Hermione
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- Jun 10, 2013
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Hello, I have just found you 6 months after bilateral hip replacement. Following a car accident in 2007 it has been a long journey to identify the cause of my severe pain and immobility. Numerous tests, steroid injections and disc decompression finally led me to an orthopaedic consultant who took one look at my x rays and 6 weeks later, a week before Christmas I had 2 new hips!
Initially recovery was great, I'm only 51 and pretty active. Having our own business I was back to sitting at a desk within 2 weeks (OK not what I would have chosen) and able to get back on a horse in 8 weeks. I've followed the guidebook, started regular pilates classes with a physio and have tried not to do too much but by month 5 I started going downhill.
Lots of discomfort in both hips, especially around the scars and the muscles are causing pain in both legs, shoulders and arms, bit like having flu. Generally feeling pretty miserable too. Returned to GP who has ordered blood tests to check me out and told me to carry on with painkillers (Meloxicam and Co-codamol). I have spoken to the hospital where the operation was performed and they suggested asking my GP to refer me back to see my consultant.
Just wondered if anyone else has had this experience and any tips for improving the situation. Thanks very much.
Initially recovery was great, I'm only 51 and pretty active. Having our own business I was back to sitting at a desk within 2 weeks (OK not what I would have chosen) and able to get back on a horse in 8 weeks. I've followed the guidebook, started regular pilates classes with a physio and have tried not to do too much but by month 5 I started going downhill.
Lots of discomfort in both hips, especially around the scars and the muscles are causing pain in both legs, shoulders and arms, bit like having flu. Generally feeling pretty miserable too. Returned to GP who has ordered blood tests to check me out and told me to carry on with painkillers (Meloxicam and Co-codamol). I have spoken to the hospital where the operation was performed and they suggested asking my GP to refer me back to see my consultant.
Just wondered if anyone else has had this experience and any tips for improving the situation. Thanks very much.