4 weeks ago today I had tkr. Have been in constant pain ever since. I was told to expect pain but it would be of a different sort and not the same as before. Well it is in exactly the same place as before but worse. Feels like something is twisted. Am really worried something s not right.
Are you tAking pain meds on a regular schedule? A reg schedule of pain meds, excercise , ice and elevation should start showing improvement. If you are doing this and the pain hasn't eased you should contact the surgeon. It could be in and aligned perfectly but a pinched nerve could have you in pain. Insist on the proper meds. There o s something available g hat can get you out of pain.
I would say TRUST YOUR GUT and go see your doctor RIGHT AWAY. There COULD be some major issue that needs attended to NOW!
I had severe pain until 12 weeks and was on strong medication until then. The pain I experienced was unlike anything I ever imagined. My leg is far from perfect though and I have various on-going issues. I would agree with everyone else though, if you are following a regular routine with medication, exercise and rest then you should expect the pain to gradually improve. Better to get it checked to make sure all is ok.
It's always best to get it checked out.
I am still in worse pain than before my knee was replaced, & waiting for a revision.
You have no idea how many of us on here wish they could turn the clock back - & then the majority of them turn the corner & it starts to feel worth it! You may well be one of those....it is such a brutal op., that I believe nothing can mentally prepare you for it.
Make a fuss & get looked at asap.
I would get this checked out if the pain feels the same as before. It may be in the same place but still feel different.
I had TKR 3 years ago. Ofcourse it was painful but the actual arthritic pain had gone, so it was a different pain that I could cope with.
If it feels something is twisted, go back to the consultant who did the TKR.
Have you been given a follow up appointment with them? Moine was 6 weeks post op. Hope this settles down.
Take care and keep in touch
Sarah
Go back to the consultant who did the op, ring his sec...the hospital should have this if you can't find the letters. The op is supposed to give you a better life but pain is not something that can give this. I can't imagine how I would have coped as I had only pain from the op for maybe two days then no more. Maybe I am one of those lucky ones I know I feel it when I read the posts.
Are you having physio? If so, maybe they would have an idea and help you.
Thank you I am taking meds properly but nothing stronger than dihydrocodeine. I can't take tramadol. Not icing enough though so going to do more of that today
Thanks Cheryl
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Thanks Sarah
Thanks Hazel. My next physio is in 2 weeks as he is on holiday. But I shall ring up hospital today
It has been 4mths for me...I had issues with the pain meds but finally found one I could take. Go back and let the MD know you are having issues. My knee still hurts but it is different then the pain I had before. My pain is coming from swelling which they can not get under control. I think once that is under control then my exercises would work for my ROM. Not sure I would do this again, if I had known how long this would last getting better. I wish you well on your recovery and pray it doesn't keep going on like mine.
ya i was told the same but not so for me either i was thinking maybe they felt like it was like having a child you forget the pain well i havent thats for sure id say your fine everybody is different and to be out of pain at 4 weeks is rare and i still think most people are but tell you they were not try not to worry and keep up the excersises and more important take meds maybe you are not taking enough no need to be brave take them till you dont need them good luck
Sue, the first 4 weeks were murder on me. I cried all the time the pain was unbearable. I was on oxycodeine. After the 4 weeks, icing, rest, elevation I got better each day. It is unlikely you have damage to the knee but they can take a xray and see it perfectly. If you are worried go for an xray. But hang in it will get better.
Thanks Sherri. I guess I am not the only one to be suffering at 4 weeks. The nights are just endless. I manage 1 hour sleep then wake up in so much pain I can't get to sleep again. So so fed up with it.,x
Thanks Linda. I guess I try to go as long as possible without the meds. Had a count up the other day. I have taken over 250 pills in 4 weeks. That's a lot of meds. If they had told me the truth I would never have had it done. X
Thanks Emma. Hope you feel better soon
The 3-6 week period is such a mixture of things. You feel better so you think you can take on the west world. When you do during the day it by.ps up and notes you at night. As many times advice been through it I still haven't found a way to avoid it or keep it from happening. This evening at a little past 5 weeks we had a fast .icing system come through and drop an inch or better of rain. Tonight I have really pushed the pain meds and sat with ice on my leg all evening. I had PT at noon today and was out in the yard .icing stuff around so painters cans start p owerwashing the house tomorrow. All of that and tonight my knee soy 's like a couple of water baloons rubbing together. Even with this being my 5th time Having the Knee opened and the 3rd different prosthesis, I can't make the pain go away so I can be comfortable. The one as an tHe I have is I k ow soon this phase will be over and another less painful one will start. I really don't expect much relief for 3months and hopefully by Christmas the lump, came and pain killers will mostly be behind me. Howevee; experience has taught me to take it slow and easy, don't do anything dumb to hurt myself and to be thankful for every little victory. We have a dozen friends traveling to various parts of Europe this summer and as much as I would e joy another trip over I by s t wish them well and ask them to send pictures as being on an airplane is about the last thing in the world I would want my leg to go through