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rose0000
rose0000

There was some water on the tiles in the bathroom, I didn't see it, and I have slipped and fallen, not very badly, but my operated leg skidded from underneath me, and a horrible pain shot through my hip. I am fine I think, shaky but fine. I know I haven't dislocated my hip, as I can still stand on it and walk, but the whole hip area is very painful, as well as my lower calf area. My groin especially feels bad why would that hurt so much? I feel quite shocked too...I was dreading this moment, which must come at some point to most of us.

I think my hip is okay in the sense there is no serious injury, even if it is really hurting, I know others have fallen too, how bad was the pain? And do I still need to get it checked by a dr? What can I do to ease the pain? Any suggestions. Any reassurance that I haven't damaged anything would be good, I am limping very badly when I walk.

 

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  • Mabelsmum
    Mabelsmum rose0000

    Posted

    Oh dear poor you, what a dreadful shock. I don't really have any advice as I'm no expert. I'd make an appointment with the doctor or if possible your consultant.

    Sending you big hugs xxxc

    • rose0000
      rose0000 Mabelsmum

      Posted

      Thank you so much - I am shuffling around even more carefully than before if that is possible!
  • catrin46108
    catrin46108 rose0000

    Posted

    Rose. I fell in the street at about 10 months. Such a shock (and shame) I knew I hadn't damaged hip as I had a full range of movement and mobility but I did call the arthroplasty team where I had my surgery mainly for reassurance. I was fine, however, it took me a good few weeks to get over the aches and pains I got afterwards. I felt it set me back about six weeks. Sorry to be a prophet of doom! Hopefully you will be ok sooner. Have a nice cups and put your feet up.

    Catrin

  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 rose0000

    Posted

    Yes it is a shock to the system. As you are going on holiday soon?, perhaps best to get it checked beforehand if it has not improved hugely tomorrow. I fell on my side and only when I had stopped panicking about the leg did I evaluate the rest of the damage. Badly bruised shoulder which seems to have taken ages to stop hurting, as you so rightly say it puts you back a lot. Try to separate leg and other symptoms so that you know what is what.Hope you are OK
    • rose0000
      rose0000 maggie93798

      Posted

      I must admit my shoulder and arm took the impact too, and it is really painful and keep me awake at night - but so grateful I haven't seriously damaged my hip. It is hurting but not worrying me!

      We all have respiratory flu!! Can you believe! What a great week it has been smile

  • belleAUSSydney
    belleAUSSydney rose0000

    Posted

    I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you recover quickly.

    But please, Rose and everyone else with tiled bathrooms, get some non-slip mats to put down in there. I have one in my shower and one outside the shower. They don't cost much and they can save your life.

  • Lallydye1
    Lallydye1 rose0000

    Posted

    Oh Rose I am so sorry.  I think the fact that the rest has eased things suggests it is nothing too serious.  See how you do over the next day or two but please get advice from your GP if things dont settle down.

    Sending you my blessings

    hugs

    Alison xx

    • rose0000
      rose0000 Lallydye1

      Posted

      Thank you lovely! I am still in one piece all this nasty flu going around has knocked us all for six - how are you doing?
  • SFrance
    SFrance rose0000

    Posted

    I'm so sorry to hear about your fall! How long ago was your hip replacement? Either way - it is always a good idea to follow up with the doctor. At the moment that one falls muscles tense up and guard to help protect the body and that quick tensing of the muscles along with impact can cause pain. Pain can vary from dull, sharp, throbbing, achy, etc. Monitor the changes in your pain so that you can relay it to your doctor when you follow up. 
    • rose0000
      rose0000 SFrance

      Posted

      That is exactly what I have - it feel muscular but is still here a few days later...so may need to get it checked out. I am supposed to be going on holiday on Saturday!
  • khippie
    khippie rose0000

    Posted

    So sorry to hear this rose - hope you're feeling better today ? Have you managed to see or speak to a dr ?

    Sending healing hugs

    Xx

    • rose0000
      rose0000 khippie

      Posted

      Thanks Khippie. I hope it is going to ease today. Quite surprised it is still hurting now to be honest.
  • virginia1950s
    virginia1950s rose0000

    Posted

    Rose, 6 months after my THR, I fell and landed on that hip with the leg folded underneath me. I felt that I had hurt my knee, but when I got up, my foot seemed more painful so I limped around until the next day when my foot was black and blue. I went to a GP and they sent me for hip/foot xrays immediately-"don't go home first" My hip was seated perfectly fine, but I had landed so hard on my foot that my new hip fractured my big toe at the foot connection.  Into an air cast for 6 weeks.  I've also pulled tendons in my calf on the outside as well as into the face of my hip as it twisted when I fell. These are still painful 6 months after the fall so I suggest you have some imaging/xrays done to rule out soft tissue damage and put your (and the doctors) mind at ease about the hip. RICE was the initial therapy with anti-inflammatories. I hope you feel better soon.
    • rose0000
      rose0000 virginia1950s

      Posted

      Oh my goodness that sounds horrendous. Given the choice I think I would prefer a fractured foot connection to be honest, I suppose in some ways it is quite reassuring that it is this hard to damage our new hips. It must have been tricky having a cast on with your new hip.....how did you manage?

      The area around my hip is still hurting, as is my calf, so maybe I should have it looked at, it is keeping me awake.

      I kid you not my so called 'good' non operated left hip gave way this morning (It has moderate wear and tear apparently) on the stairs, I didn't fall but just about saved myself, I think my body is trying to kill me!! Honestly!! I am becoming a nervous wreck!

       

    • virginia1950s
      virginia1950s rose0000

      Posted

      You are right Rose, the foot healed much quicker and less painfully than the tendons injured during the fall. The cast was only 6 weeks versus my 12 week hip restrictions and at least I could take it off to sleep and bathe. My THR hip seems to be the most sturdy, certainly stronger than my tendons smile. I do really think you should go get looked at for your calf as well as the hip, as these types of injuries can become chronic. I have had to start using a walker instead of a cane until things heal properly. I have hip dysplasia and have found out that my body's first sign is for the leg to collapse randomly. Please also mention this to the doctor. My surgeon said "why didn't you tell anyone" and I said I told everyone (I also have MS) but they all attributed the collapsing to MS. I don't want to concern you because all these things can be dealt with but want to reassure you that the hip replacement is generally stronger than we think. Consider whether a piece of Titanium is stronger than bone (yes!). The pain from a dislocation is from your tendons and muscles. So it is in your best interests to take care of them and heal them properly so you do not take that risk. It sounds like you will eventually have the other hip done as we put more stress on the unoperated leg for a while to compensate. While necessary, this will accelerate your wear and tear. I am also going on holiday - just work my physio/physiatrist appointments around it so do not worry about that either. Number one is to take care of Number One!
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