Knee replacement

Gail56

Just had my second knee replacement and struggling to do exercises due to severe swelling .

also nights are awful as constant stabbing pains in knee

Louisa77

Hi @Gail56

Welcome to the our community

Managing the swelling can be challenging after a knee replacement, there is a section here on swelling/recovery

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

You may have done this already, but I would suggest you inform your rheumatology team about your night pains and see if they provide any support or even painkillers.

Hope it helps

Louisa

lyndab

I am in awful pain with my knee replacement. My painkillers don’t seem to work so I cannot sleep at night. Just hoping it gets a bit better I am struggling to do exercises mine is swelled up. Any tips would be appreciated

Gail56

Hello

ice it well before bed and maybe ask for stronger painkillers for night time

unfortunately nights are awful

I have had both knees replaced and dreaded the nights but it will improve