I had both knees replaced 2 months ago physical therapy has become alot more painful on one leg,it is to the point that my doctor has had me stop therapy and I go back and see him next week.What esle can be done for my pain?
2006-09-01 03:56:30 · 2 answers · asked by mycatsaddie 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
It depends on the cause of your pain. Is your knee swollen, warm, and red? Are you feeling feverish? It is possible that the knee is infected or you may have a deep vein thrombosis (in which case you need to see the doctor immediately). If this is not the case, there are other ways to relieve post-surgical pain. Ice, heat, anit-inflammatory meds, TENS, stretching, massage, etc are all appropriate methods for you to try. Finally, if the pain is unexplainably high, there is a possibility that something is wrong with the prosthesis - which your doctor should discover when he examines you. In the meantime, try to rest and avoid causing more pain. You probably should continue your physical therapy exercises (the ones that don't cause pain) especially because you want to keep gaining range of motion to get you down those stairs! Good luck!
2006-09-03 04:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by realove336 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pain can last up to six months depending on the severity.
2006-09-04 23:57:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋