KNEE REPLACEMENT PAIN

[DANCEBUNNY]

I am 2 months into having a knee replacement & can walk but not be able to stand for longer than 10 minutes. I am still in a bit of pain too. Is this normal? Is it a sign of operation failure? & when will standing get easier?

[Madlegs1]

Pain after that operation is perfectly normal.

Are you icing it?

Take enough painkillers to be able to do the exercises.

But don't overdo it.

It is very common to doubt the success of the operation, but ,unless you have a very particular pain spot, rather than general, it is likely successful.

I would be slightly concerned that you may be trying to do too much too quickly.

Be kind ,but firm with yourself.

Good luck.

[DANCEBUNNY in reply to Madlegs1]

Thank you for taking the time to reassure me. That was such a comfort.

[katieoxo60]

You are doing very well, but take care that you don't over do it , as you may set your recovery back. Little and often per day is the way to proceed . Good luck with the recovery .

[DANCEBUNNY in reply to katieoxo60]

Thanks. that is very reassuring.

[Suzie42]

You haven't said whether you are doing all the exercises regularly and also icing the knee regularly is very important. Are you taking maximum pain relief?

[DANCEBUNNY in reply to Suzie42]

Yes, I'm doing the exercises regularly but icing doesn't work