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    TKR MANIPULATION

    1. Level of pain is 8. 2. My doctor recommended that I take over the counter Aleve, because he does not believe in prescribing a lot meds. This is during my outpatient PT. My physical therapist has sent notes to my OS that I do need some pain meds as this could be inhibiting my progress. 3. I...
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    TKR MANIPULATION

    I am six weeks out from LTKR. Presently I am in outpatient PT. The concern that I am having is with ROM. My ROM is at 85-90 and it appears that I can not move any further, The PT tend to push me to 95 but the pain is HORRIBLE.!!!! A few of the patients in therapy were speaking about...
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    Revision TKR Woohoo I'm starting to feel better!

    Things do get better from what I/ve been told. Keep up the good spirit you seem to have and you will be okay
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    TKR I can’t believe I’m still dealing with this darn Knee^

    I am sorry that you are having these issues, I am there with you 3 weeks out. The problem that I am having is with bending I push myself but I can not seem to bend, I am only at 70 ROM. I am not sure if it is due to having torn meniscus surgery a year and a half prior to the TKR. I am taking all...
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    TKR MANIPULATION

    Thanks for all feedback. It is definitely helpful. Meds: OXYCOD/ACETAM (PERCOCET) 7.5- 325 1 tab every 4 hours. Made me sick and I could not sleep, I phoned the doctors office for a lower dose and was given Lortab 5/325 mg take 1 every four to six hours per day. Lortab not as strong so I've...
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    TKR MANIPULATION

    This is my 6th day since my surgery. I have been taking pain meds, but trying to find the correct dosage so that I can get some type of relief without taking to much. Even so I am not sleeping at night cat nap throughout the day, can anyone tell me what could help with sleep. I hope that when...
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    TKR Help! I've developed right hip pain 3 months after LTKR.

    These post are really helpful, as I will be have LTKR on September 12. I was worried about the PT due to hearing some horror story. I think I will take Ian's suggestion and tell them in so many words to leave me alone. From my understanding from others that have had TKR it takes time. Don't rush...
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    2014 September Sapphires - Are You Having Knee Surgery In September?

    Welcome, @warfel24 I'm new to the forum as well. I hope that everything works out great for you.
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    CityGirl

    Does anyone know if after having surgery for a torn meniscus would cause arthritis and later a TKR. I had surgery for a torn meniscus January 2012. Two years later the knee is worst where arthritis has become unbearable. Wakes me up in the middle of the night and stiffness throughout the day...
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    2014 September Sapphires - Are You Having Knee Surgery In September?

    September 14,2014 @CityGirl
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    CityGirl

    Thanks for all the advice. I will definitely apply these to my recovery.
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    CityGirl

    I will have surgery on September 14, 2014. SCARED!! Can anyone give an estimated time of recovery? I know depends on a lot of factors. Age, Health,Doctor Skills. Could someone tell me how long they were out? Thanks:scare:
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