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One year 10 months later from knee replacement. Burning knee with cons

Posted by annunderwood @annunderwood, Apr 25 10:45pm

July 2023 right knee replacement. I have been suffering with chronic pain ever since. Surgeon would say wait a year, nothing. Had everything possible done. MRI's, X-Rays, Steroid/Lidocane injestions, ice, heat, pain mgt,. massages, Tens electrode. It has stopped my life. I was very active. Worked out, biked, yoga. Nearly impossible to do Physical therapy which causes more intense pain afterwards. Anyone suffering like this? I've tried everything.

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caseymydog1226 | @caseymydog1226 | 1 day ago
In reply to @lynnn "I had six sessions of PT. I do knee exercises 3x a day for 15 min...." + (show)
@lynnn

I had six sessions of PT. I do knee exercises 3x a day for 15 min. and am instructed to do it for a year. About 7 months more. That is surely a worry for you re cost of a care home. Are there any volunteer services available?
I hope your knee holds out so you can remain independent. You have a good attitude re savoring the moments. Best wishes to you.

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Interesting. I did the exercises maybe a month and never did again. Different strokes for different folks. I faithfully did exercises 7 days a week. Follow the handout instructions to the letter.
My youngest grandson would say Ok granma Time to do the walk. You say no LOL He was a great coach for sure.
So many having a hard time and I just bless my surgeon I guess.
Thank you for wishing me well with the knee stabilities.

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vallen1953 | @vallen1953 | 1 day ago

Yes! I have had a similar experience. I did prp, stem cells and tons of exercise. It boiled down to tendinopathy in the patellar tendon. I’m going to try tenix next which is an ultrasound procedure that remodels and removes scar tissue. It is approved by Medicare and the success rate is very high. My implant is fine so somehow the tendon got damaged. Good luck. It is very demoralizing and difficult not knowing why the pain persists😢

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lynnn | @lynnn | 1 day ago

After this first TNR, I have qualms about having another even though I may need it. So far ok with this one after five months, but now aware it could take a turn for the worse later. It seems too many have serious problems with this.
We can only follow all instructions and hope for a good outcome. So sorry for those of you still suffering. Don’t give up.

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