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Scar tissue after knee replacement
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I just had second tkr January 9th. First was fantastik. Swift, easy recovery except for those few PT visits to push knee back. This time the pain has been terrible. Stiffness is scary. I was discharged on one half percoset every 6 hours. I am crying a lot from pain and fear of PT. Same MD but new protocol which I questioned before the surgery. Almost cancelled day prior. Should have listened to my gut. Such regret. Also treated like drug seeker. When you cut through the femur with a saw....the result is pain.. adequate treatment of pain promotes healing. I am furious and disgusted with todays medicine which is move them through keep em moving faster faster. More money more money
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6 yrs. Last time they did full leg block, used pain pump and discharged after 2 days with percoset 1 to 2 as needed every 4 hours. Stopped percoset quickly except for PT. Excellent recovery. Quick and complete. Only difficult time occurred after too aggressive PT session.
This time i was asked to fill prescriptions for anti inflamatory sulidec and purchase omeprezole and asprin, gabapentin and cymbalta for pain management. I cant take cymbalta so nixed that one.
This time also: partial block (useless)and 2 percoset q 4 hrs with oxycodone once in a while. Pain was excruciating. PT excessively aggressive. Miserable upon discharge. Current pain management useless as prescribed. They are trying to tell me that current protocol is due to new State regulations regarding opiates. I have a copy of the law and they are either lying or stupid. An acquaintance was discharged yesterday on the good old 1 or 2 percoset q 4 hrs prn. Also prior to surgery there were multiple errors in preparation. And Im told not to take the meds purchased prior to surgery and am taking xeralto instead. The practice has become an assembly line and no longer sees the human being.
PS. Dischage med current 1/2 percoset q 6 hrs. 28 pills.
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@annfaber, Hello. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm sorry you're experience this time around has been troublesome. How long ago did you have your first tkr? What changed between protocols?