Nighttimes post TKR
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Hi again, I will now be 3 weeks post TKR on Saturday & I seem to be doing really well during the days in all aspects - walking around downstairs in the house without crutches, pain management, ice packs, clips all out ok, exercises etc. However, nighttimes are a completely different ballgame!! I have slept for a maximum of 3 hours!!! I really think now that its more because stiffness sets in, making it extremely uncomfortable to settle to get any longer. Having worked my meds out to have some left for during the night does not seem to be working either. adding an icepack helps for about half an hour, but not enough to get back to sleep!! I know there is not going to be a quick fix answer to this, but can anyone tell me your experiences/timespan/remedies that might help on this please?? Many thanks x
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susan20089 Kmcg14
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maggie89095 Kmcg14
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allan87044 Kmcg14
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had a bit more pain. I am 10 weeks and doing great except for sleep.
Patience and naps. It gets better.
sharon52158 Kmcg14
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joan51826 Kmcg14
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April. Nights are really bad at the moment. This is my second tkr but seems worse than the first which I had last year. I can't get comfortable at all which ever way I lie it seems to be pulling on
my knee.The covers on the bed are on and off and I wake up when I do eventually get to sleep freezing. I seem to just drop off
about the time I should be getting up. I don't want to get in a routine where I am still in bed late morning. Once up I then can nod off Willy nilly. Still so know this won't last and look forward to a full good night's sleep. At least it helps to know you are not on your own. X
sarah87162 joan51826
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Don't give up it does get better
Take care
Love Sarah xx
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susan27029 joan51826
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I have been wearing my dressing gown in bed otherwise I would be shaking with cold walking to the bathroom, although we have been leaving the heating on! I wondered if it was the meds or just laying and not moving which normally I would move into another position.
I also find I'm awake until I take my 2am medication then drop off till about 4 . I'm awake till after I have my breakfast then go back to bed about 9 and have another hour. I am hoping another week I might be able to shake myself into a better routine as I don't like the morning disappearing " in bed".
Chin up to everybody ! I have found this site invaluable.
Sue x
sharon52158 susan27029
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Dotty_Lotty sharon52158
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sarah87162 Kmcg14
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If it's not a personal question, how old are you. I am 64 now. Maybe your sleep pattern changes as you get a bit older anyway?
I know the feeling and hope this settles down for you
Take care
Keep me posted
Sarah
Kmcg14 sarah87162
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toni82876 Kmcg14
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Take care of yourself and rest whenever you can.
Dotty_Lotty Kmcg14
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