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Agonizing pain when doing anything but lying down

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I was diagnosed with LCPD when i was 3 years old and now turning 18.

The Proffesor told my parents that i can run and play like a healthy child, therefor i never actually

knew i had LCPD until i was about 14 years old when i made a wrong stretch at jym class.

The left leg is the damaged one and its about 1inch shorter than the other; my left nipple is

strangely higher than my right nipple and i have a bunch of armpit hair under my right arm and on

the left side its almost completely bold!

my family are all tall people and im almost a head shorter than my brother and father and a bit shorter than my mother and sister, i cant help but feeling that the LCPD is interfering with my growing.

whenever i walk i feel my leg is so weak its about to break any step, to relieve the pain i smoke merijuana. no other medicine works.

what should i do? should i rest or exersize?

is there any chance my body will grow after the age of 18?

i would appreciate an answer soon. thank you

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  • Louter
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    First, if you have yet to do so, you need to see an orthopedic doctor and get an xray  to determine the status of your hip deterioration. I wouldn't recommend anything until you determine this as any recommendation may cause further damage. If your hip condition is stable then a daily stretch regimen is essential to keep flexibility. I am 60 years old and have struggled with this since I was 8 years old but I am still an active athlete today! God bless you in your efforst! Lou
  • DibDibbler
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    My family are all tall people too, brother 6ft, dad 5'11, I am 5'8 but my mom is 5'1 so maybe thats why. Although you might not grow much taller you can always do a lot of stretching and posture exercises to increase your height. Anyhow I have always been stocky and I probably have more endurance like Scrappy Doo.

    My Nephew had a spurt at 18 and he is 6ft 3 now so you could be fine.

  • LliamONeill
    LliamONeill ####

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    I have been told stay slim. Do muscle building exercises to support around the knees, hips and lower back. Like straight leg raises while seated. No bending of the knee. I was also told, when I asked about my frustration with my lack of mobility in the affected leg, "Try not to move the hip very much, if at all." That was my GP. Physio said, dont do anything that is painful when stretching/being active. So I'm stuck. I have pain, I need to move. Moving is bad if there's pain. So if I take pain killers, I could be unaware of damage I may be causing myself. So...I bicycle. To work, socially, and during my free time. I never hurt of the bike, I always feel "strong and capable" and its fun. In retrospect and regret, I should have been diligent with the daily stretches that I was given after recovering. But conflicting advice is given, the easier option is usually chosen, especially if you're a kid! My GP said I can take the advice of my chiro (lift in shoe, adjustments, stretches) or leave, "There is no evidence of Chiro therapy making any serious differences in rehabilitation. " Bull! Parents of children with LCPD? Ensure your children do what the physio/chiro specialists say! I have never been able to sit cross legged my whole life.

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