Hi, I was scheduled for LTKR in January, but had it done 2 weeks ago today. Surgery went 4 hours as they had problems getting the old ACL pins out, but for me it was a piece of cake (General plus 2 nerve blocks). However I am now a hurting unit and am not sure where to turn. I have been calling the OS with shooting pains that are excruciating coming from my knee. They happen randomly when i move even the slightest. I literally scream out in pain and my wife and daughters are freaking out. i call them zingers or what i would think electrical pain is like. OS told me last night sounds like nerve pain and to increase my Gabapentin from 400mg/day to 600mg/day. No change so far. I try to walk to get some fluid going through knee but I end up screaming and am worried I am going to fall. I cancelled physical therapy as I cant even get onto the table without screaming. just resting hurts in a different way as my leg/ankle are very sensitive to the touch - i think from taking all the weight of the leg???
I use an ice machine - thank you Lord!
I elevate
I am taking max pain pill (Norco 10mg every 4 hours)
I am an extremely positive person but i obviously can't sleep and now dont know what to do.
sorry for the big long ramble - any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Graham
I use an ice machine - thank you Lord!
I elevate
I am taking max pain pill (Norco 10mg every 4 hours)
I am an extremely positive person but i obviously can't sleep and now dont know what to do.
sorry for the big long ramble - any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Graham