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Is it normal to still be in pain 10 weeks after TKR

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rosemary63666
rosemary63666

It's 10 weeks yesterday since I had a total knee replacement......im feeling depressed because I thought by now I would be much better,my knee is stiff, sore, and can't walk properly, I dread going shopping my knee gets so painful and cooking dinner or housework I spend the time waiting to sit down, im sorry I had it done, the pain before(osteoarthritis) operation wasn't constant like this is..have you any encouragement for me please Rose

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  • ed03050
    ed03050 rosemary63666

    Posted

    My TKR operation was May 7 and I still have the same problems that you are incurring.  My surgeon says everything is fine and it will take time and I have to keep up with the therapy stretching and strengthening exercises
  • jenkie
    jenkie rosemary63666

    Posted

    Hi Rose, I had TKR Feb. 13, this year.  I was exactly where you are now.  especially depressed.  But I did turn a corner.  around 12 weeks, and everything was better.  Less pain , more mobility.  It takes time and a positive outlook.  There is a light at the end of this tunnel.  I am feeling so good now.  So much more stability on my operated leg.  I do heel slides every morning , and will for the rest of my life, otherwise I'll lose range of motion.  good luck, 

    • rosemary63666
      rosemary63666 jenkie

      Posted

      Hi and thank you for your reply, you have given me hope to know you were like me and you sound so positive now, not being able to do things I loved before is depressing me so much...no one told me it would take this long....id love if in 2 weeks time....(ie my 12 weeks, like you)i felt better...im waiting to see that light at the end of the tunnel.....ill hang in there with the exercises too...Rose
    • jenkie
      jenkie

      Posted

      Hi Rose

      I live in New Jersey, USA.  had a great physical therapist who pushed me really hard for 10 weeks.  after 4 weeks he said I could drive.  just try it,  and I did.  and I could.  after that I felt freer and better about my recovery. although I was still walking with a cane...  No one told me how terrible recovery was.  I had no idea.  the first 3 weeks were hell.  but....it gets better, I swear.  hang in there

    • rosemary63666
      rosemary63666 jenkie

      Posted

      Hi again, I live in Ireland, ive only had 3 half hour sessions in 10 weeks, its up to us after that, im back driving OK , as it was my right knee operated I don't need to use the clutch so driving again was easy, thank you for the encouragement it has helped me a lot, like you, I didn't realize it was such a long recovery Rose

    • jenny61596
      jenny61596 rosemary63666

      Posted

      I had very little physio because had mine done just before Christmas and so whereas I would have gone to rehab ward I went home. My knee was so painful for first 6 weeks the private physio told me just to do what I could , now it’s fine can bend it ect walk without a limp so I don’t think stressing over how much physio to start with really changes outcome that much , some people get movement easily others really struggle even after having heaps of physio , it seems very different for everyone , but guess their age , state of knee prior etc all have a bearing , my knee from 7 years ago has been playing up but recent one okay !
  • kathleen_65043
    kathleen_65043 rosemary63666

    Posted

     Hi Rosemary we are at the same stage my TRKR was done in the 21st June this yr  my stay in hospital wasn’t a very pleasant one considering it was done Private under the NHS but there you go the treatment I received from the consultant was disgraceful and I have to beg for my pain relief every time thank God for the domestic staff because they brought a smile to me every morning I’m experiencing pain like yourself but I’m trying to work through it it is hard read all that you can on this site you will get some excellent Advice look out for Chico he can put you right in seconds he is very knowledgeable and can get answers to the questions that we have asked stay strong keep positive do your exercises as much as you can throughout the day but most of all keep up with your pain medication as this will help you take care keep us updated .Kathleen
    • rosemary63666
      rosemary63666 kathleen_65043

      Posted

      Hi Kathleen, thank you for your reply, we had op on same day, 21st june this year, you obviously live in the UK, I live in Ireland.., sorry to hear your experience in hospital was tough, being in hospital is bad enough you don't want any other distress. It's good to know im not alone , like you im doing the best I can but its not easy, when people ask when I had it done I feel ashamed to say 10 weeks ago because im still limping and im guessing they're thinking,.. That's ages ago, she should be well over it by now...i won't feel like that anymore, I know now its normal ..Rose

    • kathleen_65043
      kathleen_65043 rosemary63666

      Posted

      Hi Rose my middle mane is Rose my parents were Irish from Dublin  I don’t know if you know any Irish actors but David Duffy is my cousin  The pain we feel is file I think they should inform us more as to exactly what goes on and what to expect when surgery is over  if you would like me you thought once it was done you would be up and running and pain-free 😂😂😂  please don’t put yourself under pressure and think that you should be running around take your time  do your exercises and take your medication on time don’t think you can go without because you can’t I don’t know how you’re sleeping I’m not sleeping well at all at night tossed and turned all the time  i’m seeing my doctor next Friday and I’m hoping he has now got me another consultant as I discharge myself from the one that did the operation as we just did not see eye to eye at all Elevate your leg when you can and put ice on your knee also or use a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel that may help you keep in touch have a great weekend Kathleen

    • martha08360
      martha08360 rosemary63666

      Posted

      Embarassed at 10 weeks?  Lordie, I had mine 7 months ago and am still hurting like hell.  Getting second opinion in 3 weeks.  Dr. put in a defective prosthesis...

       

    • rosemary63666
      rosemary63666 martha08360

      Posted

      Hi Martha, thank you for your reply, you've made me feel better but that's awful for you,i really hope you get good news in 3 weeks.

    • jenny61596
      jenny61596 martha08360

      Posted

      So sorry to hear that, we don’t know when we have it done what they use , I did ask but have no idea what brand ! So which are the ones that are faulty? Good luck
    • kathleen_65043
      kathleen_65043 martha08360

      Posted

      Oh Martha that’s bad and you have to go through all that pain again thank god in 3 weeks they will put it right make sure they give you lots of strong pain relief and antibiotics so you don’t end up with an infection stray strong keep positive Kathleen x
    • rosemary63666
      rosemary63666 martha08360

      Posted

      Hi martha, I didn't realize you definitely got a defective prosthesis, I thought you were going for a second opinion to see if thats why you are still in that level of pain....i thought you might be told you have an infection, thats absolutely dreadful you have to go through all that again after going through 7 months already...you are a remarkable brave and strong lady, be very proud of yourself.i hope you will let us know and I send you my sincere good wishs..x Rose

    • martha08360
      martha08360 rosemary63666

      Posted

      Thank you very much.  I see something almost everyday about the prosthesis that I got.  Lots of lawsuits out there.  I just want answers and to have a pain free, normal leg.  And to be able to bend it.    
    • martha08360
      martha08360 jenny61596

      Posted

      DePuy Attune.    Made by Johnson & Johnson.  They also have cobalt in them.

    • rosemary63666
      rosemary63666 martha08360

      Posted

      Of course you do, thats a human nature thing to be able to be pain free and walk again, you are so brave, you maybe live in America,i have the name of my implant but don't remember it off hand,i live in Ireland . I'll be thinking about you, xx

    • martha08360
      martha08360 rosemary63666

      Posted

      I do live in America.  North Carolina......  Come visit....... I would love to go to UK and Ireland and Scotland.  I had my DNA done recently, and Im 61% Great Britain, and a small percentage of Irish, Scottish and Wales...  I was happy !  
    • rosemary63666
      rosemary63666 martha08360

      Posted

      Hi martha, a lot of irish people went to America in 1845-1852, I was watching a documentary on TV last week and it was about a lot of Irish living in north Carolina x
    • martha08360
      martha08360 rosemary63666

      Posted

      Yes, I know.  The family name that I carry,(Maternal grandmother's maiden name) was Barnwell.   My husband,s mother was a McDonald.  His grandfather was Scotch=Irish.....  Do you have a email address?  Maybe you and Kathleen and I can email each other....If you do have email, I will put mine on here so you can email me, if you don't feel comfortable doing that.

       

    • kathleen_65043
      kathleen_65043 martha08360

      Posted

      Hi Martha 

      Yes I’m from Irish background my Dad was a Reilly my mother was a kavner happy for you to email me at

      Look forward to hearing from you and Rosemary x

      Moderator comment: I have removed the email address as we do not publish these in the forums. If users wish to exchange contact details please use the Private Message service.

    • rosemary63666
      rosemary63666 martha08360

      Posted

      Hi Martha,Ive noticed it isnt possible to exchange emails address on this forum, are you on facebook?
    • kathleen_65043
      kathleen_65043 martha08360

      Posted

      Hi I’ve just added you on Facebook 

      Hope you have been pain free today! Or just feeling a little better 

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