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Joint Replacements | Last Active: Sep 3, 2023 | Replies (17)

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I use lidocaine patches at night for achiness. Before bed, though, I do the stretches from PT to relax the surrounding muscles and, sometimes, use my microwaveable heat pad. Midday, I do take a Tylenol and use ice or heat and that makes the nighttime a bit better. Another idea is to put your legs up against a wall for about twenty minutes: reduces fluids and is relaxing.

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cindymattern | @cindymattern | Sep 3, 2023

I have tried lidocaine patches and they don't work at all for me. I have used Aleve and Tylenol and have found I have no pain or anything wearing a knee sleeve during the day. It increases blood flow, reduces inflammation and gives compression and doesn't inhibit my motion at all. I've used heat and ice as well. I think I'm just one of those people who will take longer than a year. I sleep amazing at night and wish my knee/leg felt as good as when I wake up lol

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