Feeling depressed
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Hello everyone, I'm a 55 year old female and I've had a total right hip replacement 9 days ago due to oa. I'm still in a lot of pain and am very swollen from the knee down into the foot. I feel like the hips going to pop out every time I stand up, I also feel very depressed. Any advice guys. Xx
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Catherine456 julia77343
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noplaybarbie julia77343
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Thank you all for being here....Hugs....Barb
renee01952 noplaybarbie
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good that you found us - I cannot imagin how I would have managed 2 THR's without my friends out here ..
I stumbled upon this forum when I was about 3 weeks post-op from 1st THR - from that moment on I never felt alone again -
well, it is a lonely journey though but less so when you know that you are understood and supported -
the emotional part is unexpected, isn't it - hard to describe why we can feel so overwhelmed and sad - our body has lost a part - it was forcefully removed and replaced - anesthesia and medication also affects our mood -
anyway, I think it is a good idea to go to rehab for a few days -
what kind of pain do you feel barb?
come here any time, okay ?
big warm hug
renee
linda38528 julia77343
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I am 64 and had a posterior THR on my left side at the end of Feb and expect to have my right hip done at the end of the summer.
But I don't think I will forget ever forget how challenging the first two weeks are.
Catherine and Annie gave you excellent advice. It is worth using a timer try your phone if you have one (thank you Graham) to ensure that you take your pain meds on time (too late allows the pain and swelling to build and too early risks danger to your liver and kidneys).
I can not overstate how important I found it to do my stretches and exercises regularly and even extras when your le muscles, etc have cramped up. This also helps keep the swelling in check although it gets quite bad at times. I did not appreciate how sitting and standing for extended periods can cause fluids to gather in my the lower areas of my leg (but then, I never had an operation quite like this before either)!
As the others have said - elevate, ice (keep off the incision and respect the 10 min on 20 off rule I just moved the pack to another section). A bag of peas can work - just mark them well when you put them back in the freezer.
And ... music (I cannot believe I needed another forum member to suggest plugging in my ipod and favourite music), puzzles, this forum ... anything that can help distract you as you stare at the ceiling or walls waiting for the pain to ease, to sleep or for your next pill. This period sucks - no two ways about it. Sorry.
Remind your friends that you need help and visits and let them know how tough it is.
Sending hugs and hopes that you find your balance in all this.
L
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patricia_63418 julia77343
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I was put onto an anti-inflammation tablet called Arcoxia which does not affect your stomach. The active ingredient is Etoricoxib. I still take it and it has done me know harm and I am convinced it has really helped towards my recovery.
I have not had any swelling in my leg, only where the cut is and my ankle has gone right down.
I know doctors don't really like you being on anti-inflame for a long time but my GP has told me that this one is ok.
Hope this helps.
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