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jools2512
jools2512

Does anyone else have symptoms of burning / itching almost as if it is under the scar? I'm also getting itching exactly where the staple holes were on the skin. I'm five months post op and the last week or so I've felt this. The area around the scar and side of the buttock also feel a bit numb but full feeling has not yet returned, it's a really odd sensation. 

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  • steven07363
    steven07363 jools2512

    Posted

    Hi jools m,

    I, too, am 5 months past post op.  I Do NOT have the itching, but DO have the numbness.

    Steve

    • diannesk
      diannesk steven07363

      Posted

      I'm almost 8 weeks post THR and have the thigh numbness with a little swelling, too. It is helpful to read that it's not unusual at this time. I continue to elevate and ice at times.

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure jools2512

    Posted

    The numb feeling lasted for weeks and  months . The sore irritated incision caused from clothing movement rubbing in my case and healing. Both hips went thru THR and revision a few months ago as the tissue heals goes thru various stages. Sometimes a movement will aggravate the incision especially bending down. I found just rest and antiinflammatory meds, ice help calm it down

    Your very early in thru the healing process it takes time and patience to get past all the irritating issues of recovery. As long as it is not red, hot or painful it's the normal healing process.

    Many healing blessings sent your way😊

  • steve86482
    steve86482 jools2512

    Posted

    I had the numb feeling that gradually lessened over 6-9 months. Can’t recall much itching. 
  • Ducksoup
    Ducksoup jools2512

    Posted

    All part of the recovery process for some of us.  Nerves were cut in the installation of your prosthesis.  Both the nerves and healing tissue can itch.  Take your temperature, look and see if the incision is redder than normal or produces heat.  Are you suffering additional pain?  Is there drainage?  If yes to these, call your doc ASAP.  Not trying to scare you but early on these items are important. More than likely it is just the healing process.  Rely on my personal experience.
    • jools2512
      jools2512 Ducksoup

      Posted

      Hi Ducksoup,

      ?No additional redness or temperature. Yes I've got new discomfort / pain and I think it's a mixture of continued healing and the muscles showing their displeasure generally. I laid off doing the prescribed exercises a bit and that did help somewhat, but I'm trying not to not do enough either. Took the dog out in lovely fresh snow today, but oh boy was my thigh and buttock protesting! I guess the trouble is you feel so amazing compared to your pre prosthesis self that you get a bit impatient! In it for the long haul I guess!

    • Ducksoup
      Ducksoup jools2512

      Posted

      Exactamente!  I was in the snow here a few weeks back and the bitter cold affected my hip as well.  Keep on trucking!
  • Nuggie56
    Nuggie56 jools2512

    Posted

    I had severe itching but was told anesthesia maybe wearing off or the healing has begun. I do not have it now only going into six weeks coming Monday. I am following you guys to better help me to understand. Everyone has really helped.
  • sharon64223
    sharon64223 jools2512

    Posted

    Hi haw you doing just want you to know I understand what you mean and when it comes to being num I understand that to I had my hip replacement in 2016 and I still very num specifically in my bottom and the back of my leg till this day but my bottom is very painful so I live on pain killer's so that is my life so I know what you are saying...

    • sharon64223
      sharon64223

      Posted

      Sorry just wanted to say I had my other hip done in 2017 so I have a double hip replacement double knee replacement done and my pain is more my bottom one side is very painful I live on morphine on a daily basis I suffer from a bad case of arthritis I have it bad in my back bottom part of my spine that is how come I had a double hip replacement and a double knee replacement just last week I fell over in the snow and I was in pain I thought nothing about it but the pain became to mush so I went to the hospital and after doing a xraythey found I cracked the top part of my new hip so I am back in hospital had to replace the cup....
    • Nuggie56
      Nuggie56 sharon64223

      Posted

      I am truly sorry to hear of you paining so badly. I am today 6 weeks post-op and still have 4 more weeks of physical therapy. I was told by the surgeon to think about my other hip but after reading how so many has issues after the second I am going to try an alternative since my right hip is no where near how the left onestarted. I endured tremendous pain pain for over a year or so. I am thankful you all share with us how your situation is. I pray you feel better.
    • jools2512
      jools2512 sharon64223

      Posted

      Sharon,

      ?I'm so sorry you have had so much to put up with, but you are some serious inspiration just getting on with it! Clearly you will overcome your current troubles too. biggrin

  • judy08415
    judy08415 jools2512

    Posted

    Hi Jools,

    Yes, I had burning so badly that I felt like my incision was literally on fire,  My doctor send "another" pill to my hospital room and it stopped altogether.  I'm sorry I don't what I swallowed but it dang sure worked.  Once and for all.  Assuming some sort of "nerve" pill, )not the kind our moms took in the 60's!)  All the best.  And I've had 3 done in 12 months (I really am not a 3 legged homo sapien, the first side was a total failure).  Having said that, it's quite interesting that this time I have no feeling yet from the "re-do" on December 30th but I ignore that. Onward and Upward!  It's going to be alright.

    Blessings to you

    • berni22417
      berni22417 judy08415

      Posted

      I have had 3 new hips in the last 4.5 years, the last one 18 months ago damaged my sciatic nerve. I had horrendous burning on my other thigh for about 6 months, I couldn't touch it, that still flares up occasionally but not so intense. My calf and side of my foot on the operated leg is still quite numb, but at least I can now bend to massage it. I get aches in my buttocks, which is worse the more I move around, but it is better than having 2 broken hips !. I think the main lesson I learned, which no one explained is to keep elevating the legs with ice packs for many many months, not just a couple of weeks post op. I still get swollen ankles especially in hot weather, but appreciate it is just something I will have to live with. We all recover at different paces and have our own lasting issues, but its good to know I am not on my own and read about people in the same situation.  I do get strange looks when I say I've had 3 new hips !, but I agree with you and keep looking for the positive as only I can decide how I accept this and live my life with the issues the operations have left me with. Best wishes to you.

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