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Severe groin pain pre-op

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louise2602
louise2602

Hi all. For a few months I've had severe groin pain right n left but much worse in the left. I had probs on standing and had to lock my hip back into place before I could walk. Then I'd get a short sharp pain on turning and walking all of a sudden out of the blue so had hip steroid inj but pain in groin still there 9 days later. Thing is my consultant wants me to have THR right hip. I've severe arthritis. I'm worried if I have it then how will I cope with the left groin pain as the inj doesn't seem to have worked it may be the pain is coming from elsewhere. I also have bulging discs back L4/L5 and SI joint sacroilitis. I'm very restricted as to what I can do and am almost housebound. Ive had inj in the back and they have worked for a couple of months bit thats it. Due to see Consultant in 5 weeks. Any advice please?

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  • Tammy55
    Tammy55 louise2602

    Posted

    Louise

    my brother had severe groin pain prior to his THR and came out after with none.  I had no groin pain, my pain was joint and outside of the hip. Had my THRmon Sept. 9th and still healing. Hope this info helps ❤️

    • louise2602
      louise2602 Tammy55

      Posted

      Tammy

      That's very helpful info. I'm discovering that groin pain is a classic hip prob symptom more and more. Wishing you all the very best and a speedy recovery. X

  • Kikeena
    Kikeena louise2602

    Posted

    All my hip pain was in the groin and very little in the actual hip. Apparently this is where hip pain often appears. I had an injection in May and it improved but returned. I had my hip replaced 11 days ago no so far absolutely no groin pain. It used to catch if I twisted or moved the wrong wayway. People were beginning to comment because I couldn't hide the pain on my face. It is so good to be without that pain. Although the replacement is painful in its own way at least the pain is decreasing instead of increasing.

    I would encourage you to have the surgery. Life sounds pretty miserable.

    • louise2602
      louise2602 Kikeena

      Posted

      Wow your pre op groin pain is exactly as mine is now catches you unawares and I actually make a noise when it happens and stop in my tracks, so uncomfortable. Yes I think it's the best solution and great you had yours done. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
    • Kikeena
      Kikeena louise2602

      Posted

      Thanks Louise. I hope my experience can be helpful. Day 11 and I would say I actually have less pain now than pre op. It's a different pain and more achy but I have meds that cover it. So glad I took the plunge.

      I think it's not just the pain, or the limited mobility but also the anxiety about surgery that all contribute to loss of lifestyle. The sooner we do it the less anxiety we have to endure.

    • louise2602
      louise2602 Kikeena

      Posted

      Kikeena

      You r so right a lot of it is all in the mind and we must remain hopeful and positive. I've learned a lot and gained useful info from this forum. Wishing you warm wishes for the future. X

  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 louise2602

    Posted

    Hip sufferers quite often have referred pain which can be in a number of places including the groin. I had so much pain in my knee that was convinced  I needed a knee replacement. Luckily my GP was aware of such things and ensured I had X-rays of both knee and hip, which showed bone on bone in hip. Post op not a twinge in the knee
  • renee01952
    renee01952 louise2602

    Posted

    Dear Louise -

    I am so sorry to hear that you are in so much pain ... I can relate to what you're experiencing ... 

    as said here, pain in groin is usually an indication that there is a problem with hips ... (I thought I had just pulled a muscle) - 

    I had pain on both sides and eventhough right hip showed bone-on-bone and left hip mild OA, my left hip felt nore painful and weak - so, like you, I was worried how it will be after I had Right Hip THR .... 

    first right hip THR was on March 16, 2015 ... felt great for weeks and then, sorry to say, my left side started to get painful again.    

    x-ray then showed bone on bone of left hip joint and had 2nd surgery September 10, 2015 -

    I know, it doesn't sound so optimistic, but honestly, what a difference .. it will absolutely not get better - 

    it is a tough decision and nobody can really advise you except your consultant ...

    good luck - I know you will make the right decision when the time is right.

    take care 

    warm big hug

    renee

    • louise2602
      louise2602 renee01952

      Posted

      Renee

      That sounds very similar to me. Isn't os so painful. I'm glad you managed to get it sorted and can't wait for my next appt. life is pretty miserable right now. I will defo have it done and just hope it will be a success. I'm carry extra weight so worried about that but will try to get rid of some beforehand.

      Kind Regards X

  • renee01952
    renee01952 louise2602

    Posted

    Hi Louise, 

    I know what you mean - I have added so much weight due to declining energy and increasing pain ....it is emberassing .... I am a sensible eater, always have been ..

    taking pain medication is not helping losing weight either , in my case ...

    so, now both hips are done and I already can feel my energy coming back ... I want to enjoy these new hips for a long time and less weight would surely help...

    not sure how I am gonna do it ... rolleyes

    do what you can and don't use it to delay surgery (just saying)

    love

    renee

     

    • louise2602
      louise2602 renee01952

      Posted

      Renee

      You are such an inspiration. Me too weight has defo increased due to meds, inactivity due to discomfort and feeling down. I must and will get rid of a stone at least prior to the op. it's bad enough I can see my flabby belly without anyone else having the displeasure. I'll defo go for it. X

    • renee01952
      renee01952 louise2602

      Posted

      I am rooting for you Louise ... be gentle and kind to your self ... like, be your own best girlfriend .... 

      please keep us posted 

      warm hug

      renee

    • louise2602
      louise2602 renee01952

      Posted

      Really nice kind words Renee. Much appreciated and will stay in touch for sure. It's a hard decision to make but one that has to be done.

      Kind Regards

      Louise X

  • Loral
    Loral louise2602

    Posted

    I had terrible groin pain and I to have bulging discs L1 L2 L3 L4, my groin pain is gone, my hip feels terrific, my back well it still hurts when I over do it.

    The surgery was well worth losing the pain.

    • louise2602
      louise2602 Loral

      Posted

      That sounds terrific so you understand groin pain it's dreadful. Listening to you and others I'm defo going to go for it. Warm Regards
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