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Hip replacement 14 weeks ago and having other pains - feeling fed-up!

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sarah47814
sarah47814

Hi, I had a right THR 14 weeks ago which has been ok. I know I have a problem with wear and tear of both knees.

I am still feeling quite uncomfortable in my pelvic region, lower back and knees. The hip itself is ok but I am getting aches on the outside of it.

Sorry to witter on but I am now on more medication than before I had the hip replacement to try and control the pain from the osteoarthritis.

Does anyone have any tips please. I amd 44, work full time and struggling with lack of sleep.

I am taking Diclofenac and Co-codamol.

Any tips would be a great help.

Thank you smile

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  • kimberley38758
    kimberley38758 sarah47814

    Posted

    Hi Sarah,

    You mentioned pain meds but not anything about physical therapy (PT).  PT is very imported after having a THR because the muscles need to be tightened back up.  As long as the muscles around your hip are loose, you will continue to feel pain.  You will also be at risk of the implant dislocating.  The knees will also be affected because your hips will not be aligned. 

    • sarah47814
      sarah47814 kimberley38758

      Posted

      Hi, I should of added a bit more about myself.

      I am under a physio and she is very happy with the way my hip is progressing, I am strong and should be able to start easy Pilates and gym work in the next coupld of weeks also I walk to work everyday and keep active. This paid has not been since the hip replacement but for many years. I think I was hoping for a miracle cure and thought the new hip would be the new me.

    • kimberley38758
      kimberley38758 sarah47814

      Posted

      Happy to hear that you are doing well with PT.  I'm not familiar with the meds you are taking.  Are either of these anti-inflamatory meds?  Also, try applying an ice pack to the areas where you feel pain.  Especially after a workout.  I'm almosts 7 months post op., and I'm 50 years old.  For the most part I'm doing very well.  If I overdo it, I apply the ice and take something over the counter for inflamation.  This seems to work very well for me. 

  • herse
    herse sarah47814

    Posted

    Hi there. I am 13 weeks post op and also like you have problems with by knees. What I hAve found helpful is paying for a physiotherapist who is applying a holistic approach to my body so not just focusing on my hip area. Hydrotherapy has been really useful as well. The NHS physio ( UK) only looked at my hip. Realise cost implications but well worth it. I'm 54 and work full time. Don't despair there are suggestions in this forum that will help ! Good luck

  • renee01952
    renee01952 sarah47814

    Posted

    hi sarah,  

    this can be so discouraging riight?   Our expecations are not always realistic - by 6 weeks we surely should be doing much better, but sometimes we are not ..

    A great deal of the recovery takes place in the first two months, but complete return to normal takes longer. Bone around the metal parts keeps changing and remodeling for 1 to 2 years after surgery, which is why you can feel aches and pains - 

    this is  major orthopedic surgery and caused  disruption to the rest of your body. In all likelihood, whatever your body has been doing to compensate for your hip pain or malfunction has also been causing problems all on its own.

    Getting my body in balance and keeping it balanced is challenging ..

    My new hip also pushed my pelvis out just slightly, causing the femur to bear and some knee pain as a result.  

    is the pain preventing you to sleep or is it something else?  what kind of job are you doing ...

    hang in there and come back here any time

    big warm hug

    renee

     

  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h sarah47814

    Posted

    Hi Sarah,I am in the same mode.I had my right hip replaced in 2015 & am a full time carer of my disabled Hubby. Tour be honest I know I need my left hip done & my knees,but there is no way as I will not get any proper aftercare.My Hubby had z care package but I got into hot water thanks to the social worker.I have regu large Reflexology, & when we go away I have a jacuzzi at the hotel.I take pain killers when I need them.Sorry to rant.These joints are awful at times.Its important not to rush your aftercare.regards Amanda

  • Msky
    Msky sarah47814

    Posted

    Accupuncture with prolotherapy can be helpful . I had steroids injections into my knee with little results .I had 1 knee and 2 hips replaced

    ..

  • sarah47814
    sarah47814

    Posted

    Thank you everyone for the time taken to answer me. x
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