Six month post THR check today.

I just wanted to share my experience with everyone. You would think at six months everything would be great. It was up until 3 mo post op. I was almost pain free and walking one or two miles a few times a week.

Then I started doing some things I love, like yard work and more physically demanding activities, nothing high impact. I would suffer terrible pain in my leg and hip the next day and it would take me weeks to recover. I was very worried but the doctor told me this is common. My xrays looked good and that sometimes the muscles and tendon don't stretch like they should. He said they do encourage people to do their normal activities and have a normal life. He gave me a round of methylprednosolone (6 days) for inflammation. Me and this medication do not do well so I am not looking forward to taking it.

Anyway, I go back to the doctor in September, my one year anniversary. He said if I am still having problems they will do some test. He also said it's a good idea to keep a walking aid, crutches, walker, etc for setbacks and bad days when you just need to give the hip a rest. I didn't do that so now I will go look for crutches incase I have more bad days. Hope this gives someone some insight.

Take care

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