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    THR 4½ months post op, pain, limp, popping noise<

    @oh2sew those surgeons and their "the x-ray looks good so everything must be fine" attitude ticks me off. Just thinking about it brought back a ton of memories. Many would tell you nine weeks is too soon, you're still healing, cut back on activity, but I felt almost immediately that something...
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    THR 4½ months post op, pain, limp, popping noise<

    @ouch, @oh2sew I'm addressing both at the same time as I'm typing on my phone. Little keys. I had excruciating groin and thigh pain, lacked range of motion. The bone spur did not show up on an x-ray. My x-rays looked good and the original surgeon did not have a clue as to what was wrong but he...
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    THR 4½ months post op, pain, limp, popping noise<

    I wanted to post an update. It has been over a year since my first hip replacement. At 5 plus months post op I was increasing my exercise and my pain level shot through the roof. I could not sleep, I could not work, I could barely get through a day, going to the grocery store was awful. I had...
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    THR 4½ months post op, pain, limp, popping noise<

    Thank you Hip Hip Hooray. I have cut back on everything and am only doing what is necessary without any change. I'll give it another week but after that I'll live with the pain if necessary in order to live my life doing what I love. I know 20 miles on a bike sounds like a lot to those who...
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    THR 4½ months post op, pain, limp, popping noise<

    Given that I stated that the pain is impacting my job and I'm unable to sleep I disagree that "there ain't much wrong with them". I limp, still use a cane and am in pain. Thank goodness that my surgeon was not as dismissive as you are when I saw him today. He was able to assure me he will get it...
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    THR 4½ months post op, pain, limp, popping noise<

    I take 2 650mg (1300mg) twice a day, the first one 4 hours after the Naproxen and the second 4 hours after the first one. I am more happy to give up the exercises as you suggested! I seemed to me that I would need to strengthen whatever muscle is weak and prevents me from doing the side leg...
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    THR 4½ months post op, pain, limp, popping noise<

    Thank you so much for your quick response. No, I didn't post about my recovery. It seemed pretty normal at first but I just have not gotten better. I hope it was okay to copy and past your questions and follow with my answers. 1. what approach did you have for your surgery? Anterior, posterior...
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    THR 4½ months post op, pain, limp, popping noise<

    I am almost 5 months post op, left hip replacement. I still have pain and weakness in my left leg. Some pain feels like muscle pain. I have a popping noise when I do leg lifts, and occasionally when walking. I am having difficultly sleeping because of the pain in my left hip, but I also require...
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    THR Lseven Oct 26, '15

    Sounds great to get on the mountain bike!
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    THR Lseven Oct 26, '15

    Yay! Sounds like great improvement. It must feel nice to not be using the cane and to take pictures again. I'm doing much better. I got off the pain medication. It was depressing me and within 48 hours of stopping I was returning to my usual upbeat self! I started warm water pool therapy today...
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    THR Lseven Oct 26, '15

    Great pictures and they look like they are having great fun! Hope your recovery is moving along. I'm still dealing with a limp and am going to start pool therapy next week. Hopefully that helps.
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    THR Lseven Oct 26, '15

    Good to hear you are doing so well! I was hit with some depression that surprised me. Stopped the pain meds and suffering through the pain but feel more optimistic without. My anterior approach was changed due to the deterioration of the joint and amount of bone spurs so my recovery is talking...
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    THR Lseven Oct 26, '15

    Saw the surgeon today and he said I'm doing to much except for walking. I could walk more. I didn't have stitches or staples, just tape and he took that off. Also told me not to drive my car (manual). I stopped at the store, came home, slept for a few hours. It's dark now so I'll miss an...
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    Really need some advice

    Try talking to your insurance carrier for a referral.
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    THR Lseven Oct 26, '15

    Jalapeños are good in everything! If everyone else liked the gravy then I'm sure it was yummy! If they had spit it out then I'd believe it didn't come out :-) So, if I understand right, 9km is about 5 and a half miles! You're doing more then that with good climbing! I'm impressed. I have not...
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