No sleep after TKR

[victoriablue]

Morning all it's 3 weeks on Monday since my TKR not coping to bad in the day but night times are terrible. Been looking online to see what you can do but posts on there up to 5 years or more old 😫 Anyone got advice on how to get that sleep I so badly need? Thank you Rose 😀

[PMRPete]

aahks.org/getting-a-good-ni...

"Usually around the second or third week after surgery, you will start to increase your activity levels while at the same time decrease your narcotic use. This often coincides with having a difficult time sleeping. When this occurs, you should take your pain medication an hour before bed to achieve better comfort and help restore your sleep cycle. A few days off from strenuous activity or physical therapy will not inhibit your recovery, but can have a tremendous effect on your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Overall, sleep deprivation after total joint replacement is manageable through pain management, the occasional use of sleeping pills, and activity modification. If all else fails, it is advisable to call your surgeon who can help you manage sleep disturbances during the postoperative period."