When does the pain end or lighten up after total knee replacement?

All this you are experiencing is normal. I experienced same issues from day 1.
I still have some of those pains at 10 months post op.
Be patient, lots of ice, rest and stay focused on daily exercises. Don't push to hard. This takes time.
Get plenty of rest and pray through it 🙏.

My TKR was 11 months ago and I still have pain and stiffness. Still having pain after three months is quite normal, I’m told, so you are probably doing fine. Some of my friends sailed thru their tkr’s and were driving (right knee tkr) after three weeks. Took me three months. It’s hard not to compare myself to others and get discouraged, but we all heal differently. 🌸

Boy do I relate to your statement " don't compare your self to others during recovery". I did that and I always fell short. It's discouraging and hard to keep pushing through the pain to recovery. I am at 8wks out and I haven't even been able to reach the 90% ROM. I am really behind the expectations.Your right we all heal differently. I just want to heal and walk. Be hopeful everyone.

I am at 9 months after TKR and still have night pain. I have not had a full
night’s sleep since and many nights just a few hours. My life is very
restricted. Days are fine, though. Too bad I am too exhausted to do much.

Thank you for sharing your stories. I have an appointment with my surgeon to check on the clicking/catching sensation and pain on the outer back of the knee. I'm not sure if I need to see a pain mgmt doctor as I am tapering off pain meds yet still having a lot of pain.

It is indeed frustrating and a bit depressing. I’m still hoping I can continue to improve. And you as well!

I’m 11 day shy a year TRKR
3.5 months is still very early days
I took it very slow did pt but not aggressively I walked a lot
Very luck my pain was not bad managed with Tylenol
I do sometimes get clicking but no pain ,stiffness when it’s damp and raining
I’m pretty much back to my “ normal “ self we ride our bikes, ride my horse ,walk at least an hour a day, even worked a few months this early spring planting ( so on my feet all day , doing squats, lifting, walking on uneven surfaces) at our daughters greenhouse business
Chin up best of luck
My motto!!!
Slow and steady!