Burning after total knee replacement

Yes did acupuncture for sciatica off and on for years! Stopped as with 2-3 visits a week it was expensive, it did help and I really like the woman I saw!

I hear you, @katclub - the expense is a big factor for me too. My insurance doesn't cover it even though I believe they should. it definitely helped me get off oxycodone faster. You would think that they would want to pay for that!

I had reflexology and acupuncture shortly after my 1st knee replacement because it wasn't rehabbing well...poor flexibility and MUCH pain. I don't know that it helped, as I had pain requiring analgesics for about 4-5 months post op. Both knees bother in certain positions and need a pillow between at nigh, which isn't so uncommon, had tight band feeling for quite a while with my 1st knee; Burning was always somewhat there, but has gotten worse the past 8-9 months. (almost 2 and 3 years post op...I'm now 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 years out). I see a neurologies in a few weeks. I sure wish insurance would cover acupuncture and reflexology.

No...I have the same experience as you. I can walk distances but cannot stand still or they burn. They're ok when I sit with feet up. I doubt it's a cyst as it's really not in the knee, but just below to just above and kind of the whole area in general; it doesn't hurt/burn behind the knee. I fear it's nerve issues. I don't want neuropathy!

Meds are big business! Seems anything homeopathic etc is not covered!

I am 12 weeks out have 133 flex and 1degee extension and was doing great. I played gold st week 11 and developed patellar tendinitis I was worried it was infected or dislocated as the pain was worse than after surgery. Saw the surgeon had exray and bloodwork all normal. Said it works take 4 weeks to improve got a brace and had to “ lay-off “ certain exercises. The burning is intense when I try to put weight on the leg and when I extend to do quad sets. If no improvement in 4 weeks will explore if it is a nerve problem under the kneecap. Very depressed as the recovery was so good. I am 69 and was hoping to be back in my horses...

Hi @equus111 - I am so sorry about your setback. By the way, welcome to Connect. You have found a great group here. I know it must be discouraging to have been doing great for 3 months and then get plunged back into pain. I'm hoping you get some relief soon. But I'm not sure I totally understand what you mean by "I played gold st week 11" . Can you elaborate? Also, wondering how you found out you had patellar tendonitis?

Meant to write golf ! 18 holes walked most of course. My surgeon saw me after negative blood work and X-ray. He told me it was Patellar tendinitis and would take about a month to heal

I am 5 weeks out and the intense burning is terrible. I am going to see my doc tomorrow. I had my other knee done twice and do not remember this type of pain. Feel better

I am 5 weeks out with terrible burning. I am going to ask my doc about patellar tendinitis. I am a home care nurse and have managed many tkr surgeries. Never had the burning. Thanks for the tip