What are the best pain management options and hospitals for knee replacement recovery in Thailand?

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as they are good. Obviously something wrong as my knee replacement went real good. They are a public and run by the Red Cross.

I'm in urgent need of left knee replacement. How much is the average cost and is the aftercare good? Thankyou in advance.

The knee hurts like hell after a replacement operation. You just have to fight through it with physio. I used to take 2 tramadol tablets 20 minutes before physio and still screamed the roof down.

Sorry, but it takes time.

Go to Bangkok hospital they are better than most US hospitals… other than Mayo and Johns Hopkins of course

Try Dr LEO OR DR CHANG

Go to the international hospital in bangkok

Arcoxia works very well for knee pain. They usually give 90 mg. once a day. For me, Tramadol takes hours to work and it doesn't help all that much. Makes me sleepy too.

return to the physician who did the operation

In fact I had a knee replacement, they gave me meds and I found weed much better to ward off pain.

Tramadol is very good, most pharmacies have it.

Call the phone number and speak to Doc Martyn. I see him tomorrow about my knee.

If the meds aren’t cutting it, get checked. Most pain comes from swelling. I’ve had two done. After the first week, it’s all about reducing salt and elevating and icing.

Give this a go. Good luck.

Get a good physio.

Ice 30 mins on and then 30 off.

Do this all day. Keep knee elevated. Slightly flexed Rest.

Take meds given If pain doesn’t settle get back to the dr. as may have infection.

Ask for tramadol, most pharmacies have it in stock but it’s a controlled substance so they might want to see your passport. Sometimes they only have the paracetamol/tramadol mix and that’s usually more expensive. It’s a good idea to go ask a few, different prices everywhere. I have paid from 40-100 bath for 10 tablets, 50mg. My normal dose is 1 tramadol and 2 paracetamol. Don’t drive until you know how your body reacts, and be careful when drinking…..I have been using this for on and off for 25 years.

You’re in Thailand, pharmacy meds are not your only option!

This is a site about visas not people with a sore knee.

Opium is great.

Buy Arcoxia from any pharmacy.

Go to Bangkok hospital.

It might be helpful to say where you are so that people can advise a doctor local to you