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has anyone had any problems with their incision. i had my hip replacement 8 weeks ago and the incision is still very sore and red
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KeithMcC Sue545454
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Sue
It is expected to be tender after the surgery . On this site the scale will range greatly mine healed very well and had no issues at all however if you are older you may not heal as quickly . has it been tender all along and got worse and is there any seepage etc as it really shod be all knitted well by now ?
Sue545454 KeithMcC
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hello, thank you for your reply, i had no issues till about 2 wks ago when its gradually got redder and sorer, it has knitted nicely together. i'm going to see the nurse this afternoon to have it checked out.
julie1717 Sue545454
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hi. if your wound is sore and red surrounding the incision itself I'd get it checked out by your GP or Practice Nurse. it's better to be over cautious than under imo. best wishes
Sue545454 julie1717
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hello, thank you for you reply, yes i took your advice and im going to see a nurse this afternoon .. thank you
julie1717 Sue545454
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hi. good. you just need to rule out any infection really. my surgeon sd as well if I needed any antibiotics from my GP they needed to know - presume to be aware in case more deeper than skin infection but the nurse should be aware of that.
good luck
Sue545454 julie1717
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thank you , ill let you know
Heszu Sue545454
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I am on the "younger" scale of hip replacement age. my incision was very sore. My surgeon explained to me it is a massive operation and they "dig" into muscle layers and "irritate" nerves. I heal with keloid tissue which is tender and stings at times. I had my replacement on 21 July (due to s freak accident where my femural neck was crushed). It was an uphill, as my body did not respond well to the spinal block and general anaesthetic "poisoning". I only have a "normal" life since the last two weeks. I can still feel my incision, but I can sleep on that side now. At your stage I could feel soreness right to the prosthesis. I never had pain, just discomfort and soreness. I had a world class surgical team, and I was warned it will take 12-16 months to fully recover. I respect that and I want to heal 100%. my experience was shocking and traumatic. But I walk short distances (just get tired), climb stairs and go down freely. I sleep well again. I do sleep on two sheepskins. In my first two months I joined this forum as I felt so desperately ill and sore. But I feel better physically and mentally. I have an urge to walk my normal distance and exercise more, but I am just not there yet. I am still a bit "bionic" and movement at times unpredictable.
Sue545454 Heszu
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hello, thank you for your reply. you have been through the wars, i have done well really but i am concerned about the reddness and soreness, it was looking so good, cannot lay on either side yet. You read in some cases that they are back to normal in 6wks so it made me think i wasnt doing so good, i still think i have a long way to go, It does make you feel better talking to people in the same boat as you.
KeithMcC Sue545454
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Sue
just so you can see how the experiences vary I was back to running although tentatively at week 4 ,back to work week 5 , ran a 10k by week 7 and was sleeping on the scar from week 4 . Not bragging just showing that there are differences and dont beat yourself up for being sore.
Sue545454 KeithMcC
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hello jane, thank you for you reply, yes i have and infection and have been prescribed flucloxacillin antibiotics, 4 times a day for 1 week, keeping fingers crossed they will work
jane87386 Sue545454
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same as me Sue. they taste awful but hopefully they do the job for us both! x
Sue545454 jane87386
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lets hope so, let me know how it goes x
jane87386 Sue545454
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day 2 of antibiotics and reddening has definitely reduced - flucloxacillin seems to be working. How are you doing?
Sue545454 jane87386
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Im glad to hear it, no different for me in the redness yet but my temperture has reduced which im very pleased about, but they do make me feel sick. keeping fingers crossed for us both..
jane87386 Sue545454
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Hi Sue - I am on day 28 today and last night, I woke up as my leg was aching and my leg felt really tender around my wound - i switched on the lamp in the middle of the night to see that my leg was red and swollen around the wound itself. i was really surprised as up until this point, my scar has looked perfect. I went to see the doctor this morning, who has prescribed antibiotics - 4 per day for a week. i am really hoping that sorts things out. hopefully yours will settle down soon. Jane
Sue545454 jane87386
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hello jane, thank you for you reply, yes i have and infection and have been prescribed flucloxacillin antibiotics, 4 times a day for 1 week, keeping fingers crossed they will work