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Has anyone figured out a way to get sleep at night? I have tried Unisom but it still takes a couple of hours to fall asleep and then I wake up several times. Leg just aches.
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dorothy97700 michelle0716
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As you can see from all the posts on here, it is such a common problem! I had my first knee replacement two years ago and my second knee replacement nine weeks ago so I know what to expect! My own theory is that it is the body's way of making sure that you do not stay in one position for too long as you then have to cope with stiffness issues - well, at least, that is what I am comforting myself with! I have gone through taking the painkillers, icing and comfort wrapping the knee and I have managed to dispense with all of these over the last two weeks. I am still waking periodically throughout the night but I just stretch my leg several times to loosen it up and then turn over and go back to sleep. Just waiting for the remaining swelling and stiffness to subside and then I should be able to sleep for longer periods again.
Best of luck with the healing. At least you know that you are not the only one going through the same problems. I found this site such a comfort two years ago when I had my first knee operation - just knowing that what you are experiencing is absolutely normal and that it will get better .,. eventually.
suki51 michelle0716
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