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Hip OA. Can bone fragments 'move'?

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Sue123456
Sue123456

Hi, I have OA in both knees and 1 hip. I've had an injection in 1 knee but it didn't make any difference. My hip has been getting worse recently with a grinding sound and feel - especially going up and down stairs. The pain has been awful. However, tonight, it seems like the 'bits' that were grinding have moved. The pain has gone and I have a lot more movement. Is this something that can happen and will it last? Thanks for any replies! Sue xxx

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  • Stem_cell
    Stem_cell Sue123456

    Posted

    What exactly did you have injected into your knee? There are different types of stem cells, or hyluronic acid or PRP or cortisone ...
    • Sue123456
      Sue123456 Stem_cell

      Posted

      It was a steroid injection and made no difference at all. To say I was disappointed is an understatement!
    • Chisi
      Chisi Stem_cell

      Posted

      Very interesting, is it available in UK?
    • Stem_cell
      Stem_cell Chisi

      Posted

      Yes it is.  Google Holland  & Barrett  now sell cannabis oil. 

  • Stem_cell
    Stem_cell Sue123456

    Posted

    Perhaps a bone spur broke off.  Have you told your doctor all of this?  What was  the response.
    • Sue123456
      Sue123456 Stem_cell

      Posted

      It only happened last night. It still feels so much better today. I was thinking it might be a bit of 'gravel' that had worn off and moved to somewhere that wasn't interfering with movement?

  • thisolegirl
    thisolegirl Sue123456

    Posted

    Enjoy the reprie! Have you been doing exercises? It's probably temporary but enjoy it!

    • Sue123456
      Sue123456 thisolegirl

      Posted

      I've not been exercising although I should do really. I'm enjoying being without the pain, and hoping it lasts!

    • Stem_cell
      Stem_cell Sue123456

      Posted

      Cortisone is a steroid .  I know people who have this injected into their knees and they quite often have relief for 6 months, sometimes less, sometimes like you, not at all .  It is not meant to be a permanent and never is.

      Long may your pain free life go on!  You might want to investigate CBD oil made from hemp oil. It is legal in 50 states. It is a medical marijuana oil but does NOT  contain THC which is the chemical that makes you high.  Anyone can buy it online, or in health food stores. I’m going to try it for sleep... because I suffer from insomnia and Seriously, who doesn’t?  

      I’ve read a lot of positive information about it.  It’s also supposed to have anti inflammatory properties and I’m hoping it will also help with my knees

    • Chisi
      Chisi Sue123456

      Posted

      I started physio this week. It makes perfect sense to exercise because the lack of it can make the muscles around your painful knee joints weaken and in turn not help the OA to improve.
    • Chisi
      Chisi Sue123456

      Posted

      I started physio this week. It makes perfect sense to exercise because the lack of it can make the muscles around your painful knee joints weaken and in turn not help the OA to improve.
  • Chisi
    Chisi Sue123456

    Posted

    Hi Sue

    So very happy to hear of your pain free.

    I'm just starting to experience OA in both knees (see previous posts) so don't have any idea of how long your pain free feelings will last but I hope it will be forever.

    I don't have grinding feelings just a very painful hot poker stabbing pains.

    • Sue123456
      Sue123456 Chisi

      Posted

      Thanks. Hot poker describes it perfectly!
  • Chisi
    Chisi Sue123456

    Posted

    No idea but enjoy your pain free time, hope it's forever.

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