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Help with pain after 3 months of TKR
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 16, 2023 | Replies (118)Comment receiving replies
Thank you both for responding. It really helps to know you’re not alone! Yesterday GP put me on Meloxicam (7.5 tablet once a day) to see if that helps because the MRI showed a lot of inflammation. Next week I have appointment for second opinion. I think the fact my surgeon does not communicate has made it even harder. I really thought this was going to be much easier and I am really trying to keep a good attitude and have patience. Very grateful for this support group. Really helps to know how other people are doing it!
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Hello, it seems that you and the others responding on this blog are in the at least 20% of people that the tkr doesn’t help and have to live with chronic pain. I am 19 months out and still have significant pain, especially on the lateral kneecap. I just had second genicular nerve ablation to see if that will help. First one 6 months ago didn’t do much. Walking, stairs, swimming, cycling all aggravate my knee. Use rock tape a few days a week then off it and use diclofenac 3-4 times a day. Plus have knee sleeve from Incrediwear that helps. Second opinion surgeon said tkr was done correctly and nothing can be done surgically to decrease pain. Pain sucks!!