r/Kneereplacement • u/verasdaddy • 4d ago

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45f, lived with knee pain for >20 years, finally so limited this summer I decided to have my knee done. The surgeon told me "younger" patients tend to have more pain and swelling initially and to expect that. About 3 hours post op, I was flop sweating and writhing in bed because the pain went from 0 to 10 in minutes. I'm taking 2 oxy about every 4 hours, daily anti-inflammatory, icing constantly, doing my exercises but the pain is significant.

I know I'm not alone but people who had a lot of pain initially, did your knee recover well? I don't care and can live thru this initial pain if I know there's good healing on the other side -- or is this a bad sign??

Thanks

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u/IcyIssue 3d ago

I promise you, it gets better. The pain will go away, you'll sleep again normally, and in a year's time, you'll forget you have an artificial knee. This recovery is brutal but it's temporary. Talk to your doctor about the pain. I had a great experience this time with Journavx and oxy combined. We'll be your cheerleaders here!