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On behalf of our guest visitor, Sandra:

I currently take 40mg of slow release morphine daily 2x 500mg paracetamol x4 daily and oromorph as required ( all this for 12 months due to double knee surgery previously I lived on Tramadol and cocodamol).
My left knee is still very painful and I am doing the exercises but am still in pain even with the medication.my consultant has finally listened to me and thinks my ligament is overstretched so I am back in a knee brace and still exercising and am still In pain.

What is a reasonable amount of time to still be in pain for my op was 30/10/2015? My knees used to dislocate so he fixed them but turned my knees slightly in, since day one I have said my left knee feels tight, twisted etc but I cannot get anyone to listen. What do you advice regarding the pain and obviously getting someone to listen to me?

Hi Sandra,

I'm sorry to hear that you are having some ongoing issues following your surgery. On one hand I can hear that the situation may be frustrating for you, and on the other it does sound as though the surgeon is trying to help.

I wonder whether you might find more self - management options could be supportive, such as a good physiotherapist to support you and keep coming up with ideas. Another option would be to be using a peer online community where you can share strategies with other people who may understand what good days and bad days can feel like?

Here's a link to the Arthritis Care online community (it's one of many I realise) and you are most welcome to ring our free phone helpline if you fancy a chat about things.

http://arthritiscareforum.org.uk/viewforum.php?f=8

Kind regards

Guy
Arthritis Care Helpline
0808 800 4050 10am - 4pm weekdays