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Foot neuropathy (numbness and pain) after total knee replacement (TKR)
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So very few if any good endings, I am very happy for you, I have developed terrible low back pain 8 months after TKR, it may not have anything to do with the TKR but timing is ironic. MRI says disks L4 & L5 problem, went to a neurosurgeon and he may perform surgery if pain specialist doctor can not correct, point being: I would NOT trust a orthopedic surgeon anywhere near a nerve if I could help it, also note, I am 74 and WAS in perfect health (except knee) prior to knee replacement, never so much as took an aspirin, now I am shot and not good for much with this back. I did try the knee gel shots prior to knee replacement, $1400 for the 3 shots and saw no difference then I got the TKR.
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So sorry your having more trouble after TKR, I hope you can get some relief to your back.
I am like you never took any meds even over the counter but have been taking a small amount of Motrin for my knees and I pulled a muscle in my hip gardening. They offer muscle relaxers but I’m trying not to use unless necessary!
I am 59 and I the knee injury at 31. Boy time flys quickly!
Good luck, I hope for good results for you!
Same here. I had a partial knee replacement and it was never right. The doctor keeps saying it is ok, buy now I have Neuropathy and the knee is very painful. I am getting worse too. Pain in both legs now, and numbness in my arms and face. Also I developed Tinnitus. I am so sorry I had this surgery. It's been over 4 years now.
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Before giving up, you might want to consider PT with a therapist who specializes in joint rehab and pain management.
I had serious back pain after hip replacement, deteriorating disks, spinal stenosis, etc. First ortho sent me to a "Back Clinic" where they used a standard, one-size-fits-all program; they put me in torture machines and all got worse.
But, according to my second ortho, may people with arthritis have spine issues and can live well. He suspected I had gait problems from years of limping on bad hips. Sent me to a rehab clinic that studied my body, posture, gait and got me onto an individual program of land and water therapy with stretching and exercise - voila! I was able to live with the back issues.
Fast-forward 8 years, other health issues, more arthritis, more pain - a pain doc sent me again for targeted PT with a guy who creates individual programs and does myofascial release (MFR) - again lowered the pain to a manageable point. I still do most of the exercises he designed for me 3-5 times a week. One year later, I am able to do more than for the past 5-6 years.
Part of the answer is being your own best advocate. Learn everything you can about your situations and possible non-invasive treatments. Find what works for you and do it. Remember, you have to live in your body, the doc only has to look at it for a few minutes and then you go away. Who is more motivated to find the solution?
Sue