trochanteric bursa
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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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shirley17649 renee01952
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I am SOOOO sorry to hear you have got trochanteric bursitis.
I think (never diagnosed properly) I suffered before I had my new hip. All the "experts" said bursitis will settle down in a few months. It is now THREE YEARS on Friday since I broke my femur, which was the onset of it all and led to my THR.
TENS did not work for me but lying in a warm bath would ease the pain for a while. Two baths a day was the only way I could get some relief. This bursitis CAN be treated I feel sure but the NHS did not want to diagnose me because they did not want to treat me as it is tricky and expensive. (Rant over)
Obviously you cannot sleep on the affected side and you need cushions for sitting, even when on a soft chair. My reclining chair was the best because I could take the weight off the affected joint completely for a bit.
Bursectomy might be the way forward, but you need proper expert advice from someone who can actually use a scalpel effectively.
Anti-inflammatories might help but they can be rough on the stomach lining if taken long-term. Not effective in my opinion.
Sending you a virtual bunch of flowers.
Hugs,
Shirley
renee01952 shirley17649
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See, I did not know about the not sleeping on that side - Eventhough it started to feel uncomfortable , I still would lie on it , protectiing the last operated on hip ...
Initially there all these vague sensations which are part of the healing process, I thought and still think they are - However if it gets worse contact your surgeon -
How are you getting on otherwise?
shirley17649 renee01952
Posted
I am doing really well thanks. I drove over to see some old friends yesterday and I had not seen them since I broke my femur three years ago. They are both in a lot of pain with OA so it was a reminder how fortunate I am to be painfree.
I still limp a bit at times but not compalining. I have not used my stick for weeks now and pain killers are sitting in the drawer - unused!
gloriajoy renee01952
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I don't feel qualified to offer much by way of opinion, having been in denial forever I am only now waiting for a first apt with a consultant.
Still I wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and wishing for things to get better!
On the plus side your dishy doc has confirmed that the basics are good,obviously difficult to accept when it doesn't feel like it!!
Also I would suggest he is more than eye candy,I would totally agree that cortisone shots are a very bad idea,short term relief for long term harm.
Hopefully time will bring the results you need and deserve. I know you have been patient and uncomplaining always ready with support for others.
I have noticed that you seemed a bit concerned about your progress from little hints in your posts.
Don't forget that 1) you have managed alone and I am sure that makes a big difference. 2) you are clearly very independent and uncomplaining 3)you have had not 1 but 2 very difficult procedures,so hard both on the body and the mind.
I just want to say the body is amazing and to quote a physio video I was just watching "The body wants to heal".
That video mentioned 3 points of the philosophy of the practice.
1)Help others ( just as the forum does)As the physio points out those who have personal experience can help others best.
2)Your body wants to heal.We need to help it with the right conditions.
3)Become medically aware,know what is out there,there is plenty of info.online nowadays.
Above all I want to say that this great community of hippies is wishing you well and rooting for your continued improvement.
Wishing you much love and goodwill!!
Loads of hugs!
Joyx
renee01952 gloriajoy
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are you writing me from Mallorca ???? How sweet of you -
I can feel tears coming - seriously -
I am deeply touched by all of you !! One can feel so alone and I know I am not when I have y'all - That is why I am still here
LDW gloriajoy
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thanks for the post.
i really like points 2 and 3. It's a wonderful reminder that yes the body is always aiming to heal itself, and that we need to take responsibility for allowing that to happen via expert opinion and self knowledge and the appropriate rehabilitation practices.
with that in mind, I have made an appointment with my surgeon tomorrow as I want to go through in fine detail exactly what is going on with me (ie my symptoms), and I want to understand exactly what the different causes could be and what the potential treatments are.
i DO NOT want a cortisone injection or another procedure to sort the psoas thing out.
i DO WANT excellent physio input with a clear programme that I can follow to be sure that I give my body what it wants ie TO HEAL.
(To that end I have found a top class (I hope) rehabilitation centre where they treat hip complications, as well as soccer player sports injuries and amputee rehabilitation. Their doctor called me this morning and I should have an appointment there in the next week or so.) they treat people either a week at a time, or over a period of weeks with twice weekly 2 or 3 hours sessions (which include hydrotherapy, soft tissue massage, maybe acupuncture). I feel that I am now doing all that I can with regard to resolving and rehabilitating. Definitely better than cowering under the blanket on the sofa covered in ice packs worrying myself stupid about the worst possible outcomes.
writing myself a bit of a personal motivation speech here, but thanks for prompting, and thanks for listening.
Much love over to all on this forum at whatever stage you are at .
lindsey xx
PS Thankyou LUvinlex for your message on my post yesterday (or day before). It reminded me that the right physio input can be a HUGE help and motivator. I just don't think I've been with the right physio ....
renee01952 LDW
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Please let us know what your surgeon said - good luck tomorrow -
big warm hug to all
renee
LDW renee01952
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gloriajoy LDW
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That rehab centre sounds fab!
From snippets I have picked up on the forum it seems clear that not all physios are equal, some are too forceful and can do more harm than good.If it hurts stop! seems to be a good guiding rule.
I have been lucky to have 3 sessions with a really good physio,and a few group pilates classes with an instructor who told me to only do what felt right for me. She said that the positions were to be aimed for but not always achievable at first and IF It HURTS STOP!
Good luck with your appt. hope it really helps.
Joyx
gloriajoy renee01952
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Yes I am in Mallorca,and thereby hangs a tale.
Was feeling depressed and sorry for myself but not just because of hanging around waiting for appointments.
Thing is,my grand-daughter Kimberlkey is in Malibu. She has a placement with a law firm in LA for ten months. Having looked up the location of Dume Point where she is staying on google world I really hoped to visit.
Anyway my son with his wife and my grandson have just gone over to visit Kimberley combined with a 3 week tour including Las Vegas and all kinds of amazing sights.
Kimberley and Philip,my grandson only have one week due to work for her and uni for him,but my son and his wife are doing the 3 week tour.
I so wanted to be included and hoped they would take me along but they said they would need the space in the car for their luggage, and it would be too much for me.
They have two cars,a hire car picked up at LA airport and the hire care Kimberley has for her own use.
I was so peeved I tried to book a similar tour with Saga,but nothing doing at short notice. So I promptly took myself off to Mallorca by way of compensation.
Childish I know,but I am in my second childhood so I'm allowed.
Then the day before leaving my bathroom basin waste developed a blockage.
I took the plumbing apart,didn't fix the blockage but managed to create a leak,something to go home to.Such is the lot of the single (old) woman.
So here I am on my terrace with my laptop and to add insult to injury a facebook message has just appeared in my inbox showing photos of them all looking fabulous in Las Vegas and on board a helicopter etc.etc. Do I think,How lovely for them! No I am ashamed to say I just feel jealous!
So here I am sitting on my terrace after a bowl of homemade veg. stew with the sunset in front of me and the soothing sound of birdsong from the garden.I get huge comfort from the natural world.
Most other residents have gone out to dinner, but I like to eat here quietly.
Today has been the best day weatherwise, so far it hasn't been too good cloudy and rather dull. But today the sun shone and the sky was blue.
I even took a dip in the ICY cold pool. Foolhardy but I felt fantastic afterwards.
Sometimes the internet connection here is rather iffy but touchwood it is ok at present.
I have no tv here and radio is limited to an iplayer connection so am quite happy with my laptop on the terrace.On colder evenings I sit out with a rug over my knees.
So posting messages from here is no problem.Just right now I am having a devil of a job because the wretched computer keeps altering what I write,like it knows better!! So So annoying!!
Anyway take heart and all will be well,it is just taking much longer than one would have hoped.
I wish you could be here on my terrace with me, we could cheer each other up.
I hope this is not too long and boring, you don't have to read it all if so!
Look after yourself
Lots more hugs!
Joyx
renee01952 gloriajoy
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I am sorry that you weren't able to go with them - the place in the car excuse sucks, but there is some truth in the trip being too much for you - Unless you could have stayed in L.A. or Malibu, Las Vegas and touring is long hours in the car, walking and climbing - not really good stuff with bad hips ...
Enjoy the rest of your time in Mallorca Joy -
Where are you in the THR surgery process?
big wamr hug'and cheers
renee
gloriajoy renee01952
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I hope you are feeling better,it is so disappointing to still be in pain after such a long time.
The only good thing is that the cause is seemingly self healing,just unfortunately needing even more time and continued pain.
I hope and trust all will be well in due course,stay positive and you will get there I am sure.
I only have one more day here,leaving on Tuesday morning at crack of dawn. The weather has been unusually poor,only one good day and one day of continuous rain from waking up in the morning until 9pm in the evening. Cold too,no central heating here!
Slightly worried that the forcast for Monday night overTuesday all day is for heavy rain.This means getting soaked before arriving at the airport.When it rains here it really rains!!!
That happened to me once before,arriving at airport with sodden jeans and footwear.On that occasion I managed to change into spare trousers at the airport and removed shoes while on board.I am not quite so agile nowadays for changing in the loo.
I have a small apartment in a holiday complex of terraced blocks built into the cliffeside. I am on the bottom,level with pool and gardens so 18 plus 99 steps to the marina and beach below and 54 steeper steps up to street level.
There is no way to avoid getting wet,the water gushes down the steps like a waterfall.Anyway I will be home soon.
As regards my referral for THR I am still waiting.With luck there will be a letter waiting for me at home.
If I don't hear anything soon I may try for a private consultation.
I walk nearly every day a minimum of 5000 steps as counted by my new smartband which it assures me is better than the average of 3500 steps.I am lucky to have a high pain threshold it seems. The awkwardness bothers me more than the pain.
I even walked 7000 steps to a hotel with an indoor pool one day and swam for about two hours.(Was admittedly exhausted afterwards and took the bus back.)
So I am sure I could have managed the trip to LA but nevermind it is now added to my bucket list.
My son said I can still go by myself and pick up a car at LA Airport and drive to Malibu while Kim is still there but I am nervous about that and not so confident as I once was.
I believe the best bet would be an organised tour with Saga who look after their senior travellers very well. Not so much fun as an independent tour but a good compromise. The problem is needing to book way ahead,they get booked up so far in advance,it seems the old people are all off on a jolly these days and I want to join them,just the wretched hip is such a nuiscance.
Take care of yourself and enjoy the spring weather,it is probably better there than here right now.
From what you have described you are in a lovely location with birds to watch and listen to,always a joy and for me a great pleasure.
I hope you take comfort from the onset of spring and that helps with the unwanted pain and extended recovery time.
Big hug
Joyx
lors23 renee01952
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I am having the exact same issues my new hips are great l can walk better my legs are getting stronger by the day and l think my recovery is going well. I am 7 weeks post op today but my only issue is sitting l went to a christening yesterday and sitting in a wooden bench for a while and then sitting in a chair for a few hours after. Well l was in agony last night my back was killing me and bum and groin. I could barley move last night.
Whats worrying me is am due back at work 2nd may and its sitting at a desk for 7hrs l know for sure l am not ready for that so am thinking staying off another month.
I am going to see my surgeon on wednesday although l have never heard of what you are talking about it sounds like what l have as l have a lot of trouble sitting and end up with this severe pain.
Laura xx
Rocketman_SG6UK lors23
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I found that in the last few weeks before the 12 week point, I recovered significantly.
Hard benches are a real pain ..... and even my previously comfortable high-backed chair at work has proved to have hidden golf balls inside it. Some chairs are better than others, they may look OK, but actually be a real pain in the posterior.
Sending you both healing rays.
Graham - 🚀💃