i,ve been waiting for 7 years for a new hip its bone on bone now the pain is so bad i car,nt stand for long car,nt walk very far no pain killers touch the pain at all does anyone know something to try to take the pain away the doctor has give me the strongest pain kill he can but it dont do anything for the pain so he says he car,nt help me
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Hi, when pain is so bad have you tried meditation, even acupuncture.
Emersons Green treatment centre Bristol waiting times are 2 weeks from referral then 4 weeks to surgery for hips, AND NOT affected by the recent NHS announcement.
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thanks for that but my bmi is to high for them
Have you tried TEN's ? I found some considerable help from a unit during the last year I was waiting for my op.
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no never herd of it
I'm so sorry to hear that you are in so much pain I had the same thing bone on bone and it was the most excruciating pain ever My doctor referred me to a hip specialist and he immediately put me on his list for a replacement that I had done in March this year I can't believe that they are leaving you like this My heart goes out to you I hope you can get help very soon
my doctor wont send me till i loose 4 stone witch is,nt easy when i car,nt move much
Have you tried the weight loss forum and also NHS 12 week plan it's brilliant for support I didn't think I could lose weight due to not being able to do any exercise at all but l lost nearly 2 stone by eating healthy food and cutting down Sorry I know it's not easy but it will be so worth it to get rid of your dreadful pain
i,m on there aswell and i,m now under a dietition so hopping something will happen soon
Whoever gets food shopping, cut out All sugary items. If not in home, can’t eat it.
However, have plenty nuts, apples, eat these instead. Gp. Will not refer you, until you loose weight. So it’s up to you. Meanwhile, as suggested by PMR Pete, get a tens pen. Cost around £20. I have one, it stops the pain especially at night, so you can get a good nights sleep. Meanwhile, get referral to see Physio to learn exercise you can do at home.
Good luck. Slivia
Hi. Go to your local MP & get a letter from them regarding the time you have waited. Send it to the necessary department. Samuel.
its the gp thats stalling it all the time
TENS units have helped me a lot. There's a lot of different brands but they all mostly do the same thing. There are some good recommendations here: travelerinfohub.com/healthm...