Undecided about THR

Hi

Mine was similar but variable-one day good one not-I basically relied on the advice of the Consultant and he just said it will not improve over time !

Good luck

Hi AJH

Has it levelled even with the same level of activity or have you modified your activity to deal with immobility?

I have had on and off days with pain in my non operated hip but if I had tracked it then the trend is downwards and the range of movement and capabilty has diminshed - I notice it less as I modify my behaviour - but I am not the "woman I was 2 years ago". I know this as I have an unreasonably extreme reaction to anyone who drops anything on the floor - which is just me reacting to my disabilty . Best to be honest with yourself - has it improved or have you changed? Are you prepared to modify your behaviour to avoid surgery or do you want to get on and get mobility back. The tipping point for me was that I had some other health scares and realised putting off a hip replacement might be betting on having good health once you get it, Who knows what could happen in the meantime - you dont know what other health challenges will come along - for me it was important to seize the day and trust they will get better at revisions in 20 years time. 

Good luck

Chris

I personally would have the surgery, I experienced simular circumstances, and had it done, I did think about cancelling, but it meant going back into the system and while waiting, the arthritic pain could get a lot worse, so at least it will be over and done with, good luck with whatever you decide........

DONT WAIT..Get it sorted take your life back b4 it gets too painful to be normal as I am right now, I am a mess , getting worse...I need help quickly but am waiting get your ball rolling with an Xray and a more detailed diaognosis...I was shocked...getting used to it...Ian.

Hi ajh ,

Same age as me ,same scenario ,had my thr in November and that leg is now great .The other is now painfull and probably was before I had the op. Do it ,all pain from bad hip/leg goes immediately .Recovery time soon goes ,just wish to now get the other one done .

Richard .

 

I would have it done as it will only get worse I had mine November 2014 ace still got some post op pain due to a tear in my hip muscle but am having physio but even with that the pain I was in last year I could hardly walk so am so much better and I know in couple of months all pain will be gone don't delay x

Don't wait. Sounds like your hip is already stealing your life away and that is what it will continue to do. Either way you choose, I hope the best outcome for you!

Dawn, US

I would get it done before it gets bad. I ignored mine until it was really bad & then had to go through x-rays, MRI scans & injections. Finally after nearly 2 years of hell, I am scheduled in for the tomorrow. Don't wait til it gets unbearable!

Is it better because you have cut down on the things that aggravate it? There comes a point when you feel that you have given up too much and life is at a standstill. Everyone reaches that point at different times. Only you know.

Hi AJH,

I was 58 when I first got diagnosed with OA in both hips!! they told me I needed  both hips done but the left was worse so that one first, anyway like you I was living a very active life, the pain would come and go, it started years before with groin pain and me having to lift my left leg over the sill of the car, roll on 3 years and I got the diagnosis my GP said she would refer me, the surgeon said because I still had good movement and could still do my job, ( helping out in my local pub) up and down stairs about 20 times a night with trays of glasses! the longer I left it the better as my own bone is better than a false implant, so we agreed to defer for a year, then again for another year, so finally I gave in last nov. and had my left hip done I am now 63, I feel about 83 I don't have the pain I used to have, but my other hip has now got to the state of my left post opp. in 2 years Iv'e from a fit slim lady to a overwieght couch potato due to lack of exercise and pain, the opp was a sucess its just the restriction of movement after the opp, IE. no bending no crossing legs ever! no twisting your hips round, feeling scared all the time in case the damn thing dislocates, so I'm not sure what is the best thing anymore, but this is just my story, everyone is different, you will find lots of advice and different points of view on here it's a great site,

hope this helps,

good luck

Lynne.

Hi

I went with my consultants advice to be honest and he said it would only get worse

I did notice you mentioned running......dont do any high impact exercises like running that will only aggravate any osteoarthritis. Walking is as good, swimming, and ,lots of other things. Arthritis Care have a booklet on exercise....check it out

Love

Eileen  UK

Thanks for all your posts. Have decided to go ahead with the OP and going in to hospital Sunday for procedure on Monday.

Blessings to you and sending positive energy your way for a successful surgery and recovery. I'm so glad to hear you're following through with the surgery. God speed!

Sincerely, Sherri