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Does anyone who has had a hip replaced also have PMR? (Polymyalgia Rheumatica--autoimmune muscle disorder that causes pain and stiffness) Somedays I am hopeful but also scared to death going into this necessary surgery that I will still have pain on the other side. Today -- two weeks pre op-- is very bad. Can't walk without crying. I am feeling very low.
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renee01952 gail2910-US-MI
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I am so sorry that you're are in so many pain. ..
are you diagnosed with PMR?
If so, what were you told by your doctor. ...
thinking of you and sending light and healing rays,
warm hug,
renee ❤
gail2910-US-MI renee01952
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lyn1951 gail2910-US-MI
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sue59299 gail2910-US-MI
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I really feel for you. I have Lupus, also auto-immune and the type which affects my joints and all connective tissue. I had so much trouble and pain before my THR 6 months ago, but I sailed through it Thank God and am now pain free. As a nurse, I did everything my own way! No Teds because of my hot legs, minimum physio and most importantly, I slept on my good side from day one. This was advised by a clued up Physio, bless him!
Everyone has bad days, I was so worried pre-op, but it was a doddle. I had an epidural and was sedated and did,nt know a thing. I also asked for a catheter, which they fitted when I was asleep and I was soooooo glad I did,nt have to be padded out in bed. It makes life so much easier not to worry about peeing! I was up and walking the same night, went home in 48 hours and was walking crutch free in a few days. I,m not showing off, just pointing out that sometimes all that worry is for nothing! The lupus is much better, could be a coincidence, i,m not sure!
i,m sending you my love and a big hug xxxxxxxxxxxxx
gail2910-US-MI sue59299
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It would not occur to me (non nurse) to ask for catheter. What was your thinking there?
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