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Pain after 14 weeks

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barb31596
barb31596

I have more pain and have since my surgery than I did before the surgery. Has anyone had a lot of cntinuous post op pain; but eventually did get better? Infection has been ruled out and x-rays show good position. A muscle tear has not been ruled out; but surgeon is not in a hurry to do so.

Thanks, Barb

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  • AnnieK
    AnnieK barb31596

    Posted

    I wish he WERE in a hurry to diagnose your soft tissue problem. Perhaps you could see a different orthopedist for the diagnosis. Any ethical, good physician would want to help you and figure out the source of your continued pain and then give you proper treatment. Why let you languish like this, hurting? It's so wrong, Barb!
    • barb31596
      barb31596 AnnieK

      Posted

      Thanks once again, Annie. I am calling to get a second opinion from an orthopedist at a big medical center. This is absurd. I hope you are sleeping better and that you have a date for your surgery.😀

      Warmest Wishes,

      Barb

  • linda38528
    linda38528 barb31596

    Posted

    Wow - very sorry that you have been through all this and having more pain! Unfortunately this happens (see Graham's tale of woe; ditto others).

    If position and infection have been ruled out and you are worried about a muscle tear, I wonder if the orthopedic surgeon is the right professional to help. Perhaps others who work more with soft tissues would be more helpful. There are several posts about muscle tears - perhaps browse through the discussions if you don't hear back from others soon.

    Good luck Barb. I hope this gets resolved soonest.

    xxx 

    • barb31596
      barb31596 linda38528

      Posted

      Linda,

      I sent you a response and then got an error message. Not sure if it went thru. I am fnally going to get a MARS MRI to see if I have a torn muscle.

      Thank you for responding.

      All the Best,

      Barb

    • linda38528
      linda38528 barb31596

      Posted

      Good luck Barb. Nothing is simple is it? I hope the MRI will ring clarity to tell situation.

      Best,

      L

  • luvinlex
    luvinlex barb31596

    Posted

    I'm 4 months post op. RTHR - I still have aches, pains, jolts of electricity, numbness, and also, knee and lower back pain. I think we're all different when it comes to our tolerance level when it comes to pain. Did you go to physical therapy to work on the muscles and get some range of motion back? There were times I thought I had an impingement of my acetabulum, and then I thought one leg was longer than the other.. and my mind was in overdrive worrying about the pain and aches. Even now. If the pain is that unbearable, you should hold your surgeon's feet against the fire. Find an advocate in the public health system, even social workers know a lot of tricks to getting things done.I hope it's not a tear... but please get it checked. 
    • barb31596
      barb31596 luvinlex

      Posted

      As of a half hour ago, my surgeon has cme thru. I am having a MARS mri to see of there is a torn muscle. I feel much better that this is being pursued.

      Thank you for responding. I hope that you are soon free of pain. 

      Barb

  • renee01952
    renee01952 barb31596

    Posted

    Hi barb, 

    Oh dear, that is so discouraging and disappointing, isn't it - I have that too, both THR's - 

    The good thing is that there is no infection and the hardware is placed correctly .. Maybe it trochanteric pain, inflammation of the bursa?  I have that right now and it is painful ... however, to be honest, it is a different pain - NOT OA pain - but painful nonetheless - 

    Do you have physical therapy?  

    so sorry barb - as a reminder: it is major surgery and 14weeks is still early in recovery and healing -

    big warm hug

    renee

     

    • barb31596
      barb31596 renee01952

      Posted

      Rennee,

      Actually I had my trochanteric bursa removed with my THA as it has been an issue for me. My surgeon has come thru as of this morning; will get a MARS mri to see if there is a torn muscle.

      Thanks so much for your kindness and I hope that all will be well soon for you.

      Barb

    • renee01952
      renee01952 barb31596

      Posted

      👍Happy for you darling. ...

      wishing you peace of mind

      angel blessings

      renee 💙

  • rose0000
    rose0000 barb31596

    Posted

    A second opinion is needed. I don't think it is right that you are left in pain after 14 weeks. I still have muscle soreness, I had a fall so think it is just healing, but if it continued I would want some answers....and I would suggest you maybe consider seeing someone else? 

    Particularly as you describe the pain as being worse than before surgery, that can not be right. I hope they work out what is wrong and you can let us all know how you are getting on.

    The surgeon may not be in any kind of hurry but this is your life ticking by!! Hmmm....I am sure he would be in more of a hurry if it was happening to him or someone close to him. Get on the phone on the Barb is my advice! 

    • rose0000
      rose0000

      Posted

      Meant to say get on the phone Barb! iphones and this forum do not mix!!!
    • barb31596
      barb31596 rose0000

      Posted

      Rose,

      My surgeon came thru this morning.  I will have a MARS mri next week that I have been asking for to see if I tore a muscle. My pain has consistently been in a very specific location. Thanks so much for your input.

      All the Best,

      Barb

  • brenda92532
    brenda92532 barb31596

    Posted

    Hi barb

    I'm 14weeks post op. My hip doesn't hurt as much as before but I'm having problems with my foot and its holding my progress up. I just wished I could get it sorted and try to walk correctly. I keep trying to find someone to understand and be able to talk to.  Doctors don't seem to bother so I have gone to a private physio.

    Dont get dispondant and keep improving

    Brenda

    • barb31596
      barb31596 brenda92532

      Posted

      I just made an appt. with an orthopedist at a large medical center. I really think I tore a muscle. I need to a new set of eyes and ears not to mention expertise.

      Thanks for your response. I hope you can get your foot issues resolved.

      Barb

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