Sunshine may make you sneeze. Bright sunlight causes one out of three people to sneeze, Wood says. The light sneezers are called 'photics,' from the Greek meaning âof light.' And in fact, light sensitivity is an inherited trait -- just one more thing we can blame on our parents..
1 Elevate your leg. 2  For the first two days, keep your leg elevated above your heart. 3  Lie flat and use two or three pillows to prop up your knee. 4  Use ice as directed by your doctor to relieve pain and swelling for 2 to 3 days.
Swelling of the knee itself is also common over the first few months after surgery. Applying ice can be very helpful for a swollen joint, but make sure you protect your skin from direct contact with the ice pack. Ice can be applied for up to 20 minutes at a time.