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sarah27216
sarah27216

Has anyone used anti inflammatory cream on there thigh and gluteus muscles after hip replacement it’s 7 weeks now and as had muscle repair my muscles are so tight sore and painful at times I cannot take tablets due to stomach problems but use a cream called movalat in my back just waif it would benefit my other muscles to ?

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  • tony_88888
    tony_88888 sarah27216

    Posted

    Unless you have an allergic reaction to it, it's not going to harm you and may ease the pain. Try a small area first.

    For a few days in the second week, I used an Ibuprofen gel and it did ease it a bit. I prefer not to take pain killers but sometimes you just have to bite the bullet.

    Small patch first then give it a try, it will not harm you.

  • auntiebeanie
    auntiebeanie sarah27216

    Posted

    Sarah, I uses bio freeze, was brilliant. I also used an Aloe Vera one but it burnt like hell so went back to the bio freeze. Like you I couldn’t take ibruprofen or codeine. I also iced the area too. Helps numb the area. Also massage the tight muscles. I saw an Osteopath who worked on the tight muscles. Once surgeon had lifted my restrictions. It will get better. Takes up to two years for muscles to heal. 
  • sarah27216
    sarah27216

    Posted

    Well I don’t get any reactions to it as used it on n of before so I’ve put it on now fingers crossed it helps x I am taking paracetamol and codien but don’t really help with muscle aches 
  • gary45745
    gary45745 sarah27216

    Posted

    Im 8 weeks post op and was doing really well but suddenely yesterday i got exact symptoms u describing. I was doimc cycling and step machine last two weeks but im gutted i have so much soreness and pain in groin and thigh. Sadly no tablets seem to help so if you find anybthatvwork let me know. X
    • april264
      april264 gary45745

      Posted

      I made a move two days ago that has really hurt...a bend towards lower legs to dry myself which I can do when I squat a bit which is always ok too but think I twisted towards my operated side as well.  It's affected my pelvis but don't know if it's muscle or joint. Any ideas?  I can walk but my daughter visited yesterday and asked why I was wonky. She's said my recovery is great and doesn't live nearby so only sees me every two or three weeks. Worried this won't go away and unsure what to do. Hip area feels ok and pre arthritis I've had lower back pain. 

    • gary45745
      gary45745 april264

      Posted

      How many weeks post op are u?

      I have seen my surgeon and he basicallyvsaid so long as we can fullyvweight bear on the operated leg after around 6 weeks dont worry about pain as it will be soft tissue and muscles.

      My pain got better although ober did it yesterday and am sore. But its muscular. As long as u can weigjt bear dont worry.

      If you pre 6 weeks again dont worry if weigjt bearijg is hard as its very early stages. Hope this helps a bit x

  • claudia95892
    claudia95892 sarah27216

    Posted

    Hi Sarah, Rub 535 was my friend for about 3 months. I made sure I did not apply on the incision. I also get hot jet massages in the therapy pool. I always use a hot water to relax the muscles before doing my hour of exercises twice a day.
  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h sarah27216

    Posted

    Hi Sarah,I use joint ace cream from the health Food shop holland & Barrett.It will take time to adjust after a major op.It can take 6 months to a year.Have you tried hydrotherapy? This may well help.Keep warm in this cold snap of weather.regards Amanda

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