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Bedridden with hip osteoarthritis

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silvana4865
silvana4865

Hello, hoping someone can give me advise. In the last 6 months my hip has got worse with osteoarthritis. This week I can not walk, crippling pain to the point Oramorph doesn't work.

I'm only 52 its been brought on quickly for reasons my consultant discovered I was born with hip dysplasia.

I am on a waiting list for a hip replacement. I am in soo much pain and can't carry on like this. Do I go to A and E, see my GP

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  • fred18694
    fred18694 silvana4865

    Posted

    hi, sorry to read about your problems. i am 60 and suffer with osteo arthritis in both shoulders , lower spine and both knee`s. you havent explained if you are on suffient pain relief. if not go see your g.p and get to a certain level of pain relief which is of benefit to you. regards fred
    • silvana4865
      silvana4865 fred18694

      Posted

      Hello Fred

      Thanks you for replying.

      How do you cope with the pain it must be dreadful.

      I am on Oramorph which does not touch the pain, Amitriptyline to sleep which does work.

      Regards Siv

    • fred18694
      fred18694 silvana4865

      Posted

      i am on zapain, gabapentin, tramadol. amitriptilyne, regular junkie good luck. fred
    • fred18694
      fred18694 silvana4865

      Posted

      yes they help but still i suffer with pain. i have rejected requests for surgery up to now  and will wait untill i cant bear the pain any longer

       

  • derek76
    derek76 silvana4865

    Posted

    A&E won't helpl as you have already been referred for a hip replacement.

    Have you checked the waiting times at other hospitals as you are entitled to do?  If you can't find it yourself on line ask PALS (paitents liason service)   to advise you. Every hospital has a PALS office you can visit, phone or E-Mail.

    Is your referral to MSK ?  

  • derek76
    derek76 silvana4865

    Posted

    Hi Moderator,

     I'm puzzled that my reply to silvana4865 is awaiting moderation. Did I use a certain word to trigger it? E-Mail, PALS , MSK ?

  • henri1953
    henri1953 silvana4865

    Posted

    Somebody suggested gelatin for pain relieve. I laughed at it and thought it is impossibale, however, I tried it and MUST report. It works. It is not a once off thing but you have to use it or at least a week. You will be surprised to feel the difference.

    Disolve a table spoon in luke warm water  add a flavoant, just to give it a bit of taste. Repeat in the evening before going to bed. 

    • henri1953
      henri1953 derek76

      Posted

      Yes the unflavored one. You can add a bit of jelly to to get rid of the somewhat bitter taste.
    • derek76
      derek76 henri1953

      Posted

      Thank you, it will help my brittle nails as well.
    • henri1953
      henri1953 derek76

      Posted

      Yes, you can add ' teespoon or two in your hair sjampoo. Very good for your hair and make it fuller.

      A other product whitch is very usefull is coconut oil. I got mine in the fridge. All I do is to break of a piece of and eat it. Very good for your tummy and other organs. Also check it out onGoogle.

  • dawn10345
    dawn10345 silvana4865

    Posted

    Hi

    I was diagnosed with bi-lateral oesteo arthritis in hips about five years ago.

    I am 8 weeks post op from a total left hip replacement- I am 55 years old.

    I saw a chiropractor which helped for a short while.

    Hydro therapy (went to pool on my own too ....just walking in water and exercising)....if your pain allows you to get there!

    Good luck

  • dawn10345
    dawn10345 silvana4865

    Posted

    Just thought - I also had steroid injections - in different hips at different times......

    Which did help originally!

    Be aware it's common practice NOT to perform surgery until 6 months after steroid injection due to risk of infection ......

    • henri1953
      henri1953 dawn10345

      Posted

      Also beaware if you have to the dentist, please inform her/him that you had a hip replacement. They will then prescribe antibiotics. That is just to avoid possible nfections.
    • dawn10345
      dawn10345 henri1953

      Posted

      Yep ..thanks Henri

      I was told to have any dental treatment BEFORE op.....as it's not a good idea AFTER op....due to infection risk.

      Great excuse to stay away from dentist for 6 months!

      But for some reason I didn't associate a steroid injection!......I asked for one whilst I was on the waiting list for the operation......

      quickly changed my mind once I was armed with all info....

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