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Non-operated hip pain

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mary25429
mary25429

i had THR on my right hip Sept. 18 and last week I noticed my left hip is hurting. I started outpatient PT last week. I don't know if that would cause it but it feels suspiciously like my right hip when it started to go. Has anyone else experienced this?

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  • bripro
    bripro mary25429

    Posted

    When they diagnosed your right hip was anything said about the left? Both mine went at the same time.  What was your activity level before therapy? 
    • mary25429
      mary25429 bripro

      Posted

      Nothing was said at the time about the left. My right came on sudden. I was laid up over my right hip for five months and was on crutches the whole time.
  • Tboom
    Tboom mary25429

    Posted

    Hi Mary

    I am due to have my left hip replaced Dec. 6 and have been told my right hip has to be done 90 days after. Both of mine have worn out at the same time. Sounds like you're in the same shape as me. I will just be glad to be able to walk again without a walker or cane.

  • jan68388
    jan68388 mary25429

    Posted

    Hello Mary, I had the same replacement on my left hip on September 27th due to trauma from a dog knocking me over. I had never had problems with my hips before, but now I sometimes have pain in my other hip, and I think it's due to all the extra pressure it has taken. I am sure we are walking slightly differently than before and it takes its toll on other joints, so it seems we have to take more care of those than the operated one!! I take some paracetamol or ibuprofen for it .

  • renee01952
    renee01952 mary25429

    Posted

    Hi Mary, 

    How are you doing? 

    It is possible that your other hip is "going" .... 

    At my 6 weeks follow up appointment for 1st (R) THR the xray showed rapid decline of left hip - almost bone on bone - I was shocked when I was told that Left hip needed to be replaced as 6 months prior x-ray showed mild decline only --- it can happen this fast -  2nd THR surgery was 6 months after 1st one -

    When is your next appointment with your surgeon?   

    How are you getting on otherwise?

    Big warm hug

    renee

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