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Knee Replacement: Insomnia post-surgery

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 7, 2022 | Replies (51)
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@sleeplessinvegas

Yes I’m 5 weeks out from my second TKR surgery. Can’t sleep!! I won’t take my prescription pain med. Terrible constipation and stomach discomfort. My doctor prescribed Ambian. It helps me sleep but when I don’t take it insomnia sets in again. And it only lets me sleep 4 hours at most. I’m a side sleeper. Pillows between my legs don’t work cause I toss and turn too much. It’s after midnight and I’m in the living room in a recliner. They say to avoid alcohol but it’s the only thing that works although it is short acting. Sure would like to hear of something that works.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 12, 2022

Hello @sleeplessinvegas, I'm a side sleeper also and the first few weeks sleeping after my TKR were pretty miserable. I also slept in a recliner some of the time early on after the TKR. I did eventually get back to sleeping on my side but it wasn't until after the knee recovery was further along and the swelling and pain were under control. I use a small soft pillow between my knees to keep them from touching and it helped some. I'm wondering if you might find the following YouTube video helpful --- Insomnia (Can't sleep) after Total Knee Replacement: https://youtu.be/_H2OSrgkdM8

Have you talked with your doctor or surgeon to see if they have any suggestions to help with the insomnia?

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