Do people eventually need both hips replaced?
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Hi I'm 4 months post op on left hip..I'm just wondering if alot of people need their other hip replaced .my right is feeling a familiar feeling at times ..feeling a little down
Connie
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melaruse connie53617
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I'm with ya, Connie. Wish I had had a choice in getting this done at all :-(
Melanie
connie53617 melaruse
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My left hip feels better .now my right hip feels funny..my lower back hurts on both side..wondering if it's SI joint..I'm walking and stuff..it's just when I stand I feel yucky...once I start walking it's better..but not perfect .all in all I'm happy I had my left hip replaced .I can walk normal..I was just wondering if it's common to eventually need both done..I've been praying for God just to heal me..I would be happy with that.....very happy ..hehe
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mary25429 connie53617
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I had to have my second hip done four months after first. Was a surprise as it didn't look bad in X-rays but it happened by the time I had my 12 week check up on my first hip.
connie53617 mary25429
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Ugh...please no...I have to get through the school year...I don't think I have enough sick days left for another..I'm trying to muscle up my legs..
ptolemy connie53617
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Anne68156 connie53617
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I suppose it depends on why you needed the first one done. My daughter's father-in-law only needed one hip replaced as his problem was caused by running hurdles. I needed both hips replaced because I have arthritis. The first hip was done a year ago and I'm still not totally back from that one. The second hip was four months ago and that one is doing well. Once the weather gets cooler I will start my daily walks and that will tell me how I'm doing. I certainly don't have the horrible pain that I had before the operations.
Rocketman_SG6UK connie53617
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No - I have studied my X-Rays with my surgeon, and there is plenty of life left in my 'good' hip.
It doesn't necessarily follow, but I have no idea why one has worn out, and the other is OK.
connie53617 Rocketman_SG6UK
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After any of your surgeries did you ever feel any discomfort in your other hip...I'm just very upset..my operated hip feels ok..once in awhile I get twinges..but when I stand I get pain in my lower back..my other hip is starting to feel yucky..I can walk and do exercises..but once in a while I get shooting pain..I really cant take any more time off of work for awhile..I'm trying to muscle up my legs..hoping it will alleviate the discomfort..I'm a little bummed..I just got my life back..riding my horse and walking ..don't mean to sound like a baby..
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Rocketman_SG6UK connie53617
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I have had some odd pains in my lower back and both hips, I was told it was a classic case of a disc in the spine pressing on a nerve. I had booked to see my osteopath, when my hip decided to disintegrate, and the pain from my back disappeared at about that time, so I never got to see her.
I'd try an osteopath, chiropractor or sports physio to see if they can sort it out as it sounds similar. Nerve pain can be intermittent, but extremely painful. I used to get a feeling like someone was pushing a spear through my back and out of my chest, my physio thought it was a trapped nerve in the neck, and told me to see the osteopath. She sorted it in one visit, and it turned out to be a problem in my neck. With her neck exercises the problem has never returned.
connie53617 Rocketman_SG6UK
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connie53617 Rocketman_SG6UK
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Ugh I'm a mess I guess..haha
pam00470 connie53617
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diannesk connie53617
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My surgeon said my right hip (not operated one) is good with no evidence of arthritis or anything else that would be an issue.
frances_42935 connie53617
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