Steph
graduate
Hi everyone
I thought I would sign up as I have been reading these messages for a while now and found some really useful info here.
I am due to have my right hip replaced on the 2nd June, and although I am apprehensive I am also feeling very positive about it as the pain just takes over your life doesn't it?
I am just turned 50, and have been suffering quite badly for over a year now while my GP and the consultant couldn't make up their minds as to what was wrong. Iwas initially told I had pulled a muscle as the pain came on so suddenly, then I had physio for a tilted pelvis which righted itself but the pain remained. Then I was basically told by another Dr "it is arthritis - live with it!". By now I was walking with a stick, not sleeping well and unable to go further than about 40 yards down the road before giving up. Prior to this I always walked miles, I have two German Shepherds who kept me very active, so it has been really difficult not being able to do these things anymore.
Finally my own GP sent me for an MRI scan which showed up a small amount of arthritis in my hip and some wear and tear in my lower back (normal apparently for my age). This was last September - I had another X-Ray 2 weeks ago that shows very aggresive, advanced arthritis throughout the hip - so much so that I am booked in quickly for the replacement. Luckily I am not restricted to having to wait for the NHS as the company I work for provides me with private health insurance, otherwise it could have been a very long haul.
It is quite reassuring to read everyones experiences, it also makes me realise not to have too great an expectation too soon and to take things as they come. The thought that I could soon be walking again with no pain is something to so look forward to. Also my daughter is due to have her first baby at the end of July, so again I have another reason to get motivated.
Sorry for my long ramblings, but just wanted to say hello to everyone and what a wonderful network of people there are on here.
Stephanie
I thought I would sign up as I have been reading these messages for a while now and found some really useful info here.
I am due to have my right hip replaced on the 2nd June, and although I am apprehensive I am also feeling very positive about it as the pain just takes over your life doesn't it?
I am just turned 50, and have been suffering quite badly for over a year now while my GP and the consultant couldn't make up their minds as to what was wrong. Iwas initially told I had pulled a muscle as the pain came on so suddenly, then I had physio for a tilted pelvis which righted itself but the pain remained. Then I was basically told by another Dr "it is arthritis - live with it!". By now I was walking with a stick, not sleeping well and unable to go further than about 40 yards down the road before giving up. Prior to this I always walked miles, I have two German Shepherds who kept me very active, so it has been really difficult not being able to do these things anymore.
Finally my own GP sent me for an MRI scan which showed up a small amount of arthritis in my hip and some wear and tear in my lower back (normal apparently for my age). This was last September - I had another X-Ray 2 weeks ago that shows very aggresive, advanced arthritis throughout the hip - so much so that I am booked in quickly for the replacement. Luckily I am not restricted to having to wait for the NHS as the company I work for provides me with private health insurance, otherwise it could have been a very long haul.
It is quite reassuring to read everyones experiences, it also makes me realise not to have too great an expectation too soon and to take things as they come. The thought that I could soon be walking again with no pain is something to so look forward to. Also my daughter is due to have her first baby at the end of July, so again I have another reason to get motivated.
Sorry for my long ramblings, but just wanted to say hello to everyone and what a wonderful network of people there are on here.
Stephanie