Night pain after knee arthroscopy operation
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I had a knee arthroscopy operation 14 days ago and the swelling is slowly going down and the bruises coming out and am managing reasonably well during the day. I have not however been able to sleep at night because of the excrutiating pain which does not subside much even after taking pain killers. I am desperate for sleep.Has anyone else experienced this and can advise any help.I am 72 and usually quite active. I also as yet cannot straightern the leg;
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pegs_girl eileen76856
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unfortunately its something we have to put up with fir a few more weeks. I am now able to sleep through the night without pain. Only thing i msn advise is putting pillows between your knees raising the operated knee on top of a nice soft pillow. Ask your GP for slow releasing pain killers to take at night these will also make you slightly drowsy so will help make you sleep.
I have now stopped taking all prescribed drugs but have bought sleepeze chemist bought tablets which help me sleep.
Hope this helps . I found soaking in bath and stretching leg under warm water also helped with the pain.
I do know how you feel but it will get better .
Take care and rest during the day also.
Good luck.
eileen76856 pegs_girl
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Regards
kim02048 eileen76856
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eileen76856 kim02048
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