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Any concerns if you have MGUS and need joint replacement surgery?
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@julestrip3
Hello Julie. I’m so sorry you are having so much trouble. I had hip replacement April 1st. The surgery itself went fine and I’m not having any trouble with the joint replacement but I did fall and that caused some problems. This is my second hip replacement and the last time it was about six months before I felt strong again, and feel wobbly this time, it’s hard to say because of the complications caused by the fall. I am not having much pain and I didn’t the last time either.
What does your surgeon say?
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@pmm
I saw another orthopedic surgeon today who ordered the CT, and bone density scan. The scan showed my hip as being very hot, meaning there is a lot of activity going on. The CT showed I have more bone growth going on. At this time this Ortho would not recommend more surgery as it could create more HO. This was a second opinion, so know I go back to original Orthopedic who did the surgery. I ran into the 1st Ortho as I was leaving in tears, will see him in 2 weeks, he is consulting with a Radiologist to see if radiation could help. The pain is raising my blood pressure, it was 179/81 in office, I already take Blood pressure meds twice a day, it looks like I will have to go on another med as my cardiologist doesn’t want my pressure elevated due to an abdominal aneurysm I have. The second Ortho said this is rare, and I am that 1%, recommended I buy a lottery ticket. Anyone have any suggestions?