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Total Knee Replacement -Burning Pain

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cindy6649
cindy6649

My mom had a total knee replacement 8 days ago and has severe burning all around the joint. It gets worse when she's sitting and raises her foot up to straighten her leg. She has to do to exercises and the pain was so bad today that she was in tears. The therapist wasn't very helpful and acted like my mom was over reacting. Has anyone else has so much burning after a knee replacement?

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  • usaveinclinics
    usaveinclinics cindy6649

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    Yes, one of my friends went through this procedure. And it is necessary for you to consult with some good doctor to get rid off from this pain. Take care.
  • kathryn96524
    kathryn96524 cindy6649

    Posted

    Yes, I have severe right side burning, so much I have to hold my leg up and cry in agony! Cool compresses help. I am 14 days out post surgery and this was not worth the agony!!I would never do this again!
    • carol38916
      carol38916 kathryn96524

      Posted

      Hi Kathryn , by you finding this site I can imagine that you are really suffering . I was in your shoes last may . Took ten weeks befor I could lay down in a bed . I myself said I never have it done again .  But although it has left me with a different problem . It has cleared the horrible pain I used to get . Get more pain relief from your doctor and if you wearing stockings these can be very uncomfortable I went to my doctors and got a prescription for some measured ones which was much better . Walking around just little walks used to help . It will get easier I know that’s hard to believe now .  
    • kathryn96524
      kathryn96524 carol38916

      Posted

      Thank you Carol! I will get some better socks as these hurt so. I became so weak after surgery and so much pain I could not do the prescribed exercises very well. My doctor does not believe in the CPM machine so I suffered until today. I told I want it and I was mad. So it came and I had exercise for 25 min. ( All I could do). But what a difference in my walking. So with this machine with PT I hope to be on board! Please everyone get this machine along with your PT and watch your healing!!!!

      I am beginning to not trust any doctors anymore. All they care about is the money!!!

    • kathryn96524
      kathryn96524

      Posted

      I am now 4 wks out and finally feeling some relief! Please everyone! Never ever ever do this unless you have the best doctor and rehab comes to your home! I had a horrible experience and it will take a good deal of prayer to heal.

      Thank God I have faith!!!

    • kathryn96524
      kathryn96524 Yupitsmeee

      Posted

      A Continuous Passive Motion machine is used as you recover from various types of joint surgery.

      Please look this up as I am finding out many if not all the good doctors send their patients home with one. Like I said I had to fight for one.

      Please everyone !!! Only have surgery from the best of surgeons! Do not have surgery unless it is the last resort.

      They don't tell you it is hell and knee joint only lasts 15-20 yrs if you are good to it.

  • david13130
    david13130 cindy6649

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    Hi Cindy I am three weeks over a total knee replacement and still struggling. My knee is burning hot and we r putting bags of frozen peas on it it helps for a while. Phisio in hospital forced me to bend knee or would not get out I burst a few staples and bled a lot. Keep leg elavated. Get a skate board and do a little every day. Lifting your leg and holding is good also rolling up a bath towel and place under knee and push down on it. Good luck it's very painful. Regards Lorna.

    • kathryn96524
      kathryn96524 david13130

      Posted

      David,

      They cannot do that to you!!!! That is abuse!!! God have mercy, you report that to the hospital patient relations asap!!! That person is wicked and should be fired!! I have never heard such a thing!

      Please please do something about it. Infection can set in and you will be in a horrid situation! Contact your doctor! Report abuse!!!!

  • vino11044
    vino11044 cindy6649

    Posted

    Hi im new in this site kindly help me. My mom replaced both her knees nearly 3 months back due to arthritis issue but still she is having too much pain and burning sensation on her knees. She tries to walk without walker but within 5 to 10 mins of walking and climbing 5 to 10 steps the pain rise up nd she straight goes and lies down on the bed out of pain. Sometimes she cries out of pain. Im totally disturbed, if i ask to doc about this, he says it will settle down gradually, can anyone help me about this. It will be very helpful for me.
    • Yupitsmeee
      Yupitsmeee vino11044

      Posted

      Hi Vino,

      Unfortunately the doctor is right it will gradually get better. It took about 6 months for the burning and what I call a feeling of getting electrocuted to ease up, but everyone is different. I had one knee done at a time, a year in between, I don't know how your mother did both at the same time. I hurt so bad with the first I cried for months it was like every day was a new pain in a different area. It is very difficult to walk with one let alone both. Does she do her leg lifts and other exercises while she is just sitting or lying in the bed? I know it is excruciating but it does help. Whatever she does she can't let her legs get stiff because that just causes more pain,and could result in more surgeries. After my first surgery I swore I would never get the other one done, but I did. I just had my surgery on Oct 20th. This pain doesn't seem to be as bad as the first one, but I fell in the hospital and they found a fracture last month. I go back to the doctor on the 11th of this month to find out what is going to happen. I'm terrified that they will have to open me back up. Anyway just have patience it will eventually be better. Push her to do those exercises and ice, ice, ice, it will help with her walking, but she will get aggravated with you so beware haha. I could have choked my husband! Haha. Good luck and I hope she feels better soon. Keep me posted.

    • vino11044
      vino11044 Yupitsmeee

      Posted

      So sweet of u yupitsmee. Thanks lot for your valuable time, i am very happy to see so many good hearts in this forum. Each messages i receive i immediately read it out to my mom, she is feeling better. Thanks lot for boosting my mom's confidence. Wish u a speedy recovery and have a healthy life ahead.

    • Yupitsmeee
      Yupitsmeee vino11044

      Posted

      Hi Vino, I just wanted to check in and see how things are going with your mom. I hope she is doing a lot better.
  • shaheen05668
    shaheen05668 cindy6649

    Posted

    Gm I got through the same problem with my knee after surgery. The pain be so severe that I can’t sleep at night, I take all type of medication but it don’t help 
  • Nicoprince
    Nicoprince cindy6649

    Posted

    I had my surgery Oct 10 th total knee replacement. I have severe burning and spasms. Was told to take gabapentin for the burning and baclofen for the spasms. I might mention I also have MS

    They said it was the nerves

    Any feedback would be appreciates

    • jill74287
      jill74287 Nicoprince

      Posted

      hi-I also had knee replacement (actual a partial-but very painful)-and I took the nerve blocker at times (gabapentin).Had pain in foot and believe nerve,from spine maybe as so so long walking/moving incorrectly.

      How are you now?

      I am 10 months since surgery and just starting to feel a lot more normal(lessened pain).

      But,I was aware it may take a year to feel a lot better.

       

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