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    Kidney damage from ibuprofen?

    Hi all I've just been told that I need to stop taking ibuprophen as my pre op urine test indicates higher levels of something bad (not sure what, think it begins with a c) because of too much in my system. This is upsetting to me on several levels. First, I never exceeded the recommended dose...
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    I hope I have made the right decision...

    I have decided to make the long trip into the "Big City" for the specialist who does bilateral hip replacement. I had my consultation yesterday. The trip seems a big hassle and I have yet to figure out the logistics but this seems to be my only option if I want both hips done at the same time...
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    Thinking rehab

    I am still in the process of trying to decide to have my surgery in my little hometown or travel many hours to a specialist in a big city. The reason I would travel would be for the option of bilateral surgery, not offered anywhere close to my home. If I did decide to travel I would imagine I...
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    Trying to get a second opinion

    After my consultation with the surgeon the other day I decided to seek a second opinion. He does not do bilaterals or the anterior approach. As a matter of fact he told me he would never do bilaterals because they increase the mortality rate!? While I have resigned myself to the one at a time...
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    So all he did was glance at my xrays...

    I had my appointment with the surgeon today. It was very short and only lasted as long as it did because of my questions. He took a quick look at my xrays and said "replacements". Should there have been more??? I am not terribly comfortable with this but am limited by where I live and my lack...
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    Total 360 in attitude (but still scared)

    Thanks to all the wonderful information and support I have found on this site I have gone from total depression and denial to resolution and determination. I now can't wait to free myself from the pain that has controlled my life for years. I have my first appointment with a surgeon tomorrow...
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    Log Leg

    Just a quick question. What is this? I have read people mentioning it but not sure what it means. Thanks, Geordy
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    I am so depressed

    And need help. My right hip has been bothering me for years but I have just ignored it and the pain and lifestyle modifications it created. Now my left hip is starting and I am in constant agony and can barely walk. Out of desperation I finally consulted a doctor and of course I need...
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