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trochanteric bursa

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renee01952
renee01952

Hi lovely people,

I had my 12 months and 6 months appointment with the surgeon .

In short: 1st R THR on March 16 2015 and 2nd L THR on September 10 2015 -

Recovery is okay, eventhough I am a bit disappointed  .. I though I would be further along by now .. My old new hip has been acting up for a while now - Pain in buttock, right cheek, side thigh pain , pain in groin (also Left one) ... all in all, not such a happy puppie -

New x-ray was taken and discussed with surgeon, who, by the way, is eye-candy ... wow ... my surgeon quit (was fed up with all changes and filling out infinte forms) - so I got this one ...

Back to the hips ... x- ray showed hardware to be in place correctly - legs are same legs (legs were checked and position of knees) 

Now this - groin- pain -and- soreness- and stiffness -and I can barely walk after I sit for a while ... He presses on my hips, outer thigh, upper thigh - these areas are very tender - 

So, his diagnoses right now is :  trochanteric bursa - or Bursitis

He explained how this inflammation can occur after THR - How learning to walk properly and all the things we have to relearn has an effect on the body, including the bursa ..

He will not give me a steriod injection because of infection hazard through skin with needle - 

Not unusual at this stage, apparently ... Wants me to do strenghtening exercises like clam, standing on one leg, side leg lifts etc.

Need to give it an additional 6-8 weeks ... If there is no improvement then he will go anothere route (MRI and maybe steriod injection)

Other than this, I am good to go - Crossing legs, squatting, any thing really, I can do as long as it doesn't hurt and I am confident enough to do it - 

He understands and agrees that this is disappointing but reminded me of how I felt before the surgeries ...

Do not despair newbies - This my personal story and does not have to happen to you at all ....

big warm hug

renee

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  • morriewynn
    morriewynn renee01952

    Posted

    Hi Renee,

    I have read your post and am so sorry that you now have Bursitis. Prior to being diagnosed with OA it was thought that this was my problem but after MRI the OA was revealed.

    I also noted that you only had to wait six months between surgeries . Renee was this carried out under the NHS or privately?

    My surgeon, who incidentally is also drop dead gorgeous , wanted to wait twelve months before the second replacement. After pleading with him he agreed to nine months.

    I'm ten weeks post op and today took a full trolley around Tesco. I made sure that I turned on my unoperated side. By the time I reached the checkout I was in so much pain I felt physically sick and despite rest and paracetamol it remains unabated .

    I'm full of dread to think I will have to endure this agony ,that I know can only get worse, for another six months.

    If your procedure was carried out on the NHS then perhaps I can persuade my Consultant to follow suit.

    Can you help please?

    Thank you

    Morrie

    • morriewynn
      morriewynn

      Posted

      I'm so sorry Renee

      I see that you are not from the UK.

      Again I am so very sorry that you have Bursitis.

      Whilst I can't offer any practical assistance, I am , of course always ready to offer support.

      Take care

      Lots of hugs to you

      Xxxxx

    • renee01952
      renee01952 morriewynn

      Posted

      Hi Morrie, 

      the decline of left hip joint happened rapidly - 1st xray was taken October 2014 and showed the deplorable right hip, gnawed away, bone on bone - I went in to complete denial and waited until "it went away" cheesygrin

      The had surgery march 2015 - 6 weeks follow up appoitnment and new xray taaken, left hip had gone from mild OA to severe and also bone-on-bone - Again, shocked and went in to denial - 6 months from 1st THR appointment (end of August) I was crawling - the in between months were awful and again, right hip had no chance to heal properly - 2nd THR September 10 2015 - Knowing what I know now I would not have waited 6 months but had it sooner - Unless you are fit, which I was not - 

      You will have to go through the same thing anyway and  as daunting as it sounds, it is not so bad ... 

  • rose0000
    rose0000 renee01952

    Posted

    Renee, I wondered when you would get an appointment and some advice, as reading between the lines I realised you were not happy with your hip, and haven't been for a while. In some ways you must be relieved, as it is nothing worse at least, but it is so disappointing when we are not 'pain free' as we expected to be.

    The exercises will help, deep tissue massage possibly? Not meaning to trivialise your condition but significant relief can be gained, hot warm baths and ice packs can help and time....and hopefully it will be another 'stage' and will pass....like so many before...when will it end, I hear you, but  surely this is the last stretch x

    You have been unfailing kind and so very caring to the whole world on this forum, and I mean every word when I say if anyone deserves good karma and a resolution it really is you my darling.

    Please keep us updated on how it is going, there will be others following that read your updates with great interest.

    Always big hugs and plenty of angel blessings to you  

    PS Cortisone shot I would completely agree is not a good idea - please dont consider it, short lived results and too much risk of infection....

     

  • LDW
    LDW renee01952

    Posted

    Hi renee,

    how do you feel about this now that the news has had time to settle in? Do you have someone you can talk to and let your feelings out with?

    and are you clear on all that you need to do to make the progress that you need to?

    get yourself a good team on your side - a physical therapist that you can trust to guide you through the exercises.

    did the surgeon recommend NSAID's - I'm sure he must have.

    it feels like you need a clear recovery plan that you can be focused on.

    we are all behind you on this renee.

    much love,

    lindsey x

     

    • renee01952
      renee01952 LDW

      Posted

      Hi Lindsey, 

      Actually, I feel relieved - I do my talking here, with you guys - I can express my feelings , no sugar coating and feel supported and understood - 

      So the hardware looks good on both sides - nothing has moved around or is sticking out and the tenderness is just the inflamed bursa or whatever it's called - Laying on it causes that pain, well, discomfort, and is not OA pain (what I thought in those dark early morning hours)-

      Yes, he told me to go back and take celebrex if needed and that is what I will do - One in the morning and one in the evening - 

      Thank you all for your love and support - 

    • Swindon60
      Swindon60 renee01952

      Posted

      Morning Renee hope the sun is shining in Holland as it is here in uk (at the moment )

      Hope you feeling little brighter now you have diagnosis and all these lovely messages of support from fellow hippies .

      Just want to send you a warm hug as you have to many of us (including myself )

      Seeing your cat picture ... my cat seems to find the exact wrong spot to climb or March on when I'm sitting or lying .... very painful ! Still great comfort and company too

      Warm hugs and have a nice day

      Regards Denise

    • LDW
      LDW renee01952

      Posted

      Hi again renee,

      just want to reiterate my earlier message re physios .....

      ive been doing some googling of my own, and have noticed that my condition is exacerbated by weak gluteus. Apparently for those in the know, the psoas tendon issues are a known problem if patient has weak gluteus.

      there are some glute exercises that should be avoided if psoas tendon is a problem.

      i don't feel like I've been given the right guidance by my physio, and am now looking to work with someone else.

      last night and this morning ive done some of those exercises and I am def more mobile and cheery.

      so, for what it's worth , maybe don't give up on pt completely .... Just find one who will work well with your (now) known condition.

      love, lindsey

    • renee01952
      renee01952 LDW

      Posted

      Hi Lindsey, 

      I just called another physical therapist who used to give me the massage and dry needling and have an appoitnemnt woith her tomorrow afternoon !!

      That clinic has a different approach than the ones I had before - There is no gym equipment or gym room - so not putting me on bike or treadmill and make me cycle or walk while doing  another client ... 

      I am happy you are feeling better - I already feel cheery reading your post lol

  • Loral
    Loral renee01952

    Posted

    Renee I took a 50mg Tramadol today and my pain seems to be gone, I guess I'll start taking those again every 6 hours or so....Maybe Tramadol will work for you, at least while your doing your physical therapy...
  • Loral
    Loral renee01952

    Posted

    I have my blood drawn every 3 months and the Dr. was never concerned about infection, if offered the shot I will probably have it.
  • eileen64__UK
    eileen64__UK renee01952

    Posted

    Aww Renee

    I'm sorry to hear that your in pain......dont know if you remember a long time a go....2 years ago.......I was having trochanter trouble..... weeks post op {2nd THR} doing one of their exercises I fractured my greater trochanter bone. That is permanent and still on crutches. So I really feel

    for you.  I've also got bursitis in that leg.  You are lucky that you have eye candy  LOL My consultant is lovely....but I wouldnt use the words eye candy  LOL

    Like you say ...to any newbies........dont worry. They discovered afterwards that it was because I have osteoporosis and my bones thinner that this happened to me

    Love

    Eileeen  UK

    • linda38528
      linda38528 eileen64__UK

      Posted

      But ... so many of us do have this operation as a result of osteoporosis. So, I really appreciate staying in the loop on potential implications and successful treatments. ntial .
  • Kate53CornUK
    Kate53CornUK renee01952

    Posted

    Renee, I am so sorry to hear this news but the same time I am glad you have some sort of diagnosis.

    Throughout the time I have been on this forum (May 15) we have both gone through 2 THR's and it grieved me that you were still uncomfortable, in pain, and with no answers.

    At least now you have something to work with.

    I also believe that re-learning the normal walking skills has a profound effect on the body. I am struggling with spinal pain at the moment but the doc is convinced that it is just me trying to find a new position. I haven't been on here much over the last week because I am building up a new exercise regimen and hopefully it's working.

    I am sending you as many warm hugs as you have sent me over the last 9 months and say - don't give up, keep going, keep looking for answers.

    • renee01952
      renee01952 Kate53CornUK

      Posted

      Oh kate,  I am sorry that you are struggling with spinal pain - Between the lines I felt that there was something going on with you - 

      I feel much better that it has a name - 

      Things I thiught were good , apparently are not so good ... the stationary bike?  saddle is too high and repetitive movement might have aggrevated the inflammation - (will be returned in a couple of days) - carrying heavy shopping bag ( well, I knew that) - taking walks without cane and practicing the "walk" as I started to limp more and sooner ...

      Weather is so nasty here so I am giving myself a day of staying in ! 

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