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4 yrs after a THR I have pain getting into car and climbing stairs

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maura61696
maura61696

4 years after having had a THR, I feel my muscles have deteriorated around my hip and have pain getting into the car, climbing stairs and if I suddenly jar my hip.    My hip has also started to squeak but doesn't cause me pain when this happens.   Has anyone ever had these symptoms?

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  • debbi1949
    debbi1949 maura61696

    Posted

    May I ask if you are sedentary all 4 years?
    • maura61696
      maura61696 debbi1949

      Posted

      Hi Debbie,  I went back to work, playing golf and would walk regularly about 4-5 miles at a stretch.   It is only when I do these particular activities that I have this pain.   I have had an xray and there is no problem with the hip replacement.  I am scheduled for an MRI in the next few weeks.   I was very good six months after my THR and did my exercises religiously during that period but then stopped.   The consultant said he didn't think that any physical therapy would help it which I find hard to believe.  Was thinking about doing Pilates to help strengthen these muscles.   Has anyone taken up Pilates since their Hip op?
  • jackie56101
    jackie56101 maura61696

    Posted

    Maura61696,

    I had hip revision 3yrs ago I still have trouble going up stairs. Unfortunately i got sciatic nerve damage from that surgery revisions are alot harder to recover. I also have pain at the ball socket area

    Wasn't s able to go back to work still on disability

    Trying to stay positive

    Jackie

    • maura61696
      maura61696 jackie56101

      Posted

      Hi Jackie,

      Sorry to hear that.   I shouldn't be complaining!    Keep positive!

    • jackie56101
      jackie56101 maura61696

      Posted

      Hi Maura,

      Just don't ignore your pain go see different doctor if you need to. I had to find doctor who specializes in hip revision he's wonderful. Staying positive is very hard I wish you the best this forum saved me

      Take care

      Jackie

  • renee01952
    renee01952 maura61696

    Posted

    Hi Maura, 

    Warm welcome to our friendly forum of hippies -

    I am afraid that i cannot answer your question as I am not that far along yet -

    When was the last time you saw your surgeon? 

    I would make an appointment to see surgeon or at least GP - maybe get a referral to have x-ray taken - did this pain come recently or has it been there for a while  ... 

    good luck and please let us know how you are getting on, okay ?

    big warm hug

    renee

  • luvinlex
    luvinlex maura61696

    Posted

    Maybe when they told you this new hip would be good for 10, 20 or 30 years...really lied and it's 4. To be serious, I hope someone on the board can help w an answer, I'm only 5 months post op. I've still got my aches and pains when I do certain things...

    I hope they find a quick fix and you don't have to go through anymore surgery.

  • lynn66084
    lynn66084 maura61696

    Posted

    HI maura,

    Could you maybe start doing the physio exercises again, to see if they help. But I think maybe you need to get back to your doc, to have it checked.

    • maura61696
      maura61696 lynn66084

      Posted

      Thanks Lynn,  We'll see if the MRI shows up any soft tissue information.
  • catrin46108
    catrin46108 maura61696

    Posted

    Hi Maura,  yes I am doing Pilates have been for a while. I find it helpful. I'm only 14 months post op. I do get strange aches and pains every now and again I've not had any of our specific symptoms but I do sometimes feel that my leg is weak - if that makes sense. Hard to describe. Maybe you should resume your post op physio exercises to see if this helps?

    catrin

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