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I had a knee replacement op 10 days ago.

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ann02425
ann02425

I have a continual, deep pain/ache in practically the whole of my leg. I use ice on it (frozen peas!) a great deal of the time and I take my pain killers. At night I cannot sleep because there is nowhere New I can put my leg which does not become become equally painful within a few seconds. Anybody else have this problem? Also, I had to stop taking Diclofenac a few days before the op. How long before I can take it again?

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  • sally58158
    sally58158 ann02425

    Posted

    I had a tkr on 9th december 18 days ago and was doing ok. Nights are still pretty dreadfull with restless legs and pain. Just last night i woke up in agony with pain behind my knee and now i find it difficult to straighten my knee. It is like there is a strap around it pulling at my knee. It is incredibly stiff now. Has anyone else experienced this?
    • jean95756
      jean95756 sally58158

      Posted

      Hi Sally

      i think most of us experienced that in the early days.

      it's not nice but then something else takes your mind off it

      the first few weeks are a roller coaster

      make sure you take your meds regularly and ice frequently too

      take care 

      Jean 

       

    • Shopper222
      Shopper222 sally58158

      Posted

      I had my knee replacement 11 weeks ago yesterday.  Pain is more bearable during the day as am moving around and walking, but the nights are still awful. Pain all the time and just can't get comfortable. I think it's because the knee gets stiff when laying down. Pain in the back of knee still takes me by surprise. Can't believe this is all taking so long. Make sure you straighten your leg and do the knee clenching exercises to ensure you get good extension. My bend is good but the swelling is still 1 1/2 inches bigger than the other. Thank goodness my other knee is ok. Wishing you a good recovery.  
    • jean95756
      jean95756 Shopper222

      Posted

      I. Had my knee replacement 16 weeks Go and still get the night time pain 

      like you I'm not too bad during the day but I only manage to get 2 hours sleep at a time 

      I'm constantly doing the knee straightening  exercises   My bend is fine

      I just think everyone heals at different rates and I guess my body is just taking a little longer than others but as I say 

      Onwards and Upwards 

      Jean 

    • Shopper222
      Shopper222 jean95756

      Posted

      It would be good to get some sleep.  I wish it didn't take so long.  Have had knee pain now for over two years, so am very fed up with it now!  Let's hope we are all much better in 2015!!!  It is a comfort to know I am not the only one. 
    • jean95756
      jean95756 Shopper222

      Posted

      At the moment we have quite a bit of snow and I definitely won't be trying to walk around until it's gone,

      So I'll just have to walk up and down stairs more often and use my little pedal exerciser.

      roll on Spring biggrin

       

    • Shopper222
      Shopper222 jean95756

      Posted

      Cold here in Essex but no snow, thank goodness. Don't go out in the ice that would be disastrous.  Happy New Year 🍷
    • jean95756
      jean95756 Shopper222

      Posted

      Happy New Year to you too

      i hope it's a pain free one for all of us on this Forum 

      Jean 

    • tracy32225
      tracy32225 sally58158

      Posted

      i am finding this also feels like there is a tight muscle stopping me from straightening my leg. I am ding the leg straightening exercise with the weight on my quads as the physio showed me but the pain is worse at night, especially the sciatica. My recliner rocke has become the place I sleep at the moment.
  • louise07185
    louise07185 ann02425

    Posted

    I am awaiting my tkr I am glad to have found this forum. I thought that I would have surgery and within few weeks be back to normal with no pain. I have watched the video of the op so felt I knew what to expect! I will add frozen peas to my list and make sure I have a good supply of pain relief ready. I hope all that have had theirs done are feeling a lot better. I look forward to reading your recoveries so that I am better informed for when my time comes !
    • tracy32225
      tracy32225 louise07185

      Posted

      Hi Louse, my name is Tracy, I am a nurse and have just had 3 weeks ago a left TKR I had expectations of going back to 10 hr shifts within 6 weeks. This forum has helped me a lot. I have learnt to go with the flow don't expect too much in the first 6 weeks do the exercises and take plenty of pain relief and rest and ice. Good luck with your surgery.
    • louise07185
      louise07185 tracy32225

      Posted

      Hi Tracy thanks for your reply I think I am learning very quickly that it is a question of time. I had thought that once I had surgery that I would get good nights sleep with out pain. Never mind I will just keep napping. I hope that I can follow you progress. 
    • susan20089
      susan20089 louise07185

      Posted

      Do get yourself a cuff for icing. It is a lot better than peas.   Not too expensive either. Would have been lost without it. Nearly 6 weeks after Tkr. 
  • sally58158
    sally58158 ann02425

    Posted

    Hello

    the Best thing i have done is to buy a Cryo-cuff and tank like we had in hospital. I now have ice on tap 24 hours and its amazing. Money well spen and no peas in sight.

    • louise07185
      louise07185 sally58158

      Posted

      Hi Sally thanks for info I will look into one of those. How long is it since you had you surgery? 
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