delayed pain after knee replacement

ruthena

Hi, I'm Ruth, a retired teacher and I have lived with osteo-arthritis for many years but until the last few years I have managed to do most of what I wanted ie walk about a mile. I also have Sticklers, a genetic condition which amongst other things affects the joints. Three years ago I had a total knee replacement which was initially very successful but after about a year I started to get increasingly severe pain in my knee. It is now at least as bad as before I had it done. Xray reveals no cause. I had to stop taking NSAIDS,which previously worked well for me, because of kidney disease. Paracetemol is of limited benefit and I avoid opioids because of the side effects of feeling like a constipated zombie. I now use a rollator and can only manage about 100 yds.

Has anybody else had a similar experience with knee replacement?

Chris_R

Hi ruthena

Welcome to the online Community glad you have found us.

you say that you have had osteoarthritis for many years and had a knee replacement three years ago but after a year it became very painful again going back to where you were before the knee replacement was performed.An xray was performed but showed nothing to cause the pain that you are experiencing now.

Pain relief NSAIDS you can no longer take because of kidney desease.Currently you are using a rollator to walk but not very far.You also have sticklers.

Has your GP offered any advice as to what they are going to do next for the knee joint and pain relief?

Here is a link that may help

Managing your pain | Treatments and self-help (versusarthritis.org)

Versus Arthritis | All of us pushing to defy arthritis

Hope these links help,meanwhile just join in the chats on the forum,everyone is friendly and understanding as like you they all suffer pain and arthritis.Please keep in touch and tell us how you are getting on

All the best Christine

Higglepug

OH blimey, I am 47 and due to have a total knee replacement in September. I have arthritis in my writs, ankles and right toe, due to this my right foot is permanently swollen and no one knows who to stop it. I am waiting for an injection in my right toe to see if that will ease the joint and reduce the swelling

Tom

Hi, @Higglepug and welcome to the VA forum. You will find a wealth of information and stories of others journeys.

Here are some links to information on TKR which you are due to have in September:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/knee-replacement-surgery/

In the meantime you are experiencing pain in wrists, ankles and a swollen right foot. Here is information on pain management and exercises you can do to help.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/managing-your-pain/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/your-experiences/hints-and-tips/exercise-hints-and-tips/

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

Tom, Moderator