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    TKR When does the PAIN stop???

    Wow. One thing I did not expect was such a negative reaction to my post! Firstly I want to say is I did my homework when it came to choosing a surgeon to preform my TKA. I believe I chose the best one and I believe he has my best interest in mind. I don't think he is insane, or anything near...
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    TKR When does the PAIN stop???

    Hello friends. I am sorry for dropping off the scene for a spell but I post from my phone and it was changed over and well no real good excuse no computer at home. So things were calming down some during week 3 post op, I had moved to oxycodone 10mg every 4hrs and oxycontin 10mg every 8hrs...
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    TKR When does the PAIN stop???

    Hey friends. Well I finally got a call back yesterday from my surgeon and he said there is nothing else he can prescribe me for pain. If I was truly in that much agony I might want to consider checking into a rehab facility for recovery. I was at the max amount for the meds he rx'd which was...
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    TKR When does the PAIN stop???

    I'm on board the BS train now. And btw lovin it :). Based on the week of brutal assault I have experienced and what it has yielded in terms of swelling etc I'm off pt for at least two more days. I'm icing as much as I can ( no time restrictions with my machine and skin contact) and CPMing the...
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    TKR When does the PAIN stop???

    Thanks for the warm welcome. My beginning meds were 15 mgs MS Contin every 12 and 5-10 mg oxycodone every 6. My first night at home sent me over the top as far as pain maybe a 20 about the same level as wake up in recovery, so we called the OS and he said double up the morphine. Next day was pt...
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    TKR When does the PAIN stop???

    Hello. I just had TKA on my right knee last Monday so I'm nearly a full week out. The doc and most patients I spoke with said it hurts like heck but you'll get over it in no time. This has NOT been my experience AT ALL!!! I was taking norco 10/325 for pain management prior to the surgery so...
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