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13 weeks and now pain

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osprey1
osprey1

Hi folks

I am hoping someone might have the same problem and able to releive my worry that something isnt right. Had right hip replaced 13 weeks ago. A hybrid joint with uncemented cup and cemented stem. Posterior. My recovery has been good though not as good as some I read about, but everyone different in recovery. I dont use crutches indoors or nipping to shops but longer walks use one. No painkillers from 10 days. Amazing. I had a childhood hip problem and was a but shorter on bad side since 12. Then over last 2 years and a years wait my muscles were really weak and even shorter than was. Anyway about 12 days ago I felt a niggle starting to walk. After few steps it disappeared. It has got steadily worse, and its almost as bad first few steps as before op. But still resolves after few steps. Outside of my thigh is tender..not directly over scar.mid thigh.and an ouch spot on side above knee. And for first time in weeks I woke up few times with same pain releived when shifted. Does it sound muscular, tendon rather than new hip itself.

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  • renee01952
    renee01952 osprey1

    Posted

    hey osprey,

    great responses !!!!!

    now, just as a reminder, we are laymen here and not doctors ...so, if this pain continues, I would make an appointment with your surgeon --- 

    I had similar problem after 2nd THR in the old new hip/leg , went to see OS and was diagnosed with trochanteric bursitis ..similar course of "treatment" --- no  PT or excessive walking for 3 weeks, icing and if still in pain, he would give me the cortisone shot ...

    So darling, for now, rest seems to be the prescription !!!!

    so frustrating, right >  you are doing great - remember: not a sprint but marathon

    big warm hug

    renee

  • renee01952
    renee01952 osprey1

    Posted

    hey osprey,

    great responses !!!!!

    now, just as a reminder, we are laymen here and not doctors ...so, if this pain continues, I would make an appointment with your surgeon --- 

    I had similar problem after 2nd THR in the old new hip/leg , went to see OS and was diagnosed with trochanteric bursitis ..similar course of "treatment" --- no  PT or excessive walking for 3 weeks, icing and if still in pain, he would give me the cortisone shot ...

    So darling, for now, rest seems to be the prescription !!!!

    so frustrating, right >  you are doing great - remember: not a sprint but marathon

    big warm hug

    renee

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