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Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 26, 2023 | Replies (62)
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Hello, the only thing I would suggest prior to hip replacement would be to hove allergy testing done. I am 70 and never had any allergies. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the testing done prior to surgery. I never thought it. Turned out I am allergic to two things, neomycin sulfate, and methyl methacrylate. Which is in the bone cement! All cements have this ingredient! If you don’t have pain while walking, I’d say stay away from surgery until it has totally interfered with the quality of your life. Good luck.
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I also never thought of having allergies relating to a hip replacement. Thank you so much for the info, I will surely keep that in mind.
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I agree about when to seek surgery - when it interferes with mobility, time to do it. If it's merely uncomfortable, try less drastic measures first. I couldn't walk up steps without pulling myself up on the railing before mine were done.
I will tell you, rehabbing from a hip replacement is a piece of cake compared to knee surgery. I had a "rebuild" not a replacement at 44, and the rehab took over 6 months of twice a day exercise - by 6 months I rehabbed both hips completely after surgeries 8 weeks apart and was swing dancing often.
Sue