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Lupus sufferer in incredible pain following tkr

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Alison_Weaver
Alison_Weaver

hello I have Lupus Sle.

up untill my TKR my Lupus and arthritis pain was well controlled.

since the TKR I am in the worst pain I could ever beleave possible.

i have a severe flare up of arthritis in places never had it before, and the pain is severe.

iam really worried.

the worst pain is in both hips, and the right side of my bottom cheek.

also gave arthritis in back, wrists,fingers,feet,ancles.

never had before in these places or severity of pain.

what can I do ?

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  • johnny17592
    johnny17592 Alison_Weaver

    Posted

    Hi Alison

    Just a thought have you checked that you haven't got sciatica the symptoms you describe are common with it .

    • Alison_Weaver
      Alison_Weaver johnny17592

      Posted

      Thanks johnny,

      yes thought the same, but had sciatica before and it's nothing like that, but 

      thanks.

  • EileenH
    EileenH Alison_Weaver

    Posted

    Get back to your rheumy asap. The stress of the operation has probably triggered a flare and your medication probably needs adjusting. 

    The bum pain could be piriformis syndrome - ask about physiotherapy. The hip pain could be associated with piriformis syndrome - but it could also be trochanteric bursitis. Either way you need your rheumy in on this.

  • grandmaDylan
    grandmaDylan Alison_Weaver

    Posted

    I have the pain in my buttocks and various other places. I have fibromyalgia, it may be worth mentioning the pain to your rhumy. Hope you feel better soon
  • Gaby21
    Gaby21 Alison_Weaver

    Posted

    I think you'll find that until your walked no settles down and the change in your gait, settles everything is out of kilter! I'm in the same boat!

    • Alison_Weaver
      Alison_Weaver Gaby21

      Posted

      Thank you Gaby21

      hope your right, life's pretty tuff at the moment.

      my husband has Alzheimer's and Iam his only carer.

      wish you well.

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