knee replacement -lack of sleep

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Evening all, had a total knee replacement 4 weeks ago and still can't sleep. I used to sleep like a baby but now wake up every 2 hours. Am totally exhausted, I am only 45 but this is one tuff ride. Any advice on how to sleep more comfortable and why I may have a pain in the arch of my foot.

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    Been through the zero sleep and this has two knock on effects,i can lead to depression and also slow your recovery substantially.All i did was see my GP and got some prescription sleeping pills, got me through a rough few weeks, best thing i ever did.

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