I'm 5 months post Anterior HR & have burning pain and stiffness with pinching during movement

I had a Total Hip Replacement (THR) 5 months ago (on 8/25/16.)

I am still experiencing stiffness, numbness, & a pinching pain in my hip when I try and exercise my hip.

I mainly get a burning pain in the outside of my hip, along with a numbness feeling when I'm sleeping. (I'm a side sleeper and the burning, numbing pain I get while trying to sleep, wakes me constantly.). I also get a pinching feeling in my groin which will run into my lower back. Has anyone else experienced this and did it ever go away?

I have been icing taking anti-inflamatories, and my Dr. still can't figure out what is going on? He says that my hip has been replaced (duh!) so he can't understand why I'm still having pain?

I'm concerned, as I I'm Only (52) and have always been active. I am still walking with a cane because of the burning, stiffness, numbness & pinching I still get in my operated (left) leg.

In addition, if I sit or stand too long I get stiffness, numbness and a pinching pain that runs into my back. I used to walk 5mi./Day, Cycle, do yoga, and weight bearing exercises.

Now, I still can't walk more than a block without tightening up! I have to do my exercises in a pool, since my hip is so stiff, the water helps me move through my exercises without as much stiffness and pain. But, the whole reason I had the THR was to get better, not worse. By now I thought I'd at least be able to walk & sit without pain!

Please, if anyone has experienced such a set back or lack of progress, please advise.

Most people I have spoken to who had THR, have healed within a few months!

I'm going on 6 months post op. And feel like I'm regressing instead of progressing!

Any feedback, advice or explanation as to what may be going? And what you or your Dr. fixed or cured your pain is greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for any advice.🙏

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