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    TKR Week 4 is this common

    I have more questions so supposed to return to work News Year week. My question going on twelve weeks I’m still swelling and pain on inside of knee a lot of the time, no matter which way I try to sleep it aches almost like before surgery. Should I try to schedule another visit with Dr the people...
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    TKR Week 4 is this common

    So I am returning to work after 3 months, my job requires lifting,kneeling, squatting, climbing ladders etc. I work on Xray equipment in hospitals. I still have a lot of swelling and pain at night. My Dr. said to give him the restrictions I would like to have. My question is what are some...
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    TKR Week 4 is this common

    Thanks swelling has eased some but still have aching pain at bedtime on the inside of knee that really interrupts sleeping. Not sure what to do to ease it it’s the exact place where I had pain prior to surgery. Any ideas for relief. Happy Thanksgiving also.
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    TKR Week 4 is this common

    Forgot to ask anyone have anything that helps with swelling I’m still having a lot of swelling.
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    TKR Week 4 is this common

    7 week update extension 0 and flexion 115. Dr says looks great my question still having some pain I know can last for awhile but some of it I think is nerve issue gets irritated when anything touches sheets etc. Has anyone found anything that may help alleviate this I use lidocaine but didn’t...
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    TKR Week 4 is this common

    How many times a day are you taking Celebrex I take it in the morning not sure read somewhere people taking twice a day. Should I take the Celebrex at night.
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    TKR Week 4 is this common

    Going good still pain at night, wish it would go away then all would be good. Keeping me from getting good nights sleep. Nothing seems to relieve it Like clockwork 10:00 o’clock pain starts.
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    TKR Week 4 is this common

    Thanks for combining the thread wasn’t sure about starting new threads.
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    TKR Week 4 is this common

    I appreciate people responding to questions, I have another it will be 4 weeks tomorrow 10/24 since surgery. Doing Outpatient PT now I’m at +2 on extension and 106 degrees flexing I assume these are normal at this time. My question is I’ve tried twice to sleep in my bed since surgery can’t make...
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    TKR Week 4 is this common

    Speaking of OTC meds which works better for pain and swelling Tylenol or Alieve.
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    TKR Week 4 is this common

    Update So finished my last at home PT will be three weeks post surgery this Thursday, finished up 0 Degress flat and 104 degrees bending. Hopefully on track. My question is does anyone else at this point have pain on outside of thigh that is the most pain I'm having still except for selling...
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    TKR Week 4 is this common

    Sorry my Surgery date was Sept 26th. Thanks for the responses just had 4th pt visit here at home flat I’m at 0 still at 94 on bending. Still swelling and tightness hope will subside and bending will improve. Thanks everyone for positive responses.
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    TKR Week 4 is this common

    Thanks in advance for any help or insight, I had Left TKR on Oct 26. Now on 10 days post surgery having a lot of swelling and pain when trying to sleep toothache like pain. My biggest concern after my 3rd Home PT visit I’m at like 1degree flat extension and 94 degree flexion or bending. Am I on...
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