Hi,
I'm sorry you continue to struggle and suffer pain. Given your situation was complicated to begin with, and it's only been three months, you may need to muster up some patience, I realize that's easier said than done. Your surgeon stated your recovery will take longer due to the failed pins / screws and femoral head collapse, while it's cold comfort, he's given you an explanation for your ongoing issues. I'm sorry you're dealing with this.
You've taken some positive steps and it's good to read that as a result your hot flashes and mood have both improved. Since it's only been four days, I'd assume you can look forward to brighter days.
If your Physio is 200 miles away and you weren't experiencing anything positive from your visits, I'd find a Physio closer by in an effort to save time, money and hopefully achieve a better result.
Josephine is currently away from the forum and we can tag her when she returns. In an effort to keep her from being inundated with tags upon her return, stay in touch and we'll see if you're feeling any improvement a week from now. If not we will draw her in.
In the meantime, ice any areas of discomfort to help with pain and inflammation and take any pain meds you've been prescribed on schedule. If you're not taking anything for pain relief Josephine often recommends Extra Strength Tylenol at 1000 mg, every six hours, not to exceed 4000 mg in any 24 hr period. You must calculate in anything else you're taking that contains Acetaminophen into the 4000 mg as to not go over that amount per 24 hrs.
Wishing you comfort and speedy relief. I hope your week is a peaceful one.
@Misscarol
United States
so as a consequence. .feeling the "black cloud " is lifting....
....not out of the woods yet , as some of you know it can creep back and "bite you on the butt" but l feel as if l have some strength to bite back.....have a wonderful day my fellow "hippys "
and upwards ...many thanks.
