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THR Groin pain turned the corner at 9 months

Oh, this is good news, @Pumpkin. You definitely deserve to quit having all these challenges.
 
That's a relief to read!!!
 
Pumpkin said:
I slept better last night and am starting to feel a little better from yesterday. :fingersx: I keep getting a little better everyday. :sleeep:
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Hopefully this pattern continues and today is a little better too.
Have a great holiday!
 
Slept well last night, still very sore, and I cannot stand up without triggering muscle spasms.
 
@Pumpkin … swelling can cause muscles to spasm, so you might want to ice as much as possible the area that is painful. Also, dehydration can do this as well, so be sure you are getting plenty of water each day. I’d try a bottle of Pedialyte also, just in case.
 
@Pumpkin, I don't have groin pain but can sympathise with your situation. After my surgery I developed trochanteric pain which made walking difficult. I also went to a physio and after a few months was relatively pain free (this was about 6 months post operation). I was so pleased with my recovery I went on a 2/3 hour canal walk. Afterwards I was in a lot of pain, so much so my physio stopped my rehab and prescribed me amitriptyline as I was having leg & back spasms.

I seemed to recover well and we resumed physiotherapy. This included a lot of kettle bell lifting to build my core (instability being an issue for me as I have hip dysplasia). Unfortunately, it seems I had not fully recovered & my pain only got worse.

Eventually I changed my physiotherapist because I read hydrotherapy was helpful for my pain. Whilst I think my previous physio meant well, I don't think my body was strong enough to cope with the exercise he gave me (because of the issues caused by the dysplasia). Stretching exercises, bridges and hydrotherapy have been much more effective for me in managing my pain. Whilst it hasn't been eliminated, it does keep it manageable most of the time.

The point of this long post is to say you're not alone in this long journey. So many of us are working really hard to fix ourselves. Perhaps, once you're feeling better, you could look at gentler physiotherapy and/or hydrotherapy? Sometimes it takes time to find out what works. I hope you feel better soon.
 
@Jamie
Thanks for the suggestions, I've had a Gatorade, and have been icing frequently.
I have been able to stand up a little straighter today.

@Annekin
Thanks for the support, it does take awhile to figure out what works. I hope your pain resolves with healing.
 
Another idea you may want to try is Q-Tonic. Tonic water with quinine. My mom swears by this and drinks a small glass each night before bed, like six ounces...maybe. It has to have real quinine though, some have imitation.

Found this online -
Does tonic water stop muscle spasms?
Quinine stimulates a specialized channel on cell membranes called TRPM7. Such transient receptor potential (TRP) channels are found on nerves throughout the body. Activating them through the TRP channels appears to reverse the nerve hyperactivity that causes muscle cramps.

Hope you have a good night tonight!
@Pumpkin
 
Don't forget the role of magnesium as well. I keep a topical spray bottle of pure magnesium salts at my bedside for occasional carpopedal, calf, or upper quad (groin) spasm and my husband's hand spasms.
 
@Layla
Thanks for the information about quinine. My husband doesn't drive so it will be a few days before we go to the store.

@mendogal
I have some roll on magnesium, thanks for the reminder to use it. I have been taking magnesium pills for the spasms.
 
@Pumpkin I can confirm the guidance on the drinks. I followed both Jamie and Layla's tips in the past and I was really surprised at the difference it made to how my legs felt. I make up my own. Pinch of sea salt, teaspoon of pure honey, half a squeeze of lemon juice for daytime, alternative to Gator. Dissolve and fill a large glass or water bottle. The tonic version in a small glass with the above ingredients and ice, with a slice of cucumber or mint, lovely in the evening.
 
I can second the use of magnesium spray. I've taken oral magnesium for years but when still in hospital I was having really awful muscle spasms I got my daughter to bring a magnesium spray in and massaging that on my thigh really helped, obviously no where near any open wound.
 
Today I started off very stiff, but as the day has progressed I am feeling looser. I can stand up straight for a brief period without triggering spasms.
@Deni444 thank you for the drink recipes, they sounds good as an alternative to Gatorade and quinine tonic.

I called and cancelled my PT appointment on Thursday, and spoke with the PT about the increased groin and SI pain after my last session. Next appointment we will talk about how to proceed, and avoid another exacerbation.
 
Glad you are feeling some improvement, @Pumpkin. Cancelling your tomorrow's PT was probably a good idea. You don't want to do anything that makes it worse.

Sending positive thoughts your way.

:friends:
 
Rest up and keep the recovery going!
 
That's got to feel heartening :cheers:
 
Fantastic news! I love these little flags that pop up to let us know that despite humps, bumps and even the odd mountain to climb... Recovery is refusing to be subdued :flwrysmile:
 
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