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Sharp pain under knee cap

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elaine90714
elaine90714

Hi Everyone

For the last week I've had sharp pain under my knee cap on a tkr that's 15 wks p/o.

Pain is most noticeable when I lay down. It's kept me up most of night even with a vicadin. What could this pain mean? My healing, walking, flexion and the other one- word escapes me- are all great.

Got me worried a bit.

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  • Annibgood
    Annibgood elaine90714

    Posted

    Hi Elaine

    Dont know what could be causing this.  Sounds like nerve pain.

    Hopefully Old Fat Guy will be able to help.

    You would think you would be on the home straight at  15 weeks!

    Sounds like a trip to doc is on the cards though.

    Hopefully it is nothing too bad.

    Fingers crossed for you.

    Best wishes

    Ann

    The Irish One.

  • luz301
    luz301 elaine90714

    Posted

    Hey....me too..pain lost of sleep....is part of healing...ibid my surgery 1/28 is been brutal I cry a lot....then I take my oxytocin very six hours that helps....also icing...and massages....get well....Hang in there we got good days ahead
  • patsyrose
    patsyrose elaine90714

    Posted

    Sounds like nerve pain to me, too.  Laying down puts pressure in different places to standing and sitting.
  • elaine90714
    elaine90714

    Posted

    Thanks Ann Patsyrose and Luz and all for your thoughts and advice. All of you are very comforting to have. Will keep you posted.

  • sueisobel
    sueisobel elaine90714

    Posted

    Try sleeping with a pillow either under your knee if you sleep on your back or between your knees if you sleep on your side
    • elaine90714
      elaine90714 sueisobel

      Posted

      Thank you, Sueisobel. That's a great idea. Will let you know tomorrow if it worked.
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