Knee Joint Replacement Questions

Should this drug be taken before surgery as a precaution?

I'm having total knee replacement 5.45am Monday morning

I hd total knee replacement August 2011. I still have pain is this normal?

I am on mscontin 30mg er and mscontin ir 15 mg one three times a day the other four times a day. still in lots of pain. having another t.k.r tomorrow on other knee. I hope someone can give me hope.

Synvisc-One - How long after getting the injection of Synvisc will the knee pain begin to subside?

I had the injection 4 days ago and the usual knee pain persists !

Having knee joint manipulation surgery. How long is pain after?

I had knee replacement in Aug 2011. Dont have much motion and still in pain. So they r going to straiten knee all the way and bend knee all the way back break up scar tissue while im sleep. I had a very hard time w pain after first surgery because of tolerance to pain meds. I heard this was very... read more

Can tramadol cause elevated temperature? How about sweating?

My husband has been using tramadol after a total knee replacement (3 1/2 weeks ago). He has been having off and on sweating (usually at night) and is now also having off and on elevated temperature (above 100 degrees). He otherwise feels well. Can the tramadol be causing the elevated temperature... read more

How long will I need to take Lyrica for foot pain after total knee replacement?

My foot has terrible pain after a Total Knee Replacement; my surgeon scoffed it off as arthritis. I think there was nerve damage during the surgery. My Podiatrist recommened Lyrica and that has relieved the pain. I just want to know how long I should take Lyrica and if anyone else has the same... read more

I had total knee replacement 18 weeks ago and I can't stand the pain still. I can't sleep at night.?

... I am in such pain that I cry from around 3:00 A.M. on till after day light. I took 6 weeks of PT and the range of motion was right on the mark but the pain was still there. After a PT session I hurt so bad that night and the whole next day that medication wouldn't stop it. I take 5 mg of... read more

Is it normal to still have knee replacement post op pain after 6 weeks?

I had a lot of extra swelling after surgery but its better! I start outpatient p.t. next thursday. Finished at home p.t. Still have pain. Worse with p.t of couse. When i wake up and when i go to bed. I cant go 4 and a half hrs w/o pain. Still on 25 mgs fent patch every 3 days and diluadid every 4... read more

Knee Joint Replacement - When can I resume taking naproxen?

I have been taking Hydrochodone and tylenol. They are not relieving my pain. What did your Dr order for your pain?

Knee replacement - did anyone have severe back pain after surgery?

Knee Joint Replacement - In 2 weeks (Sept, 2011), I will be having Total Knee Replace. I have read that a lot of people are getting bad back pain after the surgery? That makes me nervous. Can anyone give me some postive comments about back pain after?

How long will pain last after having manipulation of knee/leg? In a lot of pain Help F. B?

Had total knee replacement 2/4/2014. Manipulation done 4/8/2014. In lots of pain, knee swollen real bad. Depress Help F. B.

Suboxone and surgery. Will suboxone cover the pain of a knee replacement surgery?

Help. I used heavy narcotics for chronic pain for 12 years. I won't EVER touch it again. I only have to think of the hellish month of withdrawal I went through and what life was like before to even keep my mind from going that direction. I currently use 1-2mgs. Of suboxone tape, as needed, but... read more

I'm recovering from knee replacement and cutting down on Tramadol but I can't sleep. Help?

Hello, I was originally on eight tablets of tramadol a day (following knee replacement surgery) and I have now cut down to three. I'm trying to cut down to two but I am finding I cannot sleep at all and have depression. The other night, after taking two tramadol, I was too restless to sleep as... read more

Tapentadol - What is shelf life for Nucynta?

Had total knee replacement. Most day are not bad. But I do have miserable days. I have a prescription over a year old. Not sure of it's effectiveness. Wonder if it is to old?

How long does pain last after a total knee replacement?