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    Bilateral TKR Wrist and Elbow pain overuse warning!

    Yes I finally got the right mix of pain control. This has been so hard for me due to complications . Most recent a blood clot in my right calf. Progress is slow, and having done both knees I underestimated the recovery. Almost 4 months out and my balance is way off. Due to atrophy in both...
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    Bilateral TKR Wrist and Elbow pain overuse warning!

    Sorry to hear you have a rough time. I do have an inside bike but can't go around yet. Started walking more but I am trying to bend more. I'm glad you're feeling better.
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    Bilateral TKR Wrist and Elbow pain overuse warning!

    Thank you so much. I still cannot get up from a chair and yes I do need more PT for my legs. It is awful , pain is everywhere and I'm 3 months post op and struggling.
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    Bilateral TKR Wrist and Elbow pain overuse warning!

    I had BTKR on May 23rd. What I was not prepared for was the overuse of my arms especially the elbow and wrist to get up and down. What developed was the compression of the Ulnar nerve which made my pinky and ring fingers numb. The pain in my wrist and elbow are worse than my knees!!:boohoo: Has...
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    Bilateral TKR MUA suggested 8 weeks out -please advise

    Since i had developed Ileus from my last surgery they are suggesting Heavy sedation to do the manipulation. What is the difference between sedation and anesthesia? thank you Ray
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    Bilateral TKR MUA suggested 8 weeks out -please advise

    **** (I am stuck at 90 for the past 3 weeks at PT, I am currently taking oxycontin 10 mg 2x daily with Norco 7.5/325 every 4 hours and I Celebrex daily.) ****8 As icing goes every 2hours 20 minute duration **** I elevate my both legs at least 5 hours per day **** Yes my doctor said that rather...
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    Bilateral TKR MUA suggested 8 weeks out -please advise

    maryo52, I had a spinal and 2 nerve blocks when I went under and developed Ileus.
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    Bilateral TKR MUA suggested 8 weeks out -please advise

    Hello, I had BTKR on may23rd,2013. I also developed a severe case of Ileus which set me back with PT about 3 weeks. So far my experience has been a very depressing and painful journey. Now after 8 weeks out an MUA is recommended. Can someone please share their experience with MUA with me. One of...
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    Bilateral TKR MUA suggested 8 weeks out -please advise

    pain is less than what I was experiencing and I am watching closely if I need to up the meds. The swelling remains in my feet after I have elevated them for hours. I am also using ice all day.
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    Bilateral TKR MUA suggested 8 weeks out -please advise

    Update--- I am now taking 20mg oxycontin daily with hydrocodone 7.5/325 5x daily and Celebrex. i noticed swelling seems to be more of a problem especially in my feet . Could be the meds? I will keep everyone posted . This has been a very trying time and thank again everyone for the kind words.
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    Bilateral TKR MUA suggested 8 weeks out -please advise

    stronger med are on the way ... connecting with others has been a tremendous help to me. thank you all
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    Bilateral TKR MUA suggested 8 weeks out -please advise

    7-10 ocycontin 10mg, 2x daily, norco 7.5/325 1 every 4 hours, celebrex 1x daily 20 minutes on 1 hour off above heart 4x daily --little walking too much pain and lack of sleep 3x week 90 minutes
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    Bilateral TKR MUA suggested 8 weeks out -please advise

    called the doctor and im now taking 2 narcs together. I will go to the hospital over this weekend if I still have no relief .. My xrays today were fine so no issues with the fit. i will continue as long as i can. i will keep an update ..thanks everyone for caring as i really needed to reach out.
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    Bilateral TKR MUA suggested 8 weeks out -please advise

    I had BTKR done on may 23. I have taken oxycontin,tramadol ,Norco, Celebrex, and nothing is relieving pain. I have not been sleeping- about 1 hour daily. I am so spent mentally and psyc. that I afraid im going to have a heart attack. My bp is skyrocketing and I simply cannot get any relief. I...
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    Bilateral TKR MUA suggested 8 weeks out -please advise

    Minpins, it's too overwhelming, very hard emotionally.
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