Foot neuropathy (numbness and pain) after total knee replacement (TKR)
I had a right total knee replacement 10 weeks ago and came out of surgery with numbness and intermittent pain on the bottom of my right foot. However, I do have good motor function in that foot. The knee has been healing and with PT, movement is on track, but the foot is a major challenge. The foot pain at times is worse than any from the knee. I have been able to generally manage the foot pain with gabapentin. My surgeon believes this may resolve in time but may take from 6-12 months. However there is a possibility that it will never go away. Has anyone else experienced foot neuropathy following knee replacement? If so, what was your experience with it?
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Yes ! After double replacements I had pain /numbness in a few toes . It was painful to walk and I felt better in no shoes or socks .
I soaked my feet in warm water with Epson salt . I also had hubby rub in coconut oil with lemon balm oil for inflammation .
At 12 weeks now my toes are still sensitive/ tingly and painful some days … like you I was told to give it a year …
We have to be patient and baby ourselves 🥰