Hi, this is Faith.
I had a replacement in 2021 and with in a month ended up in ER with the incision open and an infection. It's called micro bacterium absessus nontuberculosis . Very rare and very painful. After 2 surgeries, the 3rd was to pull all invasive hardware from my hip, which the infection was attacking. I came off of antibiotics last October for the first time. I find it easier to walk with forearm crutches when out and about. I drive, do my housework. This summer I'm getting back into my plants.
For Pain, it's constant and a lot worse at night.
Newest MRI now shows inflammation almost to my knee and likely infection called osteomyelitis. Waiting on scheduling for testing to see.
The day pain I tell myself is due to my pushing to be as good as I can.
Just keep pushing, have Mri's to confirm what's going on.
I'll keep you in my prayers, Faith