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    THR Hip bursitis

    @sequin98 oh wow, ‘snapping hip’ something else I will have to google, I haven’t heard of that one :what: Thank you
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    THR Hip bursitis

    Hi Linette, I hadn’t heard of prp injections so had to look them up sounds good and it gives me some hope that I will be pain free again after the gp I went to ( not my normal gp) said there was nothing you can do for bursitis apart from pain killers Grrrrrrr!
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    THR Hip bursitis

    Hi, I started experienced pain in bed again and couldn’t get comfortable sleeping on the op side. I then noticed I had a fluid like swelling, about the size of an orange on my hip. It hurts more now when I first get up off a chair or walk up stairs or an incline. It’s not too bad just walking on...
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    THR Hip bursitis

    Thank you everyone, I am back at the heated pool doing an exercise class twice a week but my surgeon said that would be ok so not sure if that has caused it or not. I have read about the cortisone injections......are they painful??? I will have the X-ray and ultrasound next week to confirm but...
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    THR Hip bursitis

    Hi, Thanks for you reply. I have now developed hip bursitis 4 months post op. Very depressing. I was going well up to about a week ago. I go for ultrasound and xray next week to double check. Not happy! :sad: I have developed hip bursitis, fluid filled sack on hip, pain sleeping, pain goes down...
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    THR Orchid Mom's recovery thread<

    Hi Orchid Mom, I am 3 months post op and I am finding that I get exhausted easy after housework etc, just wondering how you go with that as you are a week later than me?? I still have pain in my hip joint some days are worse than others and still cant get comfortable in bed. Sandy
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    THR Hip bursitis

    Hi, I am sorry I haven't been on here for a while, been back at work part time and just generally pretty busy, but...........I have noticed I am getting a bit puffed out and tired after doing housework and wondering if anyone else feel the same after 3 months???
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    THR Hip bursitis

    Thank you Layla, I have been busy reading lots of threads re recovery. I am going really well, I am not having to use a cane or anything although if I am outside walking it is with my husband and if I am on my own I prefer to use a cane. I find bed pretty uncomfortable, I lay on my operated side...
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    THR RRP's Recovery thread

    Hi, I had my op the same day as you and my rec overy is going very well, no walking aids or meds etc but can you tell me how you managed to cut your toenails.........I am desperate to cut mine but still not supposed to go over the 90 degree bend :what:
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    THR Hip bursitis

    Hi, yes I have my grabber with me everywhere I go, I seem to be dropping everything lately I guess the boredom is inevitable, this forum has helped though with lots of stuff to read and my exercise routine and walking is increasing now so I guess it won’t be long and I will be back at work and...
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    THR Hip bursitis

    LOL, sounds exactly like my Taz......spoilt and lazy My husband has just been home for two days so he has been doing all the picking up. I am practicing the golfers bend for when he goes back to work
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    THR Hip bursitis

    Thanks, yes I did see the golfers bend on this forum and I am going to practice it. Thank you
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    THR Hip bursitis

    2 weeks post op today, so glad I found this group, so many helpful thing to read What do most of you do with your day at this stage of recovery, my husband is back at work and I am getting pretty bored ?
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    THR Hip bursitis

    Hi, I have a bit of swelling around my op site but getting more swelling in my foot and calf are, mainly my foot. I feel I am doing pretty good but always worried about dislocation, I have an old dog, a Chihuahua x Papillon that wants to be picked up and cuddled all the time and when hubby is at...
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    THR Hip bursitis

    Thanks ladies, I think I will have to try the ice therapy. Do you just put it on the op site, how long......it is getting cold over where I am so doesn’t sound pleasant but sounds like the way to go. I have an appt with my Physio today but if he hurts me again it will be my last one, I normally...
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