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Arthritis in 2nd hip?

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jackie1979
jackie1979

I had hip replacement 2 years & 3 months ago. After surgery the dr said my other hip had no arthritis in it. But, for a few months now, I have started getting the symptoms that my 1st hip had. Is it possible for arthritis to spread or develop?

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  • MartinC
    MartinC jackie1979

    Posted

    Lots of things can cause arthritis to develop. I have had OA in my right hip, both shoulders, some knuckles, and my big toe!

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    • MartinC
      MartinC

      Posted

      Comment for the moderators - why is a link to a page on the arthritis.org website considered unsuitable for inclusion in the forums? It seemed quite appropriate for the current discussion. Anyway, Jackie, if you read this, let me know and I will send you the forbidden link.

  • julie1717
    julie1717 jackie1979

    Posted

    hi. from my understanding from whatbithers gave sd before on this forum the answer is yes. my advise is to see your DR . best wishes

    • Nat666
      Nat666 julie1717

      Posted

      From. my own experience the symptoms can certainly develop quickly. I had my R hip replaced 9 yrs ago and have been told the left looked ok at my last xray 3 yrs ago .I developed left hip symptoms of horrendous pain and leg feeling like it was giving out around March this year.Saw surgeon in July and he said the arthritis was such that i needed a replacement. The left hip was replaced in September. so it all happened very quickly.Go and get yourself referred and checked out . I am still getting over the unexpectedness of it all

  • eabill
    eabill jackie1979

    Posted

    Yes for sure. I have it in knees, hips and feet. Had LTHR Sept 18 ,2019. Have to keep active to keep right hip in check and a bit of tumeric helps too. But, haven't had ibuprophen since sept 10th. I use Icy Hot on feet twice a day. That sure helps too. Damp days are a killer in WNY.

  • HLMUK
    HLMUK jackie1979

    Posted

    Hi Jackie, I had my right replaced Sept 2018, consultant said at the time that left was deteriorating but not too bad. Saw my GP two weeks ago with left pain, he had the xrays from the time of my surgery, straight referral to see the consultant next Monday, never even bothered to send me for a more recent xray. Hopefully I will be sorted soon.

    Best Wishes

    Helen

  • ptolemy
    ptolemy jackie1979

    Posted

    They reckon 49 out of 50 will get some form of arthritis during their lives.

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