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How to deal w/intense night pain from total knee replacement surgery.
I had a total knee replacement last June. That recovery wasn't bad. I had my 2nd total knee replacement 12/5/24. The night pain from that surgery has completely worn me out. I have not slept through the night since surgery. I keep hearing that the night pain is "normal" and could last months. But the incredible level of pain is very difficult to accept. I need someone who understands what it is like to go through this nightmare day after day. Just being heard is so important.
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What was different between the two surgeries? I’m getting ready to have my TKR. My first was three months ago and was easier then I hoped. Now I’m worried.
I have been going through the same thing for years now. I had bilateral knees done mid 2019. My second knee replacement was with rods a year and a half later due to terrible hyperextension of my legs. I use 5% lidocaine patches on my knees and take hydrocodone 10. Sometimes I supplement with 800 mg of ibuprofen too. Takes the edge off the chronic pain. I also always have my legs up in the recliner chair during the day if I’m not doing anything. I hope this can work for you.
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Hi, I had a lot of difficulty sleeping after my bilateral knee replacements done in May 2024. I have problems with insomnia at the best of times and I definitely had difficulties for the first three months after my knee replacements . I would always use my ice machine right before bedtime on both knees plus I used compression sleeves at the recommendation of my sports physician. I also used tramadol at bedtime alternating with Celebrex for the first three months.
I absolutely have no regrets doing my surgery as it was successful as I now am doing much more walking than I could prior to surgery without any pain.