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I had a Total Knee Replacement Dec 15th, and I must admit its been a tough and

painfull road so far. I spent 5 days in the hospital and then transfered to a

private rehab hospital for a further 18 days of intensive hydro and phyio. On

discharge I was on the CPm at 108 degrees and 95% flexion and 5% extention.

After waiting 3 days before being able to start out patients hydo and physio I

went backwards to 90% flexsion and 10% extension, which was rather

disappointing. I am still on heavy pain meds when needed, but changed from

diagesic to panadol during the day as didnt like too much of the dizzy feeling.

On oxycontin 20 mgs twice a day and endone as needed, but trying to use them

only at night which seems to be the worst time foe me, its like the witching

hour. This is when I get down, teary and think what have I done having such

major surgery and I am only 46. Just wanted to share my story and happy to hear

from anyone. I am concerned that my knee clicks when bending during expercises,

and inside medial aspect is rather sore and tender expecially during excerise

with pain at times radiating down the tibia, is this normal. Still swollen and

hot to touch after 4 weeks is this normal too. regards, Helen