Hip replacement
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Had total hip replacement the 22nd of may.been home 4 days.. today while comming out of the bathroom with my walker. I got a leg cramp.straightened out my leg behind me..got a sharp pain In lower back..now it kills me to get outa bed to pee.. iam scared I did something....lower back is aching into groin. (( to much to soon?
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hope4cure shayne_56755
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Are you ok with calling the nurse for a XRAY? Just to check for any injury? Also rest as much as possible ice the area and take pain meds as needed until you can call or see your doctor. Hope your better soon. It's only been less than a week since major surgery usually the first few weeks are the toughest. I hope all is OK.
RichardKen shayne_56755
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Cheers Richard
jackie54344 shayne_56755
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steve86482 shayne_56755
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renee01952 shayne_56755
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warm welcome to the hippies forum ...
sounds like a , very painful, spasm to me - I agree, make an appointment with your surgeon or GP - pperhaps they can prescribe you a muscle relaxant -
Maybe a heat pad ???
Let us know how you are getting on, okay?
big warm hug
renee
kimberley38758 shayne_56755
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Hi Shayne,
Hopefully you straightened out the good leg (non operated side).
At 6 weeks post op the only restriction I had was not to extend that leg (operated side) backwards. You are only 4 days? I would give your specialist a call just to be on the safe side.
For the first few weeks you shouldn't be extending your leg out of its normal downward position due to risk of dislocation or the tearing of soft tissue around the hip. It's also very easy to strain or pull muscles, which is probably what you have done.
Make sure that you rest, elevate your leg and apply ice packs several times a day. This will help reduce swelling and pain.
Best of luck!