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    TKR hamstring issue

    I had a knee replacement done May 2024, 5 months ago. The back of my knee is very painful, have been told that its the hamstring muscle. I do exercises daily and am having a weekly physio session. Does anyone else have this problem? I wonder if its normal to be still doing physio after 5 months...
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    TKR hamstring issue

    I was hoping to find a template that I could fill in with the medication name, dose strength and frequency of taking and that would allow me to follow a plan of tapering off safely. Maybe asking for too much!
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    TKR hamstring issue

    I am 3 weeks past my TKR and want to start weaning off the meds. I take 2 mg of Hydromorphone/Dilaudid every four hours. Does anybody have any suggestions how I can do this slowly. Thanks
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    TKR indecision

    Thanks for all the friendly replies. I'm having my left knee surgery on May 17th. I'm very worried, not about the actual procedure but am scared I won't be able to do the exercises afterwards. Have heard some scary stories.
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    TKR indecision

    I postponed my original TKR last February because of back issues. I'm now re-scheduled for May 17th. I'm trying to prepare for post-surgery and wonder if it is better to ice the knee before or after doing physio exercises. Thanks
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    TKR indecision

    So many helpful comments and suggestions. I feel better about going forward now, thanks a million to all you terrific people.
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    TKR indecision

    Thank you for your encouraging words.
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    TKR indecision

    Thanks so much to all of you who sent me advice. Very much appreciated!
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    TKR indecision

    I don't see any post from 80 year olds having had the surgery. Anyone out there who had it done late 70's or early 80's. Thanks
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    TKR indecision

    My surgery date is Feb 6 and its my left knee. I have read some scary messages from others on how the pain was so bad that they regretted having had the surgery. Also my age is a big concern. I'm worried about dealing with the pain and any complications. My knee is bone on bone but as I've said...
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    TKR indecision

    I am almost 80, TKR is scheduled for 2 weeks from now. I can endure my pain with a Tylenol. Should I wait until pain is more severe. Thanks
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