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@shanebrook

I am having the same problem!! I can't stand it! I am about 6 weeks out from surgery. It keeps me up at night. The only thing that helps it so I can get some sleep is an ice pack (which doesn't stay cold long enough!) PT just started doing massage therapy on the scar and the surrounding area. I am now 3 days back to work which is a desk job, but unfortunately I have to wear pants. The only thing I can get a way with is wearing yoga pants that are a bit loose - but not loose enough! I normally would wear jeans to work. I tried that once and it was absolutely horrible!!! The knee itself is fine!!! I need to start trying difference items as noted on other peoples replies.

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I fortunately had both my surgeries done in warmer months …. I could not have anything on my leg for months … i too slept with ice but I had berg ice cooler which rotated the ice water so water stayed just right through the night ….mfr helped to desensitize the scar but did take a while … but I am sure you can do yourself also ….but that is key massage …good luck it gets better