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Scared to move after hip dislocation!

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debbie65775
debbie65775

I am 43yrs old and have suffered from Rheumatoid Arthritis since i was 2yrs old. I have had numerous joint replacements, some even twice. On 24th August this year i had a right hip revision done. My surgeon said it was a difficult operation and he broke my femur during the revision. I have been recovering really well and almost ready to be walking with one crutch when on 3rd October i dislocated my hip. I was taken to my nearest hospital in Perth where they were in constant contact with my surgeon in Edinburgh. They managed to pop it back in but i have to wear a knee brace to stop knee from bending. I am having a check up with my surgeon on the 10th October. I have no idea what he will do about it. I am absolutely terrified to move in case it comes out again. I walk with 2 gutter crutches from the bedroom to the toilet and to the sitting room and thats as far as i go. Nobody mentioned if i am allowed to do any exercises as my muscles are going to get weak. Does anyone know if i can do some movement to help. I feel like i am back to square one again. I was in agony before the op but i am starting to wish i had just put up with the pain and never got this done. I dont want to be this nervous wreck scared to do anything for the rest of my life! I want to thank you all for letting me moan on and on here!

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  • mike_NY
    mike_NY debbie65775

    Posted

    Dear Debbie,   I prayed for you today at church   , I hope everything goes OK October 10th ,  you been suffering a long time,  i'm trying my best to reach out to my higher power ,and trust in him as best I could if it's broken that I am Then   Acceptance  and strength,   Will be part of my every day  medication   Regiment , l think  Renée  has her finger on it very well ....  healing is not easy God bless Mike 

    • debbie65775
      debbie65775 mike_NY

      Posted

      Dear Mike.

      That means a lot to me. 

      I will let you know how it goes on wednesday.

      Many thanks again. Xx

    • mike_NY
      mike_NY debbie65775

      Posted

      Hey Debbie, we are in this together, l never thought I'd be in this situation mind dislocated have the five weeks it was horrible and I'm dealing with nerve pain that is tremendous I Understand this is not easy the hip is unusual  by itself but when it dislocates it's a whole new game I am here for you I pray today for you and I will pray tonight got bless Mike 

    • mike_NY
      mike_NY

      Posted

      Dear Debbie, I am no holy roller but I think it's time to pull out the big guns ha ha let me know what happens after a doctors appointment prayers with you Mike

  • nzander
    nzander debbie65775

    Posted

    Hi Debbie.

    I feel your pain. Im a 46 year old female, I had a revision done in June that did not go very successfully. I had 4 dislocations in a week (2 weeks post surgery ) Had 2nd revision done in July, So i am now 12 week mark. I wore an abduction brace for 5 weeks post surgery. I was lucky enough to get a pamphlet about exercises to do and have been going to physio at our local hospital and using the pool with them I still get scared about it and have days with tears. But walking now well only limp after getting up form chair and when i have done to much. I hope today went well and that you got your answers, Good luck, Keep smiling .

    • debbie65775
      debbie65775 nzander

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply. You have had a rough time of it. Lets hope it has settled down for you. I stupidly wrote the wrong date im seeing my surgeon, its tomorrow 11th. My brain is frazzled haha. Xx
    • mike_NY
      mike_NY nzander

      Posted

      Hi Nzander, wow you been through the mill and alot of dislocations, but your taken action , l am trying hard as well,  I had hip replacement January 9 this year and the dislocated February 13 this year total nerve damage lots of pain eight months post this location ,  I have severe spine problems I had to two fusions in 1996, The replacement to thousand 10 same year needed the revision on that knee . My hip and leg hurts so bad, when my hip dislocated I heard a shift like a gear of a car and never felt pain like that in my life it was not human I sympathize with you I understand terrible pain , peace to you Mike
    • nzander
      nzander debbie65775

      Posted

      Hi Debbie. How did you get on last week. Hope things getting better for you.
    • debbie65775
      debbie65775 nzander

      Posted

      Hi.

      I got on well. My surgeon wants me to wear the brace for another 4 weeks then see him in 6 weeks. He is pleased with the xray and he is confident it wont dislocate again. If it did there are things he can do but we wont think of that haha.

      He wants me to just do plenty walking to build up my muscles.

      So hopefully things are looking up at last. Hope your well. Xx

  • meagan31714
    meagan31714 debbie65775

    Posted

    hi Debbie

    I am 42 and i had hip dysplasia. i had my hip replaced on july 16th. it dislocated on aug 3rd and i had to do revision surgery. i am also terrified it will go out again to the point where im afraid to move my body drive or really even leave the house. i am like you and wish i didnt do this.

    It now feels weak and wobbly and i think its going out again. I feel

    like this has ruined my life.

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