Reconstructive knee surgery and Perks

[Painkillernightmare]

hello all!  I had reconstructive knee surgery 19 months ago that left me with 8 screws, a hinge and a plate in my knee.  I work in a nursing home caring for the sick elderly.  I was on Perks for 3 years and have quit 32 days ago.  I am having a hard time managing my pain..I take Tylonal and anti inflammatories...is there anyone out there that has any suggestions for pain management?  I am at my wits end and I will not go back to anything that is addictive.  Thanks everyone for ur support during these tough times!

[Painkillernightmare]

I became dependent on them and as my depression worsend from being off work with no money and no compensation from the Canadian Government I just got progessively worse..then I had a nervous breakdown and that was my rock bottom...so ya its been tough..Im going to talk to my Dr about what i can do cuz the pain at times is unbarable!

[LeaAnn807]

OMG...I bet that is miserable.  Have you been to a pain management doc?  Were you addicted to the percocet or just wanted off of it?

[Painkillernightmare]

well I am 30 and the doc wont give me a knee replacement cuz Im too young..physio didnt help either it aggrivated it terribly...I take MSM which is a natural anti inflammatory plus my script for the anti inflammatory...this is something I have been dealing with for about 5yrs 3 surgeries in 2 yrs still no better :(

[LeaAnn807]

Have you tried any kind of physical therapy?  Or what about things that are natural for joint health?  I can't think of what they are called right now?  Toradol helps some people too.  What does your doctor say to do about it?

I hope you can find some relief!

TH