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robin15577
robin15577

 having a hard day with a lot of outer knee pain on TKR knee. Have physical therapy soon. I know to take a pill an hour before hand but is there anything else I can do? 

Almost two hours before I can take pill if I just take the ine. Last one I took was at 2:20 this morning. It's now 19 hours later 

8 weeks post op

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  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX robin15577

    Posted

    Standard Ice and elevate.  Plus you can try some Voltaren Gel (RX in US).  Second best topical anti-inflammatory on the planet.  Check for possible interactions with your current meds.  Have your PT address the site of the pain and its possible causes.
    • robin15577
      robin15577 CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      Thank you I will do this shortly! I hope they have that gel here in US. The outside pain is really hard on me so these are excellent suggestions to explore. 

      I hope your wrist is doing well! 

      😘

    • CHICO_MARX
      CHICO_MARX robin15577

      Posted

      Just have your ortho call in a prescription for the Voltaren Gel.  Check for drug interactions but there are few.  I have found zero side effects; works in 15 minutes.  Great right before bed.

      The wrist is fine...just takes a week to get the splint off and have the doc remove the stitches.  These ops are easy.  Hospital at 7:30; op at 9:00; home at 11:30; back to work at 12:30.  After 47 years on computer keyboards, I've needed 2 wrist fixes, one carpal tunnel op and seven (7) trigger finger releases.  As a gigging blues bassist, the work was mandatory to continue to play the instrument.  Just missing one practice this week.  Easy peasy...

    • robin15577
      robin15577 CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      That's great! Glad it wasn't too involved re recovery! Playing an instrument is fantastic! 

      Thanks again for your help 😘

  • daphne39989
    daphne39989 robin15577

    Posted

    Hi Robin.

    Are you using an ice pack throughout the day too. I take painkillers every 4 hrs in daytime I'm only on an over the counter drug no prescription . Massage the leg as often as you can not sure what week you are in. I've just completed week 5 and just beginning to feel an improvement and sleeping better the last few nights. Stick at it. Drink plenty too. X

    • robin15577
      robin15577 daphne39989

      Posted

      Thanks Daphne 

      i think I should  probably be icing more and I need to take pain med now 1/2 a pill in am and 1/2 at night if needed. It’s prescription. Also take on OT 1 pill for that. So most days pain pill is low which I prefer. 

      Good day at PT yesterday but boy I got sore on outside knee during the night which was not good. If that didn’t bother me it would be pretty smooth sailing at this point lol. A gel was recommended so I have called doc to see if I can get it.

      Thanks so much!

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