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Has anyone had sharp thigh pain after hip replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jan 10 10:48am | Replies (540)
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@teemarie

I just had a total hip replacement surgery on 2-26-19. I'm only 35 and I'm suffering inner thigh swelling and pain. I've also been having these "spasms" in my thigh on the operation side (left). Is this normal?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 3, 2019

Hi @teemarie, welcome to Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion in the Joint Replacements group. I did this so that you can meet more easily others who have had a hip replacement. Click VIEW & REPLY in the email notification and you can scroll back through past messages. I also encourage to review related discussions in the Joint Replacements group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/joint-replacements/

TeeMarie, your surgery wasn't that long ago. Did the surgeon give you an idea when to expect the swelling and pain to subside?

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Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor | @debbraw | Mar 3, 2019

Hi @teemarie - Welcome to Connect! I haven't had hip replacement, but have had two knee replacements. In my experience, swelling and pain during the first week after surgery were pretty normal. It does get better! I'm wondering if your doctor prescribed any kind of anti-inflammatory? I was prescribed Celebrex for my knee but couldn't take it - it upset my stomach. For pain, they gave me oxycodone. What kind of pain meds are you taking? You may need to have the doctor take another look at that. I had to go in for a 2 week checkup. Is it the same with hip replacements? Will you be going back next week? If so, I would definitely speak to your doctor about your concerns.

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