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    TKR Second Thoughts

    I am in exactly the same spot. I was having terrible pain, got a cortisone injection, and it did nothing to relieve the pain. So I scheduled my surgery. Two weeks later, no pain, nothing. I talked to the doctor about it, and he showed me all the arthritis in my knee, which is not going to go...
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    2023 October Feisties’ - Are you having knee surgery in October?

    Second time around. TKR on the right knee this time on 10/23/23.
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    TKR October 23 Here we go again!

    I'll be undergoing my second TKR (right knee this time) on 10/23/23 at UVA. The first one was done in Raleigh. It was a success, but a pretty brutal recovery. I'm quite nervous this time knowing what's coming, but it will be worth it! My mom came for 3 weeks last time (I live alone). This time I...
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    Has anyone tried the TENS machine for recovery pain?

    I used a TENS machine because I was having bad knee spasms which caused my knee to jerk in the early days of recovery (nerves regenerating and firing probably), which do not feel good on a newly operated-on knee. It helped.
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    TKR Low back pain after TKR

    I also had back pain a few months after surgery. I think my body was so used to walking "funny" to keep painful knees at bay, that when I began walking correctly, my back revolted. I actually had to be carried out of a store one day because I couldn't move. But a few trips to a chiropractor got...
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    TKR Pam's recovery journey

    I'm 9 months out and so happy I had the surgery. Still not 100% but so much better than before surgery. I had a fantastic doctor and a great PT. I have to tell you I was terrified of having the surgery, but it wasn't nearly as bad as my mind had it worked up to be. The first week was the worst...
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    Hello New Here and Scared....

    I was terrified too, but it wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. The pain meds, taken as directed, really keep bad pain at bay.Is it a picnic? No. Was it worth it? Absolutely. I'll be getting the other one done within a year, and I'll be a little nervous, but definitely not terrified. You can do it!
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    Cryo cuff or....?

    I bought an ice machine, but it was a pain to keep refilling it. I did great with gel ice packs...they stay cold a long time. I really thought I'd love the ice machine, but ended up preferring the ice packs. MY LTKR was 6 months ago. Feeling great. It still hurts some, but they say it takes a...
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    TKR Pam's recovery journey

    Thank you everyone for the advice. Yes, short term disability is telling me I have to go back at 5 1/2 weeks. Not released by my dr so as of yesterday I’m not getting paid. SusieShoes, I had a left TKR on 2/26/18. My job will provide a stool to elevate my leg on and I can definitely ice during...
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    TKR Pam's recovery journey

    Is anyone else having problems with insomnia? I am 5 weeks out and feeling good, but I absolutely cannot fall asleep at night. I walk the floors all night long. Pain is not the cause, I don't believe. I do have to go back to work next week, and I am extremely anxious because I'm not getting any...
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    Knee Scars - Post Your Badges of Honor Here! NO CHIT-CHAT please

    Surgery 2/26/18
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    Welcome to the February Valentines' 2018 Knee Recovery Club

    Hello everyone! My surgery was 2/26/18. LTKR. Still having quite a bit of pain, especially at night and during/after PT. Tried to stretch my meds to 6 hours instead of 4. Doable, but certainly not as comfortable. I tried using Tylenol instead a couple times and it didn't touch it. I'd love to be...
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    Knee Scars - Post Your Badges of Honor Here! NO CHIT-CHAT please

    Surgery 2/26/18
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    2018 February Valentines - Are you having knee surgery in February?

    Monday! February 26. Left knee. Hope all goes well for all February folks!
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