10 days post op for knee replacement surgery
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I have been in contiuous pain, which I was prepared for. Pain killers not effective. Today Iwent out in the car (not driving) about 10 min drive to local gaeden centre, walked with crutches around for about 10 mins and have had a sharp pain every few seconds waving in and out of the upper front of my knee ever since, I cannot lay down or rest . Using ice packs and pain killers not made any difference..Any thoughts please
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moandrieu pollypoo
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pollypoo moandrieu
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anne07663 pollypoo
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pollypoo anne07663
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Bad day again today.. hardly slept in the last 10 days..maybe about 2 x 2 hours day and night..no kidding..managing quite well on little sleep. Play musical chairs too..move from one to the other trying to get confortable, even the garden chairs. What meds do you take?
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anne07663 pollypoo
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CHICO_MARX anne07663
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CHICO_MARX pollypoo
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So... Get as much med relief as you can and just keep icing/elevating. 30-days out, 80% of my pain was gone and the rest was very tolerable. This will be a long journey for all of us.
pollypoo CHICO_MARX
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sandra07433 pollypoo
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I still get various pains and aches in my leg, which from what everyone else says is normal. It takes time to recover, hang in there it's early days.
pollypoo sandra07433
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Irish_Al pollypoo
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I am inclined to agree with most comments you've received from Anne, Sandra and the others.
At 10 days, I did exactly as advised, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate (RICE). I also carried out my bed exercises (non-weight bearing) 2 to 3 times per day depending how I felt pain wise and stiffness wise.
Re pain management - Suegeon; Physios and almost everyone on this site advised me to manage my painkillers pro-actively to allow for more effective exercises. I did this pretty well and experienced relatively low pain. The painkillers I used were Tylex; Kreal (anti-inflammatory) and the big hitter when I needed it was Oxynorm.
When you were in the car, were there any sudden stops? Did it hurt much getting into the car?
My advice is speak to a doctor and get stronger pain relief, take them exactly as prescribed, but rest, ice, rest, ice for a couple of days.
The doctors are the technical experts, he/she may suggest an X Ray, which to me sounds like a good idea.
We, on this site are the experienced experts, there are wonderful people contributing to this forum with weeks, months and years of being through this, they will support you and put you straight. But one of the biggest tips I've took from them all is 'Read your own body, you know it best'. If you are worried, talk to an expert.
Also, there is light at the end of the tunnel, after 3 or 4 weeks, you will feel stronger week on week.
Oh yeah, I am 9 weeks post op now.
Take Care,
Alan
pollypoo Irish_Al
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I am surprised at the strengh of the pain every day all day.. trying to stay positive but give way to a few tears each day..however my mood is lifting..
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bpaschke47 pollypoo
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I'm three weeks po and still have a fair amount of pain. I believe that's a given. As you say, you were prepared for this which I can say I wasn't. I had my hip replaced three years ago and expected something along those lines of pain but there is no comparison from hips to knees. I too believe you should listen to your own body on this and talk to your doctor. Your certainly in more pain and discomfort then I was at ten days and it just seems there might be something more to it. If not, agree with everyone elevate, ice, rest, do the PT no matter what even if it's just bed pt. Make sure to stretch that leg. Try to stay positive and know it WILL get better. I was pretty discouraged at ten days but I see improvement every time I visit my PT person. I wish you the best and I hope with everyones insight you find some encouragement.
Keep in touch...
Brent
pollypoo bpaschke47
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I am trying to stay positive..feel low somedays but mood is lifting..anly a few tears today
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suki51 pollypoo
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pollypoo suki51
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Finding exercises very difficult and so painful..
I will try to follow your routine meal times makes a lot of sence.
Take care
suki51 pollypoo
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