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Margy70
Margy70

I had a new hip replacement 9 weeks ago I was still having pain but not too bad when suddenly today my hip became extremely painful for no reason I can't put any weight on it I've taken paracetamol and am forced to rest it. I am worried there might be something wrong is this pain after so long normal .people I know tell me how wonderful their hip OPS. were and how they returned to normal so quickly, I feel as though I'm taking too long and now I can't do anything again feeling disappointed and worried margaret

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  • julie1717
    julie1717 Margy70

    Posted

    hi. if it was me I'd go and get it checked out probably where they can xray it if necessary. I've never had one but it sounds like how they describe a dislocation ?? especially if you cant weight bear on it.

    good luck ket us know how you get on

  • RichardKen
    RichardKen Margy70

    Posted

    Please tell us exactly where the pain. is. Cheers Richard

  • angela90119
    angela90119 Margy70

    Posted

    hi there

    i feel you should go to doctors or a and e ,

    i had something similar couldnt put any weight on it and very painful .

    it could be a abscaptular bleed ?

    or swelling from ligament ?

    rest up but do ket your surgeon know

    hope you sort it , hang in there

  • Margy70
    Margy70

    Posted

    I tried ringing the hospital tried 111, and tried local doctor, I could not find anyone to talk to advice was a and e, its 1hrs. journey so I have made an emergency appointment this after noon at doctor s.the pain came on suddenly while making a cup of tea , a sharp pain right in the joint radiating down my leg to my ankle, I am not able to put wieght on it , I'm taking pain killers and forced rest,

    • lesley26253
      lesley26253 Margy70

      Posted

      i have had a simimlar expirence i had the consultant tell me it was a nerve in my back and would ease i was doing ok it wasnt my hip its more my leg down to my ankle. walking makes it worse. i saw my dr as i have RA & fybramyalgia as well i thought might be that flaring up to. She has put me on pain patches with paracetamol and dyhydracodine.

      it is a good idea your going to your dr as it sounds a bit like mine had op 23rd MAY I CERTAINLY DONT FEEL IT WAS THE BEST THINK I DID . GOOD LUCK

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen lesley26253

      Posted

      If you needed a hip replacement I rather wonder how your situation would have been improved by not having the surgery. Keeping up the exercises and using both crutches until you are walking strongly with a good gait is the best way forward if the surgeon has done a good job. Cheers, Richard

  • Margy70
    Margy70

    Posted

    I went to see my doctor I was told I was doing things my hip is not ready for, I was given stronger pain killers and told to give my body time to heal as it is a big op, and everyone is different some people take longer than others, I must say I was trying to run before I could walk I felt I was expected to do better and not give in to pain. my hip just said no I couldn't do any thing for 24 hours it was bed rest until it had settled down , so I will listen to my hip and be more careful thankyou for your support I've written all this as it might help someone else

    • lesley26253
      lesley26253 Margy70

      Posted

      I was this too glad you got a positive result.

      i think im still trying to hard not sure how to get over that one

    • julie1717
      julie1717 Margy70

      Posted

      hi. very pleased it turns out to be nothing portable: )

      yes it's very hard not to try to push yourself too hard but I'm learning to listen to my body more. I've found if I do too much ( like mowing my lawn for example) it jiggers me up for a couple of days so I end up doing very little for that time. I'm still taking painkillers twice a day (otc ones) .

      think esp with being on here which is brilliant you can see how well others do but how others cope with their recovery. I know just before I had my OP my eldest daughter said to me "by christmas you'll be better" and I can remember thinking I'll be better well before then no fear. but I think tbh shes right. will be a good 6 months + before I can say that.

      anyway rest easy and listen to your body - it's very good at giving you hints .

  • lesley26253
    lesley26253 Margy70

    Posted

    my body is certainly letting me know when i have done to much its not my more my legs wont work as they should. Today ive not done so much and at my pace and i dont feel so much in pain so good a step in th right direction

    pacing resting and listening to our bodies is the key

  • maree32074
    maree32074 Margy70

    Posted

    Hello Margy70

    Are you sure it is the actual hip or is it the psoas tendon causing the pain.

    Glad you have booked an appointment to check it out.

    Hopefully you have not been overdoing it or doing things you are not ready for.

    I have had 3 hip replacements (1 faulty) and am always aware to do the right thing by my hips as there is no way I want to go there again! Listen to your body and most importantly listed to your doctor and physio.

  • angela90119
    angela90119 Margy70

    Posted

    hi ive also sent him a e mail before i see him on monday .

    i thought it might be tendon as ive been researching where the pain is ?

    But i certainly felt it nearly come out again ...i know when it is muscle or joint after 4 dislocations . Now is swollen and bruised in front of thigh 😦

    thanks is good to know there are people out there with same or similar things that have been through these sort of things that happen , sometimes i feel they just placate you to get u out .

    You know think its all in your head ?

  • Margy70
    Margy70

    Posted

    yes the doctor said it was a torn ligament and I should not have been on all fours cleaning the floor, so I will definitely be more careful as I want to get back to normal with out these painful set

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