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Dreadful pain.

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ruth39320
ruth39320

i had a hip replacement 14 weeks ago, at 8 weeks i developed a pain that radiated down my leg into my shin it was so painful it took my breath away. it seemed to happen when i stood for time eg kitchen...pt said she thought it was an inflamed nerve? another thought it was muscles i hadnt used for a long time. christmas day was the worst pain i have ever had. then all of asudden it improved greatly , then two days ago pain back . just wanted to ask any one else had this

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  • ptolemy
    ptolemy ruth39320

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    It could be nerve pain. Did you have the anterior approach as that approach is prone to nerve damage? was the pain down the front or back of your leg?

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