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attractac
attractac

Exactly a year post the of left hip. All great except it is still painful to sleep on op side. At 6 months review consultant said nonchalantly oh that's a bit of bursitis. But it hasn't gone away. I'm worried that when I get second hip done I will be unable to sleep on either side. Any advice please.

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  • Lorna020247
    Lorna020247 attractac

    Posted

    Hi, I am also 1year on with same problem very sore when i walk about 50 m have gone back to my consultant 3weeks ago and gave me injection to help discomfort have to go back in 12 weeks if it is still there going to give me Mri, so  should not have to live with it I would have it checked go to GP and get referred for advice it appears it does not go away on its own.  Mine is still very much there.

    i wish you well.

    Lorna 

    • attractac
      attractac Lorna020247

      Posted

      Thanks Lorna. Fortunately for me it only annoys me in bed. I'm going to try heat as suggested.

  • renee01952
    renee01952 attractac

    Posted

    hello attractac --

    so sorry to see you back here ... just kidding .... no, not really - not a good sign huh ?

    Same with me - trochanteric bursitis in left, old, new hip - Surgeon didn't want to give me injection yet - something about infection - aready had 2nd THR - 

    it sucks and I was told that there is not much we can do about it - except rest and staying active ???   according to my PT, Bursitis is a nightmare ... she tried to use TENS machine but didn't help - 

    I am afraid of those injections , to be honest - 

    when is your 2nd THR scheduled for? 

    On a good note, it becomes less painful with time - you can put ice on it, I prefer heat --

    ahhhhh - this journey has many twists and turns 

    big warm hug

    renee

    • attractac
      attractac renee01952

      Posted

      Thank fully Renee apart from above all going well. Consultant said in November that he would see me re second hip. In 18 months. it is not giving me too much pain , I can walk a mile before it gets painful so I'm in no rush . As you said a lot if twists with this op that we are not made aware of. I hope you are fully mobile now after second thr.. r

  • Loral
    Loral attractac

    Posted

    I'm almost 14 months post op and I can't sleep on either side for more than 10 minutes, I have bursitis flare ups... Considering a shot, that is all my surgeon recommended and ibupropen....a heating pad helps.

    • attractac
      attractac Loral

      Posted

      Thanks loral.. l only feel it while trying to sleep on it. I have electric blanket so will try putting this o for a while while I trying y

      to stay on left side.

  • annamg
    annamg attractac

    Posted

    I had pre op bursitis, v painful. Physio suggested ice pack for 10 mins which really did the trick for me. Good luck hope it improves for yousmile

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