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    THR 14 weeks post op THR

    I returned to work on October 21st. I work 3 twelve hour shifts each week. Today, I'm off. Took a NSAID holiday. used gabapentin and cold, elevated leg and rested. Its challenging to work like this I do OK until about 4 PM and then my leg gets stiff and more painful. BUT...it feels a whole...
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    THR 14 weeks post op THR

    Oh yes, BTW. My hip surgery was August 5th 2020 and it was my right hip THR.
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    THR 14 weeks post op THR

    No one would object if I put ice on my leg. However, I get up and down frequently. I'm not complaining as I chose this occupation. I guess right now my biggest concern is that I was taking Aleve and Tylenol for six months prior to surgery and now I'm still using them. I am having a metabolic...
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    THR 14 weeks post op THR

    I had right THR 14 weeks ago and am still having pain when I take my first step. It hurts at the top of my thigh. However, after I start walking I feel OK. I am a nurse so I am on 12 hour shifts with LOTS of walking. Just wondering if this pain is normal at 14 weeks. Any opinions?
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