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sarah1996
sarah1996

Hi guys. Havent been active recently so a lot of you wont know me so ill do a qui k summary abd update.

Im 20 years old and had my thr in April. Due to AVN since 7 and the fact i didnt have a hip my surgery took 7.5 hours, no weight baring for 8 weeks then partcial for another 6. Iv currently had 14 surgeries. 13 on my hips and knees and one on my collarbone. This one was 10 weeks after my thr so not ideal.

So since the thr I have noticed I still have 0 internal rotation, and its now harder to dress my lower body and shave my legs ect. My back pain has increased severly and i am waiting to go for an mri. I also had a full leg xray when i went to hospital last week to see what is wrong with my knees. Its also been discovered that 1 leg is longer than the other but considering they used to be 2 inches difference im not bothered. Still having to use crutches and my mobility is severlu limited. I am suffering in extreme pain all day every day from the neck down to be honest. Some days I cant even get out of bed.

I am back at college doing 2 night classes. As soon of you know, i sat my exams a few weeks after my thr with a lot of difficulties. Ubfortanetly I was 4 marks from the Grade I needed so I am resiting tge exam this week. I am also doing a GCSE english course on a Wednesday night with my fiance. When in college I am constently having to get up and walk because my hips and back get very very sore and by the time I get home Im crying from the pain.

Im 20 years old and I have lived in pain all my life with mobility issues but since the thr my pain has become so much worse and im losing all faith that it will ever get better. I barely leave the house other than to go to college and occassionally support my brother during his races. But doing this i certainly pay for later. Iv been put on anti depressents as I went to the dkctors to talk about the pain and just burst into tears. These should be the best years of my life, i should be making memories but instead im stuck in the house in crippling pain. Iv also been referred to a pain clinic but my appointment usnt till Janurary which is shocking to be honest.

Im not telling you all this for pity or anything. And not all causes are bad. Most people thrive after this surgery. But i constently seem yo be unlucky and something is clearly wrong with my back and knees. To all thoughs who know me I hope you are all doing fantastic and im sorry its been so long. To the newbies, i hope you too will soon be back to living life as you should be

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  • linda81469
    linda81469 sarah1996

    Posted

    Hello Sarah. Nice to meet you. I'm a newbie since late July. I had to have a revision after finding out 3 weeks after my trhr became dislocated. I'm now 11 weeks out and still having difficulty. It's been a rough journey. I just started out patient physical therapy this week so here's hoping things get better. Thank you for sharing your story. Prayers that things get better for you. Hugs, 🤗 LD

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 linda81469

      Posted

      Sorry to hear that. Yes, hopefully physio shoukd boost your recovery 😊

  • renee01952
    renee01952 sarah1996

    Posted

    hello darling, 

    I am sorry to read that things are not going that well for you ... you are such a trooper and a special soul and it doesn't seem fair that you are spending your youth this way ... I am happy that your fiance is such a great support - 

    What is the prognosis ?  

    You are in my healing circel - 

    Big warm hug

    renee

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 renee01952

      Posted

      I suppose I should really try and get used to the fact that my life is always going to be like this. But I refuse to do so quite yet haha. Thankyou for your kind words.

      Prognosis for what hun? Xx

  • patsy63
    patsy63 sarah1996

    Posted

    Hi Sarah, This is all bl--dy awful for you, I can't say I really know how you feel, but perhaps a little bit. I've had back problems since my son was born, he's now 38, and had a THR following a fall 6 years ago.....long story but lots of the 7 surgeries I had went wrong leaving me in terrible pain, on Opiates and massive muscle destruction. Clearly I will be facing many more surgeries in the future, including on my knees as my gait has damaged them. I can honestly say I cant look back at my life and can remember I time when I was pain free. It's a day at a time, some bad, some better. Do you have any hobbies....I'm a painter and find it takes me 'out of myself' even though i end up paying for it! I think your fantastic going to college etc. meeting up with people certainly helps, although it can also highlight your problems. Where are you in the country? I know I've said this to others but I'm under Prof Alastair Hart at the Royal National Orthopeadic Hospital. He runs a Multidisiplinary team, MDT, which takes consultations from around the world and gives advice on very complex cases. Possibly he may be able to offer some help and advice. As to pain management, I've recently had a Lignocane infusion into the blood stream. It seemed to help take everything down a notch, if that makes sense. I'm no means off my pain meds, but met someone who has one a week for 3 weeks ,then its repeated every 3 months. I did'nt know such a thing was avaliable, so do ask. The other thing I was watching a few weeks ago on BBC was The doctor who wanted to give up drugs. It was interesting viewing and feel that all the rubbish we're taking has less and less effect. I truly hope you find some way to ease your pain....clearly you have a loving a supportive partner.....do you still have your lizards? [It was you with them????]

    Much love and hugs Patsy X

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 patsy63

      Posted

      I am sorry to hear this but obviously can relate. Im at 14 surgeries and I immaginr more in the future. Ohh im glad painiting helps you. Im not very artistic at all 😂 havent really got any hobbies really haha. Oh well. Yees I still have my lizards. 2 sadly passed this year due to bad vet care. I was heartbroken. But iv recently gotteb 3 babies. They are sisters haha. 2 are 4 month old and one is 5 weeks. She is so tiny its unreal haha xx

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 patsy63

      Posted

      Oh sorry, i firgot to add. Im from the sunderland area of the northeast of England xx
  • Soos2016
    Soos2016 sarah1996

    Posted

    So glad to see you back here, Miss Sarah! So sorry you are not doing well. You are fortunate to have great family & fiance. I so admire your spirit and determination to continue your education. You have been in my thoughts.

    Aloha, Soos

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 Soos2016

      Posted

      Aww thankyou hun. Didnt reallu have much choice about going back to college. I need the grades haha xx
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