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Any concerns if you have MGUS and need joint replacement surgery?
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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?
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@julestrip3 oooh boy. There’s always something to worry about isn’t there? And worry really does have a negative impact on physical health. That mind-body connection is definitely clinically relevant. I see it in my blood pressure and in my bloodwork when I’m stressed. My light chains and even my white count rise.
Whatever you decide about the surgery, you might try to find some stress relief through support groups, talk therapy or other avenues of relief. I’m going to take a pottery class at my local arts center. Pounding on clay sounds healing to me at this juncture. I’m also trying to let go of those things over which I have no control. That’s hard for me.
It probably seems a bit unsatisfying when what you really want are answers, but try to take some therapeutic steps and see if that helps with symptom reduction, or at least relaxation.
Will you let me know if you find something that helps?