2 year post LTHR
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i had a Left THR January 2019 and had a very quick recovery and have since had a wonderful two tears mobility and pain free. since Covid started I have been walking 5km most days and all has been good.
about a week ago I developed what i can only describe as a nerve like discomfort in my operated side. I dont have 'pain' in my hip and can stand on one leg and walk and bend without pain in my hip itself but this nerve like pain/discomfort runs from the top of my hip around the side and front of my thigh down to my knee. sometimes i can get it comfortable by twisting my foot inward when lying or sitting.
It is making sleeping difficult and is worrying my in case its hip related
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Jean1933 john26284
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Hi john26284, pretty much identical situation for me. I had my hip replaced a month before you December 2018, recovered quickly and had 2 years pain-free with lots of exercise. I was thrilled the similar pain came on over a couple of days last November and has gradually worsened. Have had all the tests and everything has been eliminated including any problem with the hip itself. Unfortunately its a can of worms though as there as so many other unrelated things it could be i.e. nerves, ligaments, tendons etc. I am still troubleshooting.
I would suggest seeing a physio to put your mind at rest. There are so many innocent things it could be but I understand the worry and it can get on top of you very easily.
ptolemy john26284
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I have a similar problem along the front of my thigh and also in my groin when I lie down particularly. My surgeon said it was caused because I dislocated my hip just after the op. I think he was just looking for something to pacify me!