Tingling and numbness THR
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Hi, I am 4 weeks left hip posterior THR. I still have tingling and partial numbness on my operated side on leg and foot. Without this, I would be walking pretty well. Is this FOOT DROP. Would this go away? Anybody has this experience?
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Debina millie37185
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Foot drop is when you cannot or have difficulty flexing your foot upward and possibly turning it side to side.
I had my surgery in May of 2017 and still have foot drop. It is impacting my quality of life to the point that I am depressed and anxious a good deal of the time. I have a brace to hold my foot up, but I still cannot drive, do steps normally, or walk for long distances. There is constant numbness and tingling for which I am taking yet another drug. It's all awful!
I am in physical therapy twice a week, and my surgeon has not released me from his care yet. I have had MRIs, EMGs, X-rays, spinal injections for the bulging disc that has resulted from the pressure on my back from the uneven gait. I feel like all I've done for the past year is see doctors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and therapists.
Now, having painted that picture for you, if you have the ability to move your foot and walk somewhat normally, it is unlikely you have foot drop. Numbness and tingling are normal for many people following surgery.
Best of luck to you and keep moving!
millie37185 Debina
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Good luck Debina !
molly29060 millie37185
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I understand that they have to cut through the nerves that run down the outside of our thighs and sometimes further. I am 3 months out of anterior thr and the outside thigh is numb-ish still and uncomfortable to touch. It's never affected my walking though but different approach. My point is that the weird feeling and numbness.i believe will eventually resolve. Doctor said some people have it for up to a year but I dont know how yours would compare to what I'm experiencing. Good luck!
millie37185 molly29060
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Pippyj millie37185
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Yabut Pippyj
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Hi Pippyj
Im curious when you say you WALK unaided indoors. Are you walking normal or limping? I am 9 weeks po and can't seem to walk NORMALLY unaided but pretty normal with light support of a cane.
Thanks!
ptolemy Yabut
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Yabut ptolemy
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millie37185 Pippyj
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Thanks!
Millie
ptolemy Yabut
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ptolemy Yabut
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Pippyj Yabut
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Yabut millie37185
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Hi Millie
Tingling, pinging, zings, jolts, stabs and the occasional "clunk" appear to be all part of the muscles, tendons, nerves and bones finding their way back together after this invasive op.
We WILL be whole again!
Happy healing?
millie37185 Yabut
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Thank you againYabut !
Yabut millie37185
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