Hello Sue,
Hope you are doing well and still enjoying Florida. Thought I would give you an update on my knee progress as you have been most helpful during this frustrating recovery.
I finally went off the gabapentin, due to the side effects but the pain you speak about in #2 above returned. I decided to see my PCP last week and he prescribed Lyrica, thinking the side effects might be different or non-existent. I've been on it since Thursday but it will take a few weeks to kick in. My PT suggested I wear thigh high compression hose and I've been doing that as well, but the knee is still quite swollen - not sure if it's helping?
I find that when I've done a lot of walking (w/o the cane) I really pay the price the next day (to your point in #5 above).
Thank you again, for your great advice -- you have been a life saver to me and I'm trying to keep moving!

Cheryl