Pain at night

No I mostly take it before I go to bed. The only thing changed at p.t. is 5 lbs added to leg press now at 35lb. and seated leg curl went from 10 to 15.

Maybe it's too much then. Saying that if I do bridges which exercises the hamstring I get a sharp pain that starts at the bottom of  the hamstring and radiates down into the calf. I think the secret to getting rid of this pain is stretching. Try stretching the hamstring by keeping your leg straight and touching your toes. Stretch the calf out  aswell. Since I've concentrated more on the stretches it has stopped this pain

Sounds like your physio is the reason, 35 lbs leg press is a lot for someone with a tkr. Perhaps go back to original weight. Try to spread your medication throughout  the day see  if that helps with the pain. Don't overdo the physio or exercise, a little and often, you will get there in the end. It takes time but don't despair it is worth it in the end , I'm 19½ and 17½ years since my tkr's and have had no problems since recovery. 

 

Glad to hear you concur David. These physio's need to be told to back off sometimes! Unfortunately, we all learn the hard way!

The problem with physio's is that they have not had a tkr themselves so don't know the reality of it , only the theory. Recovery cant be achieved by ticking boxes on a list. There is no time scale for any stage of recovery, in a room of 20 patients who all had the op on the same day almost all will be at different stages of recovery. I was fortunate with both knees I was back at work after 6 months, some may have been back sooner and others later. 

Thank you

Thank you. Appreciate the encouragement.

Thank you. I'm 72, but do not feel or look it.(So I've been told). But this has really gotten to me.

You will feel a lot younger once you have recovered. 72 is really only 27 in the mind.

I know it can be discouraging and downright depressing dealing with the pain and setbacks. Just take it easy for several days and let your knee recover from the damage done by the weight increase. Don't feel guilty, just listen to your body. Rest, ice, elevate and don't forget to treat yourself to some "therapeutic" chocolate! Medicinal purposes, you know! I'm here for you if you need me.

Thank you, it's nice to have people on here who don't even know you support you.😅

Thank you it does get very discouraging, it helps to have people who know, but don't even know you, support you.

It sure does! We can get through this together.

Thank you. I have done no exercises today but have p.t. tomorrow.

Don't let them push you so hard. Or skip it till you feel better. Listen to your body.

Just got back from p.t. wasn't too bad today, she went real easy today. She really is very good and very nice.

Perhaps your physio has been reading the comments on here. 

Hahaha good one!

Glad to hear this. I hope you're not too sore tonight.

It is a learning experience for them to I think often! It s great she is working with you...that's the main thing.

I am a little sore today but its my other side, as on the seated leg curl she has me alternating both legs , my unmoderated leg can't keep up with the TKR. Weird. But I did sleep more then two hours.

Lol, maybe she did.😊

Good morning, P.T down to 2x a week still at 35 lbs on leg press. I'm at 14 weeks this week and thought I was at a turning point as I had three nights where I slept pretty good with no pain meds. Wrong 1step forward 2steps back. I feel awful today. 3hrs sleep this horrible night pain. My leg is a constant ache today from my knee to my foot. I did not have p.t yesterday nor did I do my exercises, I didn't even leave the house. So depressing....