Sleepless Nights
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6 weeks on from RTKR and still experiencing sleepless nights no matter what time I go to bed wake up after 1 - 2 hrs in agony with pain and restless leg on operated knee, take pain meds before bed Dr also gave me some Amitryptiline to help with the restless leg but was almost climbing up the wall last night any other suggestions welcome can't take stronger meds like Tramadol or OxyContin
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tricia2396 jenni86878
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This is a quick reply as am rushing off to work. In the UK amitryptilline is given for the nerve pain you describe . . . . Go get some from your doctor. I waited until 12 weeks post op until I did and really wished I'd got it sooner. All the other stuff you describe is normal, it is still very early days for you so carry on with your exercises and other pain meds and know that it will improve.
Good luck
Trish x
jenni86878 tricia2396
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Had physio today really worked hard with that so hopefully it will pay off keep doing my home exercises too
Thanks again and my best wishes to you
sueisobel jenni86878
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At night, when you take your painkillers and Amitryptiline (this is not a sedative), also take a sedative like zoplicone, If you then wake in the night, it will be easier to drop off
jenni86878 sueisobel
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Anything stronger than codeine makes me so sick nauseas and completely not in control of myself and as I live alone I just can't be like that
My Dr won't give me an actual sedative as they can become addictive but amitriptyline is used to treat insomnia will give it another go tonight
My best wishes to you
sueisobel jenni86878
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sueisobel jenni86878
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jannette1 jenni86878
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jenni86878 jannette1
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My best wishes to you
delia56360 jenni86878
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jenni86878 delia56360
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I never anticipated going through all this pain
Thanks again for your words much appreciated and my best wishes to you
chrishappy jenni86878
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jenni86878 chrishappy
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Haven't had restless for years all started after the op
Will definitely find some fluffy socks thanks for that tip already doing the massage
My best wishes to you
luz301 jenni86878
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It has been brutal.. but I see with this web site many has recovered...it gives me hope for better days ahead
As far as med I have tylenol with oxicoden..it start to kick in an hour after I take it . nKes me sleeppy...and makes my breAthing slow...so I dont tKe it....only if im cryi g with pain. will stray tKing 600 mg of motrin every five hrs. I hope that can work... ..
jenni86878 luz301
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I can't take OxyContin have to make do with Tylenol and codeine
My best wishes to you
marshagigharbor jenni86878
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jenni86878 marshagigharbor
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Will give the Amitriptyline another go and maybe take an extra pain killer at bed time
Thanks for your message and my best wishes you you