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alina41878
alina41878

I had TKR 8/22/17 from suture not holding, 5 additional surgeries (Debridements) I total of 6 surgeries with the last Debridementa couple of months ago. I got Staph also MRSA you name i been through it. Finally its healing. Howrver i have a horrible stabbing pain on the left side that i am still using a walker & the right side now is dwollen ,li habe scar tissue. Can anyone tell me how i can get rid of the pain pls i am desperate 10 months i been like this cannot do anything.

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  • j68551
    j68551 alina41878

    Posted

    I also am a member of the TKR-MRSA-Debridement and Revision CLUB.

    Now,“Alina4187” you did not mention your pain-medication. 

    My case. 2014 Sweden where I had my TKR. Plenty of OxyContin (Oxycodone). No pain - no side effects. 

    Since my operation in Stockholm I am back in Thailand where I live. Now waiting for my next procedure  after the infected implant was removed and a “Spacer” was inserted.

    Two months hopping in around on my crutches. Pain; Knee, back and hip. Every day. Some days I can hardly move to the shower.

    Here Thailand OxyContin “No Have” for TKR patients only for terminally, moribund cancer patients.

    Only TRAMADOL , which works fine. “50 mg every 8 hours” by prescription Dr Chawalit, Lerdsin Orthopedic Hospital Bangkok.

    My advice try Tramadol. Best regards, “Bangkok-Johnny”

     

  • nwf477
    nwf477 alina41878

    Posted

    You sound like your trying to catch up with me!! 6 surgeries is no fun but 18 is even worse 6 of mine have been revisions as well. Yes I have been thru MRSA after my 4th Revision After going thru the process had my 5th done May 2016 Just had my 6th revision / 18th surgery and here I am back with an infection once again on the PICC line. A couple of questions is the pain constant or is it from over doing it?? I take 4mg of Hydromorphone and yes its strong but it still hurts.I would suggest you ice and elevate. This will help with pain and swelling plus you can do this all day long no prescription needed.  
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