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How to deal w/intense night pain from total knee replacement surgery.
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 17 2:02pm | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
I thought I am going crazy. This is my 1st week in I'm total knee replacement. This night pain is just horrible I've tried every combination of pills to help. But it's like I take nothing at all. I'm in tears most of the night. You're not alone my friend. This surgery is the worst pain I've ever experienced and I'm a mother of 3. No one tells you how constant pain changes you from the inside. I feel like I'm starting to get angry. I'm continually asking God to stop the pain just a little.
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Surgeons prescribe pain pills based on what has worked well for the majority of their patients. But everyone is different.
Your surgeon should be willing to adjust your medications to help you with your pain. My surgeon provided me with a phone number for after hours that he promised would always be answered by either himself or his principal PA.
It is part of your surgeon's job to handle your post surgery pain. Make him do that!
@nativewhisp Good Morning,
I am so very sorry for your pain. I am a Mom of 1 who is out of the house. I cannot imagine all the stress of being a Mom of 5 and managing your relentless pain. I will remember you in my special prayers.
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Use the ice as you are going to bed and again during night when you wake up. It needs to be continued for weeks in combination with the pain meds. Keep a record of when you take the meds so you are on top of the pain.
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@nativewhisp My mother had a TKR at an older age and she refused to go to therapy. I saw her suffering like you, so I know what you are experiencing. I know my reply doesn't help you physically, but know you have my true compassion.