Has Anyone Had Acupuncture as Part of THR Recovery?

Thanks Hazel. I've never had acupuncture, but several of my friends have it regularly. My son decided to go because it was offered as part of his plan. He finds the naturopath to be intelligent and she has other suggestions. I'm sure he likes the positive attention, too. All of that makes it worthwhile for him.

I'm considering it for myself, Jenny - my fingers and elbow are aching as I type this, and my knee has been giving me grief, too. Thanks for weighing in!

Rich, I have the feeling my son will stop if it becomes more bother than it's worth. Thanks for your answer. The fact that it did help means something!

Your Welcome !!  

Where are you located? I think the preference would be for people to wait until "older" for a THR but plenty of younger folks NEED and get them. A friend had his when we were in our 30s and thankfully his is holding up quite well. I just had mine. I'm 54. They discussed holding off as long as I could which I did, though it wasn't very long- a few months, not years and I wouldn't advise anyone to wait once a certain level of uncontrolled pain hits. There is nothing but more pain to be gained by waiting!! If your son is having advanced pain -X-rays should be able to document the NEED for it. Make calls and get second and even third opinions. Good luck.

You are welcome to DM me with more questios, Karno. My son is 30, 29 when the left hip was diagnosed. The first surgeon told him he "was not ready, maybe in two year". Son's response was he wanted to break this man's hands. Me too. 

He and his GP worked hard to get a second opinion. At least 2 months passed before he saw the second surgeon, who took one look at son and his hobbling and said he would do the surgery. 

As often happens, the other hip showed the same signs, which increased with time. After an MRI, the surgeon agreed to operate on the right hip. 

Karno, where are you located? You must get a second opinion. Quality of life is so important. I was prepared to pay for the second surgery out of pocket if insurance didn't cover it. 

Best to you.

We're in Gravesend, Kent and, unfortunately, my son has just had a second opinion.  They did an MRI scan but also warned that they probably wouldn't do a replacement yet because it wouldn't last long and he'd have to have it done again, second time isn't always successful apparently or is it down to costs?!!  He's been in constant pain for years now, has no quality of life and suffers from depression too, brought on by the life he's living.  If I could borrow the money to have it done, I would.

Karno

This is ludicrous !!! I am 56 and had mine 4 weeks ago NHS wales. I was told the youngest they did was 17 and the oldest 94 ! I was told by my surgeon I would probably need another because of my age but it was to do with quality of life as I am quite active ! That I would benefit more as quality of life was important and that I would reap rewards as it would stop the pain . I was told my age was a ' problem ' as I would need another but they were more than happy to do it to give me a better life . Totally opposite to what you have been told ! They also said they were increasingly putting hips in to

People in their 30 40 and 50 's.

The NHS has to be taken by the horns and challenged ..

I suggest you WRITE personally to another hip surgeon in a different area/ health board explaining the situation and asking if one of them would take him in . What have you got to lose ???

Private is about £7000

Challenge this decision even if you gave to get your MP or the press involved . I have done this about three times ( not in relation to my hip ) and won . They hate the bad publicity and even though it should not have to be like that .. They tend to act if challenged . You could say your son is suffering mentally so your considering sueing them for distress .

An awful thing to do I agree but it is your son so fight tooth and nail and do NOT accept it . Trust me ... It does work . When I found out my dads stroke result was just laying in a tray and would not be reviewed for weeks I said I was contacting the press immediately . I had the head of radiology on the phone in 30 mins and it was done there and then . Fight it .. Good luck c

Thanks for this information.  I'm going to get onto this tomorrow.  I hate seeing my son like this and when he's going through the depression, I never know if he's still going to be with us when I wake up.  It's all down to his lack of a decent life, he can't work so never has any money so never meets up with friends, he used to be very sporty, played football and was being watched by a scout but that's all finished now, he just vegetates.  With hip replacement he can live again!!!  Once again thanks and good luck with your recovery😊

Yes just because the NHS says one thing you DONT have to accept it ! Get a list of the best hip surgeons near you .. Google it there is a list ... And write to some personally and say what has happened . It would help if you could quote any medical

Details . It is not medically ethical but then doctors take the hipocrathic oath to end suffering !

Then take his letter .. Which may say I cannot help you .. Back to your doctor and say I am researching myself as its not good enough and also make a complaint to the hospital administrator . In other words the complaint dept of the hospital that has said no saying you are being forced to approach other surgeons . In other words don't accept it and they will have to look into it if you have made an official complaint . Make sure you stress mental anguish a lot as in legal worlds mental anguish is very significant .

Oh I'm definitely going to follow this up, I have to for my son!!  I've already started googling and found about 5 in the south of England.  I'll be composing in the morning and sending in the afternoon!!!

You go girl best of luck !!!!

I agree with hazel14263. Today you must be your own best advocate. Knowledge is power. Please, do not just depend on medical personnel. Physicians are humans and they have all had different experiences regarding surgery. And, so their advice and opinions will be shaded by those experiences.

Your son does not need to suffer. Knee, hip, shoulder replacements today are not designed to last forever. The younger you are when you get the first, the larger probability you will need to get another later in life. But that is not a reason not to have it done now.