leigh60
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THR, Anterior Approach - 3 week mark
60 yo, female
Total right hip replacement, anterior, 3 wks ago. Able to walk unaided, but limping and joint pain when walk. Muscle pain & burning in thigh and side of hip.
Question: How long b4 joint pain when walking and muscle pain subsides? I am due to have same surgery on Left hip in 23 days. Thank you.
lenore
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@popolopo I have always had hip pain and burning. I am ready to ditch the gabapentin as it is messing up my head and doing little for the pain. Seeing the GP on Tuesday. Will ask for a referral. I like tramacet but I may have trouble getting more and getting addicted. I heard that Celebrex is worth trying.
Anyone have suggestions ?
I have been taking gabapentn for nerve damage in my right leg after back surgery last November. It is helping. However now I have a fractured bone in my pelvis from osteoporosis. Could the gabapentin weakened my bones more?
popolopo
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@popolopo I have always had hip pain and burning. I am ready to ditch the gabapentin as it is messing up my head and doing little for the pain. Seeing the GP on Tuesday. Will ask for a referral. I like tramacet but I may have trouble getting more and getting addicted. I heard that Celebrex is worth trying.
Anyone have suggestions ?
Good question.
tallteri
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@popolopo I have always had hip pain and burning. I am ready to ditch the gabapentin as it is messing up my head and doing little for the pain. Seeing the GP on Tuesday. Will ask for a referral. I like tramacet but I may have trouble getting more and getting addicted. I heard that Celebrex is worth trying.
Anyone have suggestions ?
Is there a “Pain Clinic” in your area or a Neurologist who treats pain? A certified Pain Dr. will help you transition from medications slowly…..and still have pain relief .
popolopo
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@popolopo I have always had hip pain and burning. I am ready to ditch the gabapentin as it is messing up my head and doing little for the pain. Seeing the GP on Tuesday. Will ask for a referral. I like tramacet but I may have trouble getting more and getting addicted. I heard that Celebrex is worth trying.
Anyone have suggestions ?
Will a pain clinic prescribe medical marijuana. I would like to try it instead of gabapentin. Nearest clinic from me is 500 miles.
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@leigh60 I’ve been thinking about you. Has your pain level improved since earlier this month? Have you made a decision yet regarding the second surgery? Please feel free to keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. Best wishes!
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leigh60
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Yes. Pain level has greatly improved at Week 5, post surgery TRHR. Feeling much better and mobility almost normal. Walked 2.68 miles at one time yesterday. I continue with recumbent bike and floor exercises.
I will have THR on Left hip surgery next Monday.
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tallteri
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@leigh60 Yes. Pain level has greatly improved at Week 5, post surgery TRHR. Feeling much better and mobility almost normal. Walked 2.68 miles at one time yesterday. I continue with recumbent bike and floor exercises.
I will have THR on Left hip surgery next Monday.
So Happy for Your continued progress !!! looking forward to hearing about Your THR on left hip ! You are a strong woman ! And you have lot’s of people cheering for YOU !
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leigh60
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Re: POSSIBLE HIP JOINT INFECTION
Had second (left) total hip replacement anterior surgery 10/24/16. Currently at 11 week mark. Unfortunately, I continue to have more joint pain now than I had pre-surgery.
Ortho doctor is suspicious of a deep joint infection (there is no sign of infection from outside, as all healed nicely and no swelling). I have had two blood tests for sedimentation rate and protein. Both were elevated, which is an indication of infection. Next was a visit with musculoskeletal radiologist for hip joint aspiration of joint fluids. I am awaiting results.
Question : Has anyone experienced this ?
3 months
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@outspoken 3 months
Hi @outspoken – Welcome to Connect. Not sure I'm following but I think you are saying you had a THR 3 months ago. Is that correct? How is it going? Wishing you the best!
@lynettegable
Thank you do much! Have been talking to Mayo in Rochester to see if I qualify for a trial
Otherwise msy have to pay out of pocket but if it helps pain will be worth it
Also have appt at Pain Department Nov 3
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