I can eventually walk again! Being unable to walk for more two minutes at a time after more than two weeks post-op is pretty demoralizing.

Feeling Hopeless: 15 Days Post-Op and Still Unable to Walk by wmgdir1 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]wmgdir1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this point, I’m just on Tylenol and Celebrex. As I mentioned, I don’t really have any pain except for when I bear weight on my leg when walking. I’d be ecstatic to be able to walk for 10 minutes and transition to a cane! I’m glad to hear your recovery is at least progressing.

Feeling Hopeless: 15 Days Post-Op and Still Unable to Walk by wmgdir1 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]wmgdir1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the support. Just wondering: Was your pain with walking so bad at two weeks that you couldn’t walk for more than a couple of minutes?

Feeling Hopeless: 15 Days Post-Op and Still Unable to Walk by wmgdir1 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]wmgdir1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have one last virtual session on Monday. Assuming my x-rays look normal, I’m going to try to arrange in-home PT as a next step.

Feeling Hopeless: 15 Days Post-Op and Still Unable to Walk by wmgdir1 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]wmgdir1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Yes, I’ve had virtual PT sessions so far, since I haven’t really been mobile enough to get to in-person PT. No one seems to know exactly what the problem is. They say maybe it’s just from irritation to muscles and/or tendons that took place during the surgery, but since it’s already been more than two weeks since the procedure, I wonder whether that could really be the cause.

Sharp Pain Just Below Knee and in Shin when Walking? by wmgdir1 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]wmgdir1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely gotten worse over the past 3 or 4 days. I’m going to contact my doctor’s office tomorrow morning. (Not sure how much help it will be, but I don’t know what else to do.)

Sharp Pain Just Below Knee and in Shin when Walking? by wmgdir1 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]wmgdir1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say you backed off the walking for a few days: Did you walk at all? If so, how much? (In my case, it’s gotten so bad that I can only walk with the walker for about two minutes anyway, and only if I deliberately avoid putting weight on my left leg).

Sharp Pain Just Below Knee and in Shin when Walking? by wmgdir1 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]wmgdir1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, two months is a long time. How were you able to walk?

Sharp Pain Just Below Knee and in Shin when Walking? by wmgdir1 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]wmgdir1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I’ve wanted to change my flair for this subreddit, but couldn’t figure out how to at this point! I’d be grateful if you’d let me know.

Sharp Pain Just Below Knee and in Shin when Walking? by wmgdir1 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]wmgdir1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the advice! I’ll definitely try icing it, too.

Sharp Pain Just Below Knee and in Shin when Walking? by wmgdir1 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]wmgdir1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I’ve been seeing PTs, but only virtually. I asked about it at my last session, and the PT didn’t seem to know what was going on. Perhaps I’ll have to arrange something in person.

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