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

It's been 5 months since TKR and intense pain sitting and getting up from a chair or toilet. I also cannot go up and down stairs without pain. Surgeon said X-rays look fine and need to wait a year before mri or ct scan. Is this a fact?

I had TKR in 2004 and 2005 the only major pain I had was doing the exercises for the first 2 weeks and then a week or 2 of very tolerable pain. I have not had one problem with discomfort in all these years. They are close to failing and the wait time for TKR is over a year so being 80 with this disease doesn't seem possible.
I read all the comments and oh so many horror stories. I can't in my wildest of thoughts see why the surgeon wouldn't be immediately concerned. Maybe consult someone else if possible. I still can do stairs. My heart goes out to you, nerf. All the best. TRUTH

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.

I am having soft wave therapy right now because of having the same symptoms as you. They recommended 8 treatments and I am half way through and noticing a difference in less pain. Of coarse Medicare will not covered it. I got the TKR because I didn’t want to live on a diet of pain killers. Praying for even greater results when finished with this therapy.

Thank you. I did buy the toilet seat which has helped tremendously. Steps are awful and I have a great deal of pain getting up and down from a chair. I had a second opinion with X-rays and the implant looks good. I've been referred to a pain management fix to see if nerve, tendon or ligament were damaged during surgery. PT therapist said I should not have this much pain 5 months post TKR.

I had TKR in 2004 and 2005 the only major pain I had was doing the exercises for the first 2 weeks and then a week or 2 of very tolerable pain. I have not had one problem with discomfort in all these years. They are close to failing and the wait time for TKR is over a year so being 80 with this disease doesn't seem possible.
I read all the comments and oh so many horror stories. I can't in my wildest of thoughts see why the surgeon wouldn't be immediately concerned. Maybe consult someone else if possible. I still can do stairs. My heart goes out to you, nerf. All the best. TRUTH

I am 87 and just had TNR in Dec. Now after 5 months no more pain after sleepless nights. Feels fine now. I may need the other knee and a hip done but worry at this age.

Shat's scaring is that they are so old they could fail at anytime. If that happens I would have to go to a care home as I don't have anyone that could look after me. Would need full time. Financially that's not going to happen.
80 in a couple months. I refuse to heavily worry as I just savor the moments.
I am betting you did the PT like crazy so you could get on with life. OMG how it hurt that first time of bending. LOL

I'm sorry you are going through all that. It is something you just don't expect after surgery. Wishing you success.