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@judylibb

I had the right knee done in 2006 and the left in 2007. I started having symptoms in my right leg shortly after surgery and was told it would go away. It never did and progressed to my foot. Then I got numbness in my left leg/foot and went to a neurologist in 2011. I am currently taking 300MG 4 times a day.

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That's 300MG of Gabapentin

Okay, that gives us a bit clearer picture. How often do you see the neurologist, and have they tried other medications or doses to try to keep it from progressing?

Now I'll bow out, and let some other neuropathy people chime in.
Sue

Hi @judylibb, I've had my right knee replaced and I also have neuropathy in my feet and just above my ankles but it was there before my knee replacement. My surgeon still went through all the risks and explained that neuropathy is one of them from complications. Sorry to hear you are having pain also with your neuropathy. I think there are several things that may help that you may want to discuss with your surgeon or doctor. There really is no cure for neuropathy unless you have a compressed or damaged nerve that can be fixed with surgery (my non medical opinion). As a fellow member with neuropathy I think our best option is to find something that provides relief from the symptoms.

You might find the following article helpful -- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Pain after knee replacement surgery: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-pain-after-knee-replacement-surgery/

You might also find the following discussion helpful as it covers pain from many conditions -- Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/

Have you discussed any alternatives to your current pain medication with your neurologist or doctor?