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After knee replacement surgery
Had left knee replaced 9 days ago. Right knee two years ago. Having a problem with inflammation so hard to bend knee and exercise. Trying to ice and raise knee above heart. Doctor suggested getting compression hose. Anybody have this experience and can offer suggestions. So tired all the time from pain interrupting my sleep and painkillers. My insurance refused to pay for the painkiller recommended by surgeon so have to take one with more opiates. That's frustrating. Two years ago it was covered but now too expensive for me to use. Seems the drug companies, not our doctors are determining what we use.
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Yes but they all make me sick! The only thing I tolerate is Tylenol and it really doesn’t help! Is anyone having the Sam’s problem
I was fortunate not to have much pain following my TKR but I know you are not alone and other members have struggled with pain after having a knee replacement. You might want to scan through the comments from other members on knee pain following a replacement. Here's a link to the comments - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/comments/?search=pain%20following%20TKR%20%20.
Have you discussed the ongoing pain with your knee surgeon or care team to see if they have any suggestions?
Yes day and night can’t take any meds excerpted Tylenol and it does not touch my pain