Gloria
new member
I had TKR (right knee) December 15, 2008 with no known surgical complications. I came home rather than going to rehab on the surgeon's advice. Three weeks after the surgery I started PT. Three sessions per week for three weeks. I still had serious pain and saw the surgeon again. He said that I had 'nerve inflamation' which he said he has only seen once in the last 5 years (!!??). He sent me home with prescriptions and prescribed more PT. Three weeks later the only change was even more pain. The pain is up and down my leg. I recently saw him again after the PT and he is 'perplexed'. He suggested that the pain may be due to 'overdoing' the PT or that it is 'non specific' and that I am still 'a babe in the woods'. More but less intense PT was suggested.
I have followed every bit of advice and been true to the program. I am discouraged.
Can anyone compare their experience(s) to mine ??? I really need some unbiased opinions and advice. Thanks very much.
I have followed every bit of advice and been true to the program. I am discouraged.
Can anyone compare their experience(s) to mine ??? I really need some unbiased opinions and advice. Thanks very much.