Pain Management for Knee Replacement Surgery | Dr. Peterson

Dr. Peterson explains how he manages pain during and after knee replacement surgery.
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[@alaitain]

Yes, I've had knee surgery, Yes pain meds are needed at home for recovery..

[@juniefloyd1278]

I am on 4 th week after TKR. Wow pain has been unbelievable. I had spinal which was very easy. Not much pain until 3 rd day. Then lights out horrible pain thru today. Absolutely no sleep. Night time is the worst. Ice all the time that helps some but those shooting sharp hot pains never go away. Can only bend my knee 70 percent very stiff. Meds are Gabapentin 2 times a day, tramadol up to 4 times a day, 2 ex strength Tylenol morn and night and low dose aspirin am and pm. Believe me ,it still hurts so much. Tramadol seems to help calm pain down for about 3 hours but doesn’t help at night. I don’t wish TKR on anyone.

[@evaritch2070]

Does the TkR hurt like the knee replacement does or it helps with less pain go to

[@deborahhoover8115]

So sorry for your bad experience I used tramadol twice a day plus Xtra strength Tylenol twice a day and Oxycodone before bed. First couple weeks sucked once I figured out how to lay in bed comfortably.

[@jondstewart]

I guess I’m lucky. I’m 55 years old and almost 9 weeks out from a knee replacement. It was 100% bone on bone in the medial and middle compartment. I got my knee to a 122 degree bend at my last PT appointment, but it’s torture trying to straighten it and tired of the stiffness, swelling, and tenderness. I used Percocet the first week out, then switched to 600 mg of ibuprofen 3 times a day, but was sick from it and lost over 5 pounds and quit. Used an ice chest for the first 6 weeks. Only Celebrex, which I was using for years before my surgery helps, but just a bandaid. I’ve been told to hang in there and between 6 months to a year, it’ll be totally healed. Only problem is my other knee is in just as bad of shape and needs to be replaced as well.

[@beckyconstantinides2546]

I am four months past knee replacement with lots of pain. My other knee needs doing but since my replaced knee is giving me 10 times the pain as the other knee needing knee replacement, I am very dubious about getting the second knee done.

[@carriejane4]

Very good explanation. Thank you, Doctor.

[@jondstewart]

When I had my knee replacement, I had a CRNA do the job and not an MD anesthesiologist. Very surprising. I thought they weren’t allowed to do it without direct supervision. She inserted the pain ball, then took me to the operating room and inserted the epidural block. Next thing I knew, I laid down with the staff facing me and woke up about 2 hours later, given a shot of fentanyl, and up to my hospital bed. I got to stay for 2 nights and got VIP treatment and Percocet, stool softener, and blood thinner every 4 hours. Got Valium as a bonus once or twice.

[@rajannarayan4462]

I LIKE YOUR YOUR EXPLANATIONS

[@stanwhite2579]

Perfect presentation doctor! Thank you ☺️

[@debbiechadwick861]

I had THR w spinal. Somehow it wore off and I woke up screaming bloody murder. Anesthesiologist looking down at me w a frown on his face. I couldnt get any details from them about this though. Makes me nervous about having a TKR.

[@alaitain]

I don't remember anything.. until I was in my hospital room.

[@junehedges51]

Hi l am on my second knee replacement, despite what my Surgeon said my second knee replacement was even better then the first,l am a 72 year old fairly fit woman living in Somerset , England U.K. My advice to others get your BMI under 30 ,do your physio from day one and use ice pacs to get the swelling down,swim and do a couple of miles walking about 4 weeks after the operation,take pain killers at night to help with sleep….

[@jangriffin-fi1yx]

Like sound of your good advice. Can you tell me how please when did you go out walking & how went about it all to build up to nearly hour a day as I want to do same. Have a beautiful German Sheppard cross Rotti want to take her for walks again. I am 7th day home after L/TKR doing/feeling great just can't wait like all for better sleep. Appreciate any advice yoy can give as nit wadting my life time to fly at 72 😊❤

[@carloschavez5368]

That's funny I still have knee problems and pain 24-7 after 7 years. Anesthesia now will kill me due to a coma. Most of pain meds I'm allergic to so I had a bad experience with the surgery and the hospital staff at Port st. Lucie Florida medical center

[@angelafioretti861]

I had both my knees done...The worst pain ever...Meds and ice helped a bit...I went for physio 3x weekly...Did my exercises at home faithfully...Worked through the pain crying...Overall i have absolutely no more pain on both knees...Please do your exercises and physio or you will still have pain and cant straighten your leg properly

[@lindaritter1343]

Had my new knee a few months ago and I can't bend it . I am now going back to the hospital my leg feels like a plank of wood. Still taking morphine for the pain.

[@elainegoad9777]

Is it really worth the risks of surgery, anesthesia, incapacitation, severe pain for a long time, constipation from meds, minimul help at home, log painful recovery, etc... for a senior who may live only a few more years ? Living with the way it is may be the easier route?

[@jangriffin-fi1yx]

👋 I'm 72 younger than springtimetime 😂 I want to live as long as U can healthily of course. Just home 8th day today after L/TKR & feel best thing I have done other than when was married & had kids. Believe all with it us life changer for me very hopeful will have miles better quality of life. I never wanted anything done but no choice too tiring limping around not standing up straight felt like old lady of 100 & so limited in life. I have huge bucket list love life & family. Lots to do. You must find right Orthopaedic Surgeon you have faith in & trust ask all questions etc. Read as much about TKR as possible & prepare mind for journey. Do pre-op exercises so get in swing of it for after op. Eat well get organised don't leave it all to last min. Don't be in pain & leave like me although not entirely my fault. Life meant for living & too short to waste. I had spinal & femoral blocks less drugs awake throughout 2 hr op would do it that way again if have to. Just prepare & do what told to do. It is very painful after surgery but would be worse if Sat around doing 0. Elevating leg icing a must after exercises. Time goes & effort believe will pay off. Older people or people who gave heart conditions are usually good candidates for spinal blocks I never wanted General Anaesthetic procedure. Good luck with whatever you decided doing. Hope this helps you.

[@dittohead7044]

Maybe but the pain prior drove me to get it done. It’s awful but need other knee done too. The sever pain after is indescribable. They should give you heavy duty pain meds for several weeks. Screw the complications

[@christinaalexander6533]

I am unable to take narcotics and am terrified about recovery.

[@alaitain]

Why seizures meds..

[@juniefloyd1278]

It calms down nerve pain . Gabapentin

[@jangriffin-fi1yx]

​@@juniefloyd1278Think helps pain & nerves.