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One year 10 months later from knee replacement. Burning knee with cons

Posted by annunderwood @annunderwood, Apr 25 10:45pm

July 2023 right knee replacement. I have been suffering with chronic pain ever since. Surgeon would say wait a year, nothing. Had everything possible done. MRI's, X-Rays, Steroid/Lidocane injestions, ice, heat, pain mgt,. massages, Tens electrode. It has stopped my life. I was very active. Worked out, biked, yoga. Nearly impossible to do Physical therapy which causes more intense pain afterwards. Anyone suffering like this? I've tried everything.

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annunderwood | @annunderwood | Apr 27 1:58pm
In reply to @superkitty7777 "I have had both knees replaced the first 9 months ago and the second 5 months..." + (show)
@superkitty7777

I have had both knees replaced the first 9 months ago and the second 5 months ago and I'm struggling with every step also. Like you doctor says I'm doing great.. Really don't understand how he comes to that conclusion when I am telling him how limited my life has become. Rehab done up to 3 times a week steroid injections, and nerve ablution. The pain is accompanied by a feeling of extreme heaviness in my legs like I've been dragging a 50lb lead ball chained to both legs, and they both swell within the first 200 steps a day. I understand your frustration and am searching for something to give me hope. Best wishes to you on your journey.

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Thank you and to you as well!

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lynnn | @lynnn | Apr 27 3:31pm

To all of you still suffering - I am so sorry you are going through all this,
especially if a dr. is not helpful. I hope you find the cause of your continued pain and get relief and much needed sleep.

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annunderwood | @annunderwood | Apr 27 6:36pm
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@lynnn

To all of you still suffering - I am so sorry you are going through all this,
especially if a dr. is not helpful. I hope you find the cause of your continued pain and get relief and much needed sleep.

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Thank you.

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lynnn | @lynnn | Apr 27 8:11pm

It helps to share, know you are not alone and that others care.

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nerf | @nerf | Apr 27 9:30pm
In reply to @annunderwood "Yes, they will have you wait for at least a year. Hopefully, you will see improvement...." + (show)
@annunderwood

Yes, they will have you wait for at least a year. Hopefully, you will see improvement. I didn't.

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How long did it take to be pain free.

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paint1956 | @paint1956 | Apr 28 5:01am

My healthy , active wife had TKR 2 years ago and has been in miserable pain , neuropathy etc which I’m pretty sure is caused by nerve damage .

Her surgeon has been no help whatsoever, basically just referring her to one of his buddy’s who of course was no help. He just reiterated that mechanism is working perfect

Only Docs that acknowledge the nerve damage is our primary physician and a neurologist but haven’t really gotten any advice as to where to go from here other than the possibility of acupuncture

Really frustrating and we’ve lost confidence in the medical business

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paint1956 | @paint1956 | Apr 28 5:08am
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@annunderwood

Thank you.
I had a 2nd opinion. Nothing is wrong with the replacement yet, no one can determine why I have chronic knee pain.
I will keep trying to recover from this. Just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced pain nearly two years later.

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My wife still suffers two years after TKR with pain, clicking ( although Doc says the knee works as it should) as well as neuropathy and cold feet sensations

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annunderwood | @annunderwood | Apr 28 12:00pm
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@paint1956

My wife still suffers two years after TKR with pain, clicking ( although Doc says the knee works as it should) as well as neuropathy and cold feet sensations

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Sorry that she is suffering as well. It is a horrible experience.
Hopefully we will both recover soon.

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annunderwood | @annunderwood | Apr 28 12:02pm
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@paint1956

My healthy , active wife had TKR 2 years ago and has been in miserable pain , neuropathy etc which I’m pretty sure is caused by nerve damage .

Her surgeon has been no help whatsoever, basically just referring her to one of his buddy’s who of course was no help. He just reiterated that mechanism is working perfect

Only Docs that acknowledge the nerve damage is our primary physician and a neurologist but haven’t really gotten any advice as to where to go from here other than the possibility of acupuncture

Really frustrating and we’ve lost confidence in the medical business

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I understand exactly how you both feel.

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annunderwood | @annunderwood | Apr 28 12:04pm
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@nerf

How long did it take to be pain free.

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I am still suffering and taking physical therapy. I am hopeful yet, the therapy doesn't affect the pain.

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