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THR Groin pain turned the corner at 9 months

@Pumpkin, I’m glad you’re seeing at least some small successes. What a challenge all this is for you. You’re maintaining a wonderful positive attitude, though. Your resolve will get you through this! Sending ((((HUGS))))).
 
I’ve been wearing OOFOS for last few years & find they work for me. I also have a couple of pairs of Skechers but prefer the OOFOS. Shoes are a very personal choice so this is not an advertisement for that brand I’m just mentioning I’ve had good luck with that brand.
Do you have a Good Feet Store in your area? We have several here and folks that have gone & been fitted with inserts for their shoes rave about them. But I’ve also heard it’s very expensive. $500 & up.
And the commercials say that they are not a medical facility. So I’ve often wanted to check the place out cause let’s face it when you are looking for answers to your discomfort everything sounds good.
 
I really empathise with you regarding shoes and it makes a huge difference in my experience to both knees and hips. With my leg previously being off at an angle, I experienced that slipping you described too. What are you like barefoot? The reason I ask is that I've noticed quite a trend in developing barefoot style shoes that are robust enough for outdoors. Like Sandy, I have found that Sketchers type, very light but designed to be supportive and with a memory foam sole, a good option. I'm currently really enjoying a much cheaper alternative, even lighter feel, I think a UK brand called Pavers. The leg length discrepancy is challenging but still plenty of time for it to settle down a little and see how your general posture will adapt to it. If you have a side bend on top of the leg length (functional difference) that could improve a lot as you recover.

It sounds like despite your challenges things are moving on for you :flwrysmile:
 
Hello everyone, I do so agree with the difficulty of finding appropriate shoes.

After my partially successful bunion surgery my NHS podiatrist at the time advised ' just wear something comfortable' so I have been wearing Skechers for years.

More recently I was worried that the bunion foot with its damaged metatarsal plate would not be able to support me during TAR recovery - this time NHS podiatrists provided an orthotic (not full length) to support the metatarsal area and it worked well in the Skechers BUT I was told those shoes were not providing enough support and I need a supportive shoe with a firm sole and front rocker! I have wide feet that have become wider with age (and the bunion) and I tried various trainers without success. Eventually I tried Brookes Ghost Max3 (mens wide fit) which seemed fine and the right one has worked well alongside the walking boot.

Now I'm wondering if I will be able to wear this style on my left foot when the boot comes off and I have no idea what alternatives I could look at. The podiatrists were reluctant to suggest any particular shoe or brand. Maybe the physiotherapist will be able to advise but I have to get there first!
 
Thank you everyone for your input about shoes have worked for you.
We have a shoe thread in the social room, Shoes for recovery

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Slow but sure progress continues, walking is a smoother, and it is easier to do household chores.
Counterstrain is helping relax my hip, back and leg muscles. I have another month of visits scheduled visits.
I am feeling well enough to plan a trip to San Diego in November. :fingersx:
 
Gosh, Pumpkin.....this is good news! I hope it keeps on going. You're due some good luck with all this.
 
What a relief to feel ongoing progress. Onward to San Diego!!!
(One of my favorite places is in a county park in Escondido.. Google "Queen Califa San Diego" and prepare to be astonished. I surprised my mom with a drive there 20 years ago when we met in San Diego to do the zoo!)
 
I agree, a vacation will be good for us. Between hip surgery, husband's heart problems, and brothers stroke, we have not been anywhere for 2 years.

The last week I have been taking less and less Tylenol, another small step towards recovery.
 
Another little set back, I purchased new shoes on Friday, wore they around the house yesterday for about 2 hours. Work up this morning to a very angry right hip. I have until next week to take them back, will do that later in this week when my hip settles down, or my husband will return them for me.
A warm shower seemed to help along with icing when I am sitting in the recliner.
 
It's so highly individual how a given body and a given shoe last will simply not work together. I'm so sorry. Hopefully a 24 hour soft tissue annoyance and done!
 
I feel for you. I never realized how shoes can affect your body after hip replacement. I used to be able to throw on a $2 pair of flip flops and walk with no problems but now I have to stick to same type of shoe.
Hope you feel better.
 
I feel like I just went from the frying pain into the fire.

My right hip started feeling better on Wednesday, thinking OK this will be better by Friday when I have a coffee date with friends. Thursday the pain increased in my groin, thigh, and SI joint. Friday morning about the same so I did go on the coffee date, we had fun. :mcoffee:
On a side note I have silent reflux, I had read that dark roasts are less acidic, had the darkest roast, no problem with the reflux.

Throughout the day the pain was getting worse in my groin, down my thigh about 7-8 inches, and my
SI joint not wanting to be left out is acting up. I am starting to dread weight bearing after walking a bit. Seems to settle down when I am off of my feet. Thinking it is time to take pain meds on a regular basis vs as needed. (Tylenol and Ibuprofen).

I requested an appointment with my surgeons office and am scheduled for Thursday with her PA. They have a walk in clinic that I plan to go to if it gets worse before the appointment.

If needed plan to seek a second opinion from one of the surgeons I interviewed before surgery.
 
Sorry to hear this @Pumpkin but glad you've got a plan in place, including a second opinion if needed. Going back to regular painkillers sounds sensible. Hoping you get some relief and answers to your predicament soon. Be kind to yourself.
 
Oh I'm so sorry you've had this setback.
It seems unlikely that two hours in "bad" shoes would do this?
Yes, it sounds like it's time for multiple eyes/brains to evaluate.
 
So sorry to hear this, @Pumpkin. Having just returned to my therapist because of hip and back pain, I truly know how frustrating this can be. In addition to seeing your surgeon, if you aren’t still in the care of your therapist, you might want to make an appointment there as well. In my case, my PT immediately diagnosed soft tissue and hip alignment problems that she has already made better. It’s good you’re exploring all options to find out why this is happening.
 
My hip is no better today, walking triggers muscle spasms and deep pain around my hip, just the few feet to my commode can flare up my hip.
My position of comfort is on my left side with a pillow between my legs, once my hip settles down, I can sit.
I do have a PT appointment on Wednesday, we will see how I am doing then.

Right now the plan is to to the the ER in the morning if I am not better.

Something is not right, this is not normal.

It's kinda like a broken leg, as long as I stay off it I am OK.
 
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