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Total knee replacement issues

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Cookiefl2003
Cookiefl2003

Hi I had my first tkr on Mar 28 of this year and recovered quite quickly without problems, I had my 2nd knee replaced on June 1 so I'm 7 weeks post op and have had nothing but problems. Started with my hamstring so had to be put on muscle relaxers with painkillers but I've really had no relief and I'm still in do much pain. Is this normal? Night time sleeping is not as easily as daytime and I'm worried there is maybe something wrong with the hardware and another surgery might have to happen. Dr says all is normal but family and friends don't get it that im still in so much pain and also I don't have a big appetite most of the time. Am I crazy thinking I should feel much better at this point?

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  • cheryl90571
    cheryl90571 Cookiefl2003

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    Each surgery is different -- even when it is two knees on the very same body! My two experiences were very different from one another.

    IF you have no fever, no infection, your issue may be with the soft tissues which are their own story compared to the knee replacements. Ligaments, nerves, muscles play very different games than joints and bones do!

    Maybe a second opinion?

    Please let us know how things go for you.

    • Cookiefl2003
      Cookiefl2003 cheryl90571

      Posted

      Hi cheryl. Thank u so much for responding I thought it was me going crazy. Thankfully I have no infection or fever. I'm going to see the specialist on thurs and see what he says. I will let u know and thanks again

  • lyn32416
    lyn32416 Cookiefl2003

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    Hi cookie. It is amazing to me that you had your first tkr a week after me, without any issues. Pain had been my companion all along. And hamstrings and nerves and muscle pain and having to stretch every half an hour is my new notmal. Sounds like you were very fortunate with your first and now the second is just doing what replaced knees do. Stir the hell outta us! I too lost so much of my appetite! My body is so lean. Shape has changed. If I did not know better, I'd think I went to the Twilight Zone and came back "different". If you are worried, get a second opinion. It all sounds pretty normal to me. X

    • Cookiefl2003
      Cookiefl2003 lyn32416

      Posted

      Hi Lyn. Thanks for responding wow so u can relate timewise to me that's good. The specialist did say that I got off early with my first knee when I saw him 2 weeks after the 2nd knee and that what I'm experiencino is quite normal but to me it just seems so odd I'm still in do much pain and not a lot of improvement and of course the more I listen to family and friends the more I'm doubting myself. I got back to see him on thurs. They put me on muscle relaxers cause of my hamstring and of course still on painkillers..r u still on painkillers too?

    • lyn32416
      lyn32416 Cookiefl2003

      Posted

      Hi cookie! YES! I am on 5mg Norspan patch, a 100mg celebrex anti inflammatory, 2 x 15mg codeine and paracetamol twice a day. My pain is not as bad as earlier on but I have an ally! My sister has had 3 joints replaced and she says no one can understand unless they have experienced it! NO ONE has any idea unless they've been there! Pls just keep doing what exercises you can, medicate when necessary and we will get through this! Many others have! It's a test of our tenacity. Don't worry about having to take pain killers. There will come a time when we will not need them! X

    • Cookiefl2003
      Cookiefl2003 lyn32416

      Posted

      Thank u Lyn so much for the pep talk it's so true no one understands what it's like. Good luck with your recovery as well smile

    • lyn32416
      lyn32416 Cookiefl2003

      Posted

      You are experiencing what most of us have so be kind to yourself and keep on moving forward! Hugs from Sydney! We will be heaps better real soon! I truly believe this after reading some of the positive recoveries after 6, 9 and 12 months. Just a matter of time! X
    • Cookiefl2003
      Cookiefl2003 lyn32416

      Posted

      Thank u again Lyn for all your kind words. Hugs and prayers from orlando smile take care and I'm always here

  • jen04209
    jen04209 Cookiefl2003

    Posted

    Every tkr is different and every leg heals at its own pace. Be patient.
    • jen04209
      jen04209 Cookiefl2003

      Posted

      I understand. I had first tkr on May 21 and second on June 21st. The second one is doing better than the first on. But I know it is easy to get discouraged. Keep your mind occupied and do your exercises and it will work it. It will get better.👍🏻💪
    • Cookiefl2003
      Cookiefl2003 jen04209

      Posted

      Thanks jen im doing that and hoping to feel better and stronger too each day and be able to do more than just rest...gl to u as well and to a speedy recovery smile

    • jen04209
      jen04209 Cookiefl2003

      Posted

      💪 it will get better. Soon we will both be about our regular activities.
  • jeanne_06699
    jeanne_06699 Cookiefl2003

    Posted

    I am 17 weeks and still experiencing pain and stiffness. Healing takes a long time.
    • Cookiefl2003
      Cookiefl2003 jeanne_06699

      Posted

      Hi Jeanne. Thank u so much for responding it's good to know I'm not crazy about the pain. Wow 17 weeks how r u feeling? How long until u saw and felt somewhat better?

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