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Thank you so much for your reply. Everything you asked about how I am living with this pain is what I practice every day. I have come along way from those dark days 2yrs ago but I am not done searching for a way out yet. I was wondering if Mayo would have answers to physically get be somewhat better or is it more mindfulness approach ? I know that's a tough ? to answer for you without knowing facts but you have any thoughts along those lines ? Actual physical surgery is my hope , I have had 17 procedures in 3yrs with no answers and am still open to another ,if it can help. I feel the mind body therapy can only take you so far, I know it has kept me alive but I want more. Do you think Mayo could be surgical answer or is it more pain management. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
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Here's a video about Central Sensitization Syndrome which I mentioned in my previous post. Perhaps it will clarify chronic pain after surgery and how it may occur:
What are your thoughts after watching the video? Did it resonate with you?
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@sprinrosa64 Mayo incorporates a physical approach to rehab. Physical rehabilitation is equally as important as emotional and behavioral rehab. The goal is to teach folks how to use their bodies again despite pain. Remember, once pain moves from the acute stage to chronic...
"hurt does not equal harm".
Our bodies decondition from chronic conditions because we protect our hurting parts, hence fight or flight. The goal is to teach how to use our bodies again through a scheduled, moderate and modified plan which steadily increases movement in a safe manor. It begins with a daily stretch routine which works every joint from jaw to toe. Daily physical therapy and cardio provides strengthening and endurance.
May I ask where you have had 17 procedures in 3 years? Wow! I'm sorry nothing has worked. Have you stuck with UPENN for all of this? Has any medical doctor given you hope for an eventual "fix", 3 years later? I am not medically qualified and do not know your specific situation, but based on personal experience of my own 3 years of experimental procedures, shots, medications, infusions, injections, urgent care trips, doctor hopping, etc.... I was desperately hoping for a fix, but never found one. Doctors of course were doing everything I asked of them which wasn't actually in my best interest. I had to take a deep, long, hard look at myself and come to terms with the fact that there was no fix, only pain management. I read that you have nerve pain since your TKR. Unfortunately this can happen after surgeries and is called Central Sensitization Syndrome (CSS).
Only you know what's best for you, and if and when you are at the point of reckoning or want to keep pursuing options. Maybe 2nd, 3rd opinions out of your area...large teaching medical hospitals or universities. Have you considered this yet? What do your friends and family think you should do?