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    Cortisone shots how many how often?

    Thank you for all the advice. And letting me vent. You are all wise. Well the one thing I did learn when he had his first hip done, was how strong I was. I took over everything, cooking, cleaning, cutting the grass, pressure cleaning the house, cleaning the gutters, took over the money, I pay...
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    Cortisone shots how many how often?

    Josephine it’s called co dependent. I’m lucky he did bring home a good paycheck, but what did I give up in return? I’ll never know. But my mother said be independent, never depend on a man, and I never did. Now with ill health myself, I finding it a bit of a struggle. I’m 40 years in what do I do?
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    Cortisone shots how many how often?

    Josephine my hubby had the first one in 2016, and second one in 2017. He’s not been right from the start. He wouldn’t do PT. It was all on me. He wouldn’t allow anyone in the house. So I worked 56 hrs a week, I dressed him, bathed him set up , lunch and went to work. And did all the stuff he...
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    Cortisone shots how many how often?

    Luvsibes thanks the advice. I wish I was there to LA . I’ll check it out.
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    Cortisone shots how many how often?

    Nicknoc I’m so sorry to hear about your hip illness. I guess we are both in the same boat. I have a hip impingement with bone spurs and my pelvis has to be shaved down. I’m not overweight, it just my labrum is all ripped up. It like hot rods going down to my knee. The ortho want to repair it...
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    Cortisone shots how many how often?

    Josephine thanks for your advice. I’m taking it to the heart. But he did xray me and mine looked great. My doctor did say you're a victim of over worked tendons. When you walk & climb stairs for a living, always moving AKA city carrier you never get to relax those tendons. I think that’s why he...
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    How I finished up electing to have surgery

    Mojo33 God bless you
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    Cortisone shots how many how often?

    Dear Annie Rose 2 I’m so sorry to hear what’s going on with you. I checked several doctors before I made my decision. Believe me I was scared. But after doing some research I came to the conclusion, that surgeons want to cut. And I’m only 58, I still have 7 years to go before retiring. So I’m...
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    Labrum tears

    Thought I’d share the news I received from my Ortho doctor yesterday. I was told stay away from labrum tear surgery, it sets you up for a THR. He said just keep getting cortisone shots, it’s a myth that they do any damage. I believe him. They took xrays again yesterday and no cartilage damage...
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    Cortisone shots how many how often?

    Well had my cortisone shots in my hips yesterday, it went very well. X rays show no damage from previous cortisone shots, my orthopedic said it was a myth that cortisone shows cause damage, and yes they don’t fix labrum tears, he also said stay away from Orthoscopic surgery to repair labrum, it...
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    Great News!!

    Congrats. Don’t forget to prepare the home. Lift up everything you might need to a counter, so you don’t have to bend. Pick up cords & area rugs, anything that you might slip on, get comfy pillows for your sleep, can goods to eat, make sure to get your meds. And make sure you have a lot of ice...
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    Labrum tears

    Thanks for all info, Josephine. You are wonderful sea of knowledge. Sbrummer I so wish you good luck on your THR. My hubby went though 2 back to back THR. I can tell you, you're going to feel so much better. The road to recovery is a long one, but worth it. He’s not in pain anymore, and walking...
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    Labrum tears

    Does anyone know if a labrum tear can lead to a total THR if left alone? Everyone answered my questions about cortisone which I’ve been getting, but if I don’t do the surgery the doctors have recommended will it get worse, or does this surgery lead to a THR? Yuki
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    Cortisone shots how many how often?

    Thanks that info was great.
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    Cortisone shots how many how often?

    Thanks for your input. I appreciate it Jaycey, thanks for your input, I’m trying to figure it out. Yes I sometimes limp, but some days I’m fine. I really don’t want to rush into anything. I’m taking my time and seeing different doctors. I appreciate all input. Thanks My hubby had 2 back to...
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    Cortisone shots how many how often?

    Hi new to forum, would like to ask a question. I’m a 58 year old women very active, I deliver mail for a living. I’ve had MRI that shows a torn labrum & hip impingement, with bone spurs. I’ve been to 2 different doctors one wants to do a debridement the other says one day your going to need a...

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