Back of knee pain after TKR

Hi

I'm new to the site so please have a lil patience with me. I had rtkr on march 21, 2018. I am beginning to think this was a mistake. My foot is swollen, i can move toes just a little bit and the pain in the toes and ankle can be unbearable. My pcp put me on gabapentin 4/18/18. They are not working. How long do it takes before the meds get into your system. Me being able to walk on foot gets impossible some times. Can't sleep at night and i dont know what else to do. And in the back of my knee it feels as if something is rubbing together. Can anybody give me words of encouragement.

My TKR was in Oct 2917 and I am doing well. That said I have some pain and certain positions are uncomfortable.

I had similar problems after my first knee replacement and became very worried to the point that I requested a second opinion, and ever got an EMG. Long story made short everything slowly resolved and that knee is now asymptomatic. I think if the pain is manageable one should probably wait a year before getting too upset. After all would you really want them to redo anything now when it will probably improve with time 

Me too honey, me too.....  I had mine jan 31, 08 and at first had a lot of pain in back of knee.  I ice front and back everytime I ice.  im soooo over this surgery and will not have another one and will let others know to research before having theirs.

Good luck

Same here. TKR 3 months ago and pain is still rough, have to honestly say I've never experienced anything this bad in my life. Back of knee swells and entire leg feels like a tight rubber band.

It is now 13 months since surgery. I can walk without pain now, finally. But it has stiffened up considerably after not going to hydrotherapy and having stopped the exercises. Life got in the way. There is still pain around the area, and I have to concentrate hard to walk properly.

It makes a large clunking sound which people walking beside me can hear.

There was considerable pain for over 6 months.

I agree with a former comment: If I had been told the truth about what to expect, I would never have had the surgery.

Hi there, I have had a full knee replacement, almost 9 weeks ago. I have started walking down be the beach, for at least half an hour. I am having trouble with a pinching feeling in the front of my knee and a pulling feeing behind, I know it will go away, but I wish it would fix it self quicker 😃

Im sorry, but can relate with you. Hate I had this demon surgery.

feel so so depressed and tearful 6 weeks after tkr pain is still bad cant sleep just get one day over and feel a bit better then get up the next morning and feel i'm back to square one again it really feels relentless at the moment

well done to everyone who gets through this

Hang in there. Believe me you will start feeling better. You had a major operation and healing takes time. very important to do your physio exercises! I received good advice from someone who responded to my message and helped me. So hopefully will help you too. Do stretches and more stretches. Will help with the tightness and the best exercises and helps with the healing process. what helped me with pain management and swelling was cold packs also assist healing process. Remember also that each one copes differently after the op. Some heals quicker than others, so dont get discourage. You will feel a big improvement 4-6 months and can take up to a year. I started with a morning, afternoon and evening routine to do my exercises, if you have an exercise bicycle great to get your mobility. If you cant get full range of movement when you are pedaling then just go up to the point that your knee bends allows then pedal backwards, and forwards. you might start off slowly and soon will be able to increase your speed and will be able to get full range. Even if you in pain, dont skip your exercises, after exercises put an icepack on your knee. If there is a aqua therapy centre close to you, join the classes, the exercises will get speed up your mobility and healing. Will strengthen your core strength too and will feel better and more relaxed. I have no regrets. Stay positive, you will feel better soon. Regards WILMA

I had a PKR 15 weeks ago and while pain in knee is pretty good, I also have pain behind and outside of the knee/leg. Like sciatica type pain. Feel it every day and during the night. Almost learning to live with it but I wish it would go. It stops for a little while but return even when sitting. Not sure if it's connected to the surgery and really don't want to go through any more procedures.