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jean95756
jean95756

I'm 8 weeks post TKR  I still get pain in my knee especially at night.

i rang my doctors this morning for a prescription for some stronger painkillers

the GP himself rang me back and said at 8 weeks I should no longer be having pain and if I was just to take paracetamol

I stated my case and reluctantly he agreed to write me a prescription.

has anyone else had this problem ? 

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  • jean95756
    jean95756

    Posted

    Thank you everyone for your kind replies ...I was beginning to think I was abnormal for still having pain

     I just hope one day my GPneeds TKR on both his knees ..and hip replacements ...and anything else that hurts ...lol

    thank you all xx

  • dianna13549
    dianna13549 jean95756

    Posted

    I pray that this will not do the same to my hubby Jean. He is about out of pain pills now but still has alot of pain in his knee. he is only 3 week after now and the Dr. only gave him 50 ( not good ha)? hang in there girl it will get better soon.
  • britta217
    britta217 jean95756

    Posted

    jean -- i am also 8 weeks post op and there is NO WAY i could function without pain killers.  ok, not sure i need quite as many as i am presently taking, but i agree with my surgeon when he says that i can only work on improving my bend if i have no pain.  so i take them.  i just cannot understand these gp's and had to smile at oldfatguy's comment: "they seem to take it as a personal affront that you are hurting and that they might have caused it, lessening their reputation as a skilled practitioner" 

    in essence, stand up for your rights and kick up a major fuss until you get what you need to manage pain.  or change your gp if that is possible.  good luck smile

    • jean95756
      jean95756 britta217

      Posted

      Thanks Britta

      I stuck up for my rights and told him I rang the surgery to save taking up an appointment time ...but if he would like to see me and assess me face to face I would willingly  go 

      then he said I will prescribe you the co codamol but there are side effects

      i told him I have  taken them for my back pain when it gets unbearable so I'm well aware of that 

      Then low and behold he said he would send a prescription to the chemist 

      thank goodness I'm not the meek and mild type of person.

       

    • britta217
      britta217 jean95756

      Posted

      WAY TO GO, JEAN!! well done, i am also on co-codamol (or the swiss equivalent) and i have read they are very addictive. interestingly, the doctor never mentioned this. i do sometimes wonder about their professionality, surely they should at least make me aware of this? never mind, you go got what you need so congrats!!
  • tracey71146
    tracey71146 jean95756

    Posted

    Poor you - I think I would have slapped him!

    I would definitely change your GP!

    Luckily I have had no problems with my GP and have been (over the phone) keeping her updated with my progress and reviewing my medication and changing it to suit throughout my recovery. Great support from her but I know had I spoken to any of the other GPS at the surgery I don't think it would have been so!

    Hope you are feeling a bit better and pain is under better control.

    Hope you have a good day, Tracey

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