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3 weeks after THR I’ve developed bad low back pain on side of new hip

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cecelia96750
cecelia96750

My hip seemed to be recovering reasonably well but at 3 weeks I woke up with low back pain that knocked me for a loop. Getting out of bed in am to use toilet was agony. Had second physical therapy session the same morning and many of the exercises were undoable. Therapist did massage then cold pack but nothing really helped. I came home and cried. I’m already depressed about my limited activity, about not being able to easily pick things up, put on my pants, and most importantly not having a night’s sleep since I came home from hosp. Don’t know if call to surgeon is warranted. What exercises might I need to do?   

 

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  • pam00470
    pam00470 cecelia96750

    Posted

    hi love,im really sorry-i know how you must feel,and i cant advise im afraid,only wish i could,but im sure someone clever will be along soon-im 6months from my hip replacement,and its been a rocky road,i also suffer from low back pain which is getting worse-i need to go to the doctor but i so hate going-i know its stupid-but i shall have to go soon-no choice.sorry,i know this post isnt what you wanted-i just wanted to sympathise.theyre a lovely lot on here-someone will help,soon xx
  • connie53617
    connie53617 cecelia96750

    Posted

    I'm so sorry you are experiencing pain..you are so early on..does it hurt to stand on your leg? Can you walk? What did therapist say? I've had lower back pain..was my SI joint..but I remember about 2 or 3 weeks I needed to stretch..I laid on my back and therapist stretch one leg at a time..put one leg up and she stretched it out stretching my inner thighs and up.stretching my hamstring...I had the anterior lateral approach..at 3 weeks my Dr told me I had no restriction..but I was still cautious..I still am at 3 and half months..but I do stretch..my muscles are always so tight..before surgery they were like that too.

    • cecelia96750
      cecelia96750 connie53617

      Posted

      Connie and Pam thanks for your words of encouragement. I had been walking well with my cane, taking few pain meds. It’s scary to take oxycodone so I’ve been super cautious about taking it. Really just at bedtime and 2 extra strength Tylenol during day. I’m using heating pad and cold pad but nothing helps. Called Dr today, he’s seeing me in a couple of days. I hope he can offer me some relief. Thank you again ladies. I’m feeling sorry for myself and I don’t want to overburden my kids with my complaints so this forum is a lifesaver.
    • judith12644
      judith12644 cecelia96750

      Posted

      Hi Cecelia, I’m pleased that you have an appointment to see your doctor. Like many others, I slept really badly, and usually woke up with pain and stiffness in my back, but usually once I got going in the morning, the pain subsided. It sounds as though your pain is much worse. You said that you were being cautious about taking your meds. Maybe you should increase them in the short term? You don’t want to be in pain.

      I wish you all the best.

      Judith 

  • connie53617
    connie53617 cecelia96750

    Posted

    Please let us know what Dr says..I'm wondering if it's your SI joint..if it is..PT can help with that..I'm praying for you..🙏🙏🙏

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK cecelia96750

    Posted

    I'd have thought a decent physio would have referred you if you are in that much pain. 

    You shouldn't be in pain,pain is NOT helpful,I would see your GP or contact your surgeon.

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