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THR 13 months ago,stabbing thigh pain

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soniaP1974
soniaP1974

I'm 41 and had left hip replacement December 2014,i have osteoarthritis and my right hip is at level 2.I still get stabbing pains in my thigh at times when walking.Should this still be happening?Cold weather plays my hip up so I'm dreading the cold weather we are getting soon.Need to lose weight but not sure what is the best equipment to use.I think a treadmill but hubby thinks cross trainer.Any advice greatly welcomed x

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  • rose0000
    rose0000 soniaP1974

    Posted

    Personally for hip protection cycling and swimming is your best bet. Low impact sports. The stabbing pain needs to be checked - perhaps consider booking an appointment with your consultant?
    • soniaP1974
      soniaP1974 rose0000

      Posted

      Thankyou,as i had no cement thought it would take longer to heal but makes me limp and hurts.Will make an appointment
    • soniaP1974
      soniaP1974 rose0000

      Posted

      Sitting on a bike is uncomfortable still,gets me in the cheek..
  • tpeter60
    tpeter60 soniaP1974

    Posted

    Have had similar issues with my thigh. couple things I have done that help. First do some weight work on your legs. Leg Press typically helps. I also drink a protien shake to ensure I get enough protien to help the muscles recover.

    ibuprophen helps me as well, or aleve which seems to help more, but be careful aleve thins the blood, so if you cut yourself you will bleed like a stuck pig.

    Talk to your Doc on weight loss. I spend a lot of time on the treadmill, hiking and lifint weights; however, controlling my food makes the most difference. limiting bread, white rice, white potatoes, and the like help me considerably on the weight front.

    Make sure you are getting enough vitamin suplements as well. Vitamin D makes a difference on nightly sleep for my wife and I. Vitamin B helps as well with metabolism and sleep. more than just B12.

    Hope that helps

    • rose0000
      rose0000 tpeter60

      Posted

      What a fantastic post. I will be trying all of the above , makes complete sense. Thank you tpeter
    • soniaP1974
      soniaP1974 tpeter60

      Posted

      Thankyou for your response.I have been more careful food wise lately.I got a puppy shortly after my op as a rehabilitation which made me walk her every day otherwise I don't think I would have walked much,i am on my feet walking for work,so the thought of treadmills and x trainers after or before work does not sound great but need motivation too I suppose.I will speak to my GP.I also have trouble waking up and get tired in the afternoon still.You sound motivated and hope i can be too,must try the vitamins too.👍🏻
    • tpeter60
      tpeter60 soniaP1974

      Posted

      I have had both hips replaced twice. Not motivated, just well practiced smile. 

      I got a fitbit a couple years ago to help motivate me to move during the day. I work from home and on a computer, so not overly conducive to walking during the day. 

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK soniaP1974

    Posted

    If you lose weight and your glutes shrink like mine did, you would be well advised to build up the muscles on them before the op.

    I had trouble ditching the sticks as my buttock muscles were weak.

    Graham

  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 soniaP1974

    Posted

    I know several people who have been referred to slimming groups by the GP, this means you get it for free. Worth seeing your GP to ask about whilst also asking about the pain. In this area people can also be referred to exercise classes, rather than just physio, by the GP. 

     

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