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Chronic Pains - Treatment Options

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GrungePrince
GrungePrince

Yo!

I've had Osteomyelitis when I was younger and deteriorated my left femur and hip joint-- needless to say I've had over 18 surgeries to repair and reconstruct my hip and lengthening my leg. It was assumed that I would at least need 3-4 hip replacements in my lifetime.

However, from my last orthopedic appointment it was stated that I may not qualify for a traditional hip replacement.

Currently I don't have any treatment plans as I was taking over the counter NSAIDs and managing with heat/cold treatments. This has grown ineffective and now affects my daily life and sleep.

I was recently prescribed diclofenac at 75 mg but doesn't help whatsoever.

I use weed to help but funds are limited and I can't always access that (don't have a medical card).

Do you guys have issues with chronic pains/muscle spasms?? If so what effective methods has helped you?

Thanks for the responses!

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  • sarina53886
    sarina53886 GrungePrince

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    Hey GrungePrince,

    Wow, man what an ordeal you've been through. Have you tried gabapentin? It might be more effective than the diclofenac. Clonezepam is also effective for muscle spasms. These are two meds my husband takes. Also, you can try bathing in a hot tub of epsom salts, that does help with muscle pain. 

    My husband has recently been through a battle with osteomyelitis, it destroyed his hip and so far no doctor has done anything. May I ask, in your case, how did the surgeons repair your hip? Did you ever get the hip replacement yet? Im just wondering if it's even possible after an infection like this.

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