I just had arthroplasty on the right side last week. I am in horrible pain. I just wanted to talk to others who have had this surgery and see what their experiences were. I have an incision behind my ear and one inside my ear. I have no hearing in the right ear. I am bruised from my forehead, eye, face, neck, and ear on the right side. The surgeon told me my pain should be better by now, but the past two days it has gotten much worse. It is now day 8 post op. Is this normal? I am on antibiotics and anti inflammatories, and narcotic pain meds, and muscle relaxers. I am just hurting so bad, I did not know if this is normal. Please advise. I would like to know your personal experiences so I can compare. I see the surgeon again on Friday. He said I should not need the pain meds after the next day or so. I don't know how that will even be possible. I am in so much pain. I would love to hear your feedback. Thanks in advance. I hope to talk to someone soon. Take care.