42 years old and just been told i have severe degenerative wear to my left hip
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Hi all, I'm 42 and been putting up with what I thought was a pulled muscle in my left hip for about a year now. After several visits to the doctor an xray shows I have severe degenerative wear and the right side just moderate.
Ive not had any accidents or ever really overdone it pounding the pavement etc.
I have a referal to see a specalist end of january.
Is it normal it clunk when you get out of bed?
To be honest im still in a bit of shock this has happened to me. Im relatively fit keep active and not overweight. I susppose if they give me an mri it will show what exactly is wrong with them?
I can remember back when I was really young having problems sitting with my legs crossed....maybe something wrong all that time ago?
I'm off to florida in a few months and to be honest completely stressed about the whole thing as Ive been saving for over 2 years and worried I wont be able to cope with all the walking over the 3 weeks. Is there anything lkke steriod injections that might help before the holiday...has anyone else tried this?
Feeling cheesed off is an understatement.
Any advice would be great.
Thanks Scott
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sarah1996 scott03636
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Yes there is an incredible amount of walking but i just found it best to take breaks regularly because i wasnt on any tablets then.
It will be incredibly hard but try not to let the lain ruin your holiday.
And pack plenty of sun cream. I got 3rd degree burns last time which resulted in blisters all over my chest and face (so not attractive) and all the skin peeled from every inch of my body 😂
scott03636 sarah1996
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And yes will make sure i wear plenty of sunscreen and try regular breaks.
Guess Im not sure what i should be doing over the next few months. I suppose the specalist will give me a list of things what to do and what not to?
sarah1996 scott03636
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I was never given a list of what i can and cant do, your body tells you that but i was told i had to leave my job as it was completely unsuitable for me.
Are you going to be going to the theme parks there, the universal and island of adventure parks are amazing
scott03636 sarah1996
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Really looking forward to it but just worried about my hip putting a downer on things.
sarah1996 scott03636
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Not going to lie you will be in pain but just think, your still going to have an amazing holiday. Have you been before?
Oh and the flight is a serious killer
scott03636 sarah1996
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I would dose myself up with co codomal for the flight. Long time to be sitting down. We try to get up every couple of hours for a stretch.
Im hoping maybe they might give me a cortisone injection just to help me for the holiday?
sarah1996 scott03636
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scott03636 sarah1996
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colinTN17 scott03636
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sarah1996 scott03636
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Iv got one but im to self concious to leave the house with it
scott03636 colinTN17
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sarah1996 scott03636
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I have mentioned on here before i was bullied for years about my disability and because i walkrd funny and couldnt sit on the floor, its deeply effected me and people still laugh at me now in shops when i have to get my mam or fiance help me try shoes on.
So i feel if i went out with a stick it would give people more of a reason to laugh and stare and i just cant cope with that.
But potentially we are making ourselves worse
scott03636 sarah1996
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Im afraid theres not alot we can do about it and to be honest using a stick doesnt change the outcome in the end.
sarah1996 scott03636
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But true but it may help with the pain when walking and its something to lean on if you have to stand for a long period of time
scott03636 sarah1996
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Must be so frustrating for you.
From what everone has been saying on here a new hip for you will completely change your life.
Xxx
sarah1996 scott03636
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But wishing you luck to.
Got any idea when your op will be?
scott03636 sarah1996
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Seeing a specalist end of the month.