Fluroscopic injection for pain day 2

Hi Denise

i have to agree while the pain has dulled slightly I know it's only a stop gap.  I am lucky enough to work in the hospital where i get all my treatment.  I met the Anethatist today and he felt that it may work for a short time.  I have had a left THR so I know that screaming pain that can take you breath away and no amount of medication can take it away.  I know I need the replacement i think I am trying to put it off and convince myself it's working.

Hi Paul,

You mentioned a trapped nerve. How does that happen? Is there a way to un-trap it?

Dawn, US

Hi Dawn

from what I have gathered I opted for a direct anterior approach op where they dont cut any muscles. It seem that during the op they have damaged the femoral nerve which starts in your spine at L3/4 and then runs thru the hip area and down the thigh across your knee, down in to your calf. So when I put weight on my right leg the pain is unreal and nothing I take including Tramadol will deal with the pain. One consultant I have seen suggests it may have happened when they maneouvre the leg to break the joint.

I have had an MRI (which appears to have been lost now according to the hospital this morning) I have had nerve conduction studies and I can only assume they will have to block the nerve, either from my spine or thigh.

Prior to this I was in great shape playing golf twice a week now i feel like killing myself it has gone on so long

Regards

Paul

I can empathize Paul. I can handle all kinds of pain, but nerve pain is a beast of its own. Relentless with little to no relief and even if one can kind find that singular position that allows it to ease off, it only takes off the edge which is still agonizing. And that single position is rarely puts us doing something we enjoy.

Much to my dismay, I have mostly become a permanent fixture on my couch. Absolutely hate it. Have pain so excruciating that it causes me to scream involuntarily. I too have fancied the thought of giving up, ending it all. So, I went far away from home to obtain a second opinion concerning my anterior THR and learned that I need a revision, so it is scheduled for the end of February. My device came loose and unattached from the bone and is angled in such a way that nerves and tendons are grated against. It took an xray of both hips together to see it and I cannot figure out why my first surgeon did not take the same image. Instead he kept telling me the device was perfect. But he only took pictures of the one hip in question.

Narcotics do not help with my nerve pain, but after 11 months without narcotic pain meds, I finally broke over last month and asked for some because it takes a bit of the edge off, that and an antidepressant is helping with the thoughts of giving up.

I raise my 3 granddaughters and have noticed they take advantage of me because I am not on my feet on top of everything like usual but they sure do help me.

Paul, I really hope your pain can be ironed out soon. If they deaden that nerve will it mean permanent numbness? How would that affect you? Have you tried a specialized nerve medication?

Sincerely,

Dawn, US

Hi Paul

it was an attempt to delay the osteo.  my problems started when I was 13 and had a condition called slipped upper femoral epivisis.  Both my hips had to be pinned.  I always knew I would need a replacement at some point.  I always sort of felt well they are buggered anyway so let's keep going till they fail.  Sports, outdoor pursuits and years of training have finally caught up,with me and its time,to pay the piper.  Asmimsaid in a earlier post I am thinking it is almost like a placebo.  Two days now and there is still a dull ache from the injection site the pain may have reduced slightly but hip still locking and grinding.  I have been seeing the same consultant for almost ten years now he is amazed I have lasted this long.  I feel they are hoping it may ease the pain until my surgery.  I also suffer from chronic back pain again another injury and the dodgy hip it having an effect on it as well.  My knees are hammered as well I have also had two surgeries on my left arm for carpel tunnel and ulner nerve release.  I need the same on my right arm which will hopefully happen in the next few weeks.  Due to the loss of grip in my hands they feel until this is sorted iw old not be able to use crutches safely and would be at risk of falls.  I am a total,disaster each time I see my consultant he just laughs.

Hi Paul

I also suffer from nerve pain due to back.  After trail and error my GP now has me on amitriptline, gabapentin and baclofen for nerve pain.  They can leave you a bit groggy at times but they have helped me greatly with nerve pain.  They also have the added bonus of being a great excuse on the course blame it on the meds

Oh what challenges you have faced and are still facing. I really like your strong spirit! My hope for you is for you to never lose that fight the good fight roll with the punches keep on keeping on spirit.

You mentioned about needing surgeries prior to the THR's because of lack of grip to be able to use crutches. I too had to have two major surgeries on both hands in preparation for the THR's because arthritis had rendered my thumbs useless and I could not use crutches.

So I had a Frankenstein procedure done on each hand and a carpel tunnel release on one hand. This took two years to complete and heal. But it was worth it!

Best of outcome for you.

Dawn, US