So, so true regarding the foot neuropathy after TKR. I’m now into nearly 2 1/2 years and neuropathy hasn’t subsided one bit. I’m at the point of acceptance, the trade-off being able to walk and resume normal active, everyday functions. Gabapetin does help me sleep at night which is basically the only time I get the tingling etc….
As for sleeping after TKR, that’s the number one issue (in my opinion). Had the second TKR 3 weeks ago and have struggled tremendously with sleep the initial two weeks.
Saw the surgeon first time this past Friday, he took me off the 5 mgs of oxycodone which was about a 7 days supply and switched me to TRAMADOL which is less potent and less addictive.
I now take (1) 50 mg Tramadol at bedtime, use my DONJOY
Clear Ice machine and it has got me through the entire night now. This may sound a little crazy and it would certainly be short term but, a Benadryl would also do the trick. But that’s very short term use.
Best of luck, hope this helps.
Vince