Hip replacement
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11 months ago I had a left hip replacement every since I have weakness and pain walking up stairs or hills, I have trouble getting up from sitting down and can't get up from the floor without support
My DR says my X-rays look fine but I know something is not right.
Does anyone no what this could be or has any one alse experienced this.
Thank you for any help anyone can give me.
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gillEE glenys78142
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Sredni393 glenys78142
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jane426 glenys78142
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I had a right ceramic total hip replacement in July 2013 but until recently knew something was not quite right.
I did all the exercises that I was given and more besides but still had discomfort.
Very recently a young Doctor suggested I try a deep muscle massage as this might be the trouble along with scar tissue. I found a lovely lady locally who had just started to practice this and went along to see her (she is a retired nurse, by the way). From the very first treatment I was 1,000,000 per cent improved. I now see her every two weeks and will have 'maintenance' treatment for as long as I feel I need to. She tells me it was the deep muscle in the bottom and lots of scar tissue. If you can find someone near to you who practises this procedure do try it.
I still walk with a slight limp but am working on this.
Good luck to you. Do keep us all posted.
destiney00306 glenys78142
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debbie04463 glenys78142
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ginger47520 glenys78142
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I'm on your bus now.So a lot of sitting.The hotel b.r.almost on the floor.Like for a little child. I liked never get up from there.This is also 15 day trip over the thousand miles I'm grateful I have a few tramadol.
There may be nothing major wrong. Perhaps you just need more time to heal.
Paulus1949 glenys78142
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It took me 16wks to be able to climb stairs..I still cannot get up from a kneeling position without support,but I had this issue before my hip replacement .
Ive been told it's caused by weakness in my lower back muscles and arthritis in my spine,I just have to live with it.
My new hip though is pretty good,apart from slight groin pain whilst driving.
Hoping to have a RTHR ASAP.
I'm thinking of buying an exercise bike,just need to try one before buying..
Anyone else used one,thanks.
Hope you improve Glenys.
alexis_a_5 glenys78142
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Paulus1949 glenys78142
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I've used it every day,easy spinning for 15mins to start and gradually building up the time and resistance...
The model is a York performance 215 costing £209 delivered..
It's a fantastic bike with a great little performance display console,and a very low step in height for us folks with hip issues..I can fully recommend it to anyone wanting to build up their Abs & Quads post op.
Im waiting for my second THR in a year,so hope building up the muscles pre op will speed up my recovery.
Sredni393 Paulus1949
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At least it doesn't feel a cause for concern intuitively. But I'm not using my rowing stuff. . Is there anyone in the site either avoiding or embracing rowing so to speak. ...
Paulus1949 Sredni393
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My main reason for the bike though was to improve my cardio vascular activity,the lack of which, with all it's health implications, since my THR has always worried me,it can be a vicious circle making you prone to other illnesses.
I can only speak for myself but after using the bike for 20-40mins every day this week my hips and general well being feel much better,and I'm hoping to slowly increase the intensity,we'll see how it goes?
I know this is probably partly psychological but even so if it works then why not..I believe rowing is something best avoided if you have joint issues?
I should add,always get the advice of your doctor before starting any exercise programme,it might not be right for all..and if it gives serious pain then stop straight away.
Paulus1949 glenys78142
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The left one 8mnths ago has settled down pretty well which in a strange way worries me,the next one might not go as well. Hmmmm.