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I had a bilateral TKR on January 7, 2016.

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mary_ann64443
mary_ann64443

Hi... Staring in April 2016 I started having severe burning pain upon sitting and standing. Saw my surgeon and he recommended additional PTO. Completed PT still have the burning pain today, one year later. So Frustrated. Anyone understand? Thanks so much.

M. A.

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  • pete20617
    pete20617 mary_ann64443

    Posted

    I too have burning pain following TKR but not associated with sitting or standing. This has been associated with a combination of inflammation (arising from artificial knee joint placed in the body) and nerve damage from surgery cut over the patella of the knee. Surgeon prescribed a drug called Lyrica that I used for about 4 months. Found though that whilst it helped with the burning sessation I was always very tired. So about 10 months ago I gave up that drug. Over that time the burning sensation has diminished but still wakes me each nite. When it is too much I now take an anti-inflammatory to give me a break from the grind. 

    Am now 17 months out from the TKR. Think I have several months more of the above until the burning sensation settles further.

    Not sure if this info helps.

    • eileen15268
      eileen15268 pete20617

      Posted

      Pete , Gosh 17 months wow I'm only 13 weeks ..I can't believe it's going on for so long, I've come off the hard drugs now, only a week ago as I realised they weren't helping as the burning sensation was there whether I took them or not. I just take a couple of ibuprofen at night but still awake most of the time, Hope we can all get over this SOON.

    • pete20617
      pete20617 eileen15268

      Posted

      Sleep with pillow between my knees to help deal with burning sensation at nite. Helps a bit
  • eileen15268
    eileen15268 mary_ann64443

    Posted

    Mary , I just can't imagine having both Tkr , how on earth do you manage? I had mine right knee done 13 weeks ago & it also keeps me awake every night with the dreaded burning, sensation. It's also very stiff. I walk & exercise, I go upstairs well , can come down although very painful & awkward. My bend is 110. I truly thought by now I'd be almost back to normal, how wrong was I. !!! Also my scar is so sensitive & cant bear being covered . Hope you feel better soon & can be free of this burning soon. x

  • marilyn10235
    marilyn10235 mary_ann64443

    Posted

    Hi Mary Ann

    I must say that, luckily, I haven't had the nerve pain with TKR. Having had sciatica in the past I know how awful nerve pain is.

    If you look up Chico Marx's posts I'm sure he talks about nerve pain in one! Can't quite remember but I am fairly certain he has discussed it. Just look his name up & check down his posts. If you're very lucky he may reply to you or give a link.

    Sorry I'm not more help.

    Marilyn

    XX

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