patience
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I have been reading this forum since I had my RTKR on 21st March 2018 and decided it is about time I joined in. Reading everyone's comments in recovery has been a great support. I will be going for my LTKR on 22nd August 2018 and hoping that my right knee has improved substantially by then. My OS is very happy with my progress and my flexion is good. Not sure of the exact measurements as my OS does not measure and I have not been to physio for some time. I am able to walk without aids, albeit very slowly and get up and down from a chair without using armrests. I do light exercises maybe once a day. Sometimes I miss a day.
My concern is that I am still suffering pain and still on strong pain meds. Lyrica 50 mg morning and night, Targin 10mg morning and night and Endone 5mg 1 or 2 times per day depending on the pain. (I have reduced the Endone from 6 per day.) I also take 1000mg paracetamol 2 to 4 times per day.
I am able to walk my little 4kg cavoodle around the block after taking an Endone. I'm driving short distances and doing food shopping for short periods. I live alone and therefore looking after myself.
Is it normal to still be suffering pain almost 10 weeks from the operation date?
My concern is that I am still suffering pain and still on strong pain meds. Lyrica 50 mg morning and night, Targin 10mg morning and night and Endone 5mg 1 or 2 times per day depending on the pain. (I have reduced the Endone from 6 per day.) I also take 1000mg paracetamol 2 to 4 times per day.
I am able to walk my little 4kg cavoodle around the block after taking an Endone. I'm driving short distances and doing food shopping for short periods. I live alone and therefore looking after myself.
Is it normal to still be suffering pain almost 10 weeks from the operation date?