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Nearly 12 weeks post tkr surgery

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jannette1
jannette1

Hi I am still not sleeping very well, knee gets very uncomfortable, I have now come off BuTrans 10 mg and just taking paracetamol. My knee has gone stiff again and is sore and I am getting lots if cramping pains, the trouble is that my other knee is bone on bone and is now aching and painful too. I want to get over this surgery first before having other knee done. I don't feel ready to go back to beginning again. I have to go to physio again tomorrow, I had been discharged but when I went to have check up last week, surgeon said he wanted me to have more physio to see if it helps. I am still having hot sweats, I thought it was the medication but I am off all the strong ones now, is anyone else having the same problems? I am beginning to get down about it as the recovery is taking so long. regards Jannette

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  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 jannette1

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    I had physio for abut 12 weeksafter TKR 4 years ago.

    Regarding sleeping. Try sleeping on your back with a pillow underneath your leg.

    If you feel you want to sleep on your side sleep on the opposite side to your operation.

    This is a long hard road and sometimes it is one step forward and 2 or 3 steps back but be patient, it does get better.

    Take care and keep in touch

    Sarah xx

     

    • jannette1
      jannette1 sarah87162

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      Thanks Sarah, been to physio this afternoon he said I am doing well but when my knee gave way a few weeks ago it has put me back at least 3 weeks. He told me to take my stronger painkiller at night and that might help. I will try sleeping with pillow tonight I tried at the beginning but I still couldn't get comfy but it might work now. I feel so tired and lethargic. I'm sure a good night's rest would help. Thanks again regards Jannette xx
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