Post hip operation swelling and sharp pains in hip and leg

[gset]

Hi there. I had my left hip replaced 12 weeks ago. At six weeks despite lots of movement and exercise I had a tennis ball lump sitting under my scar, which impeded certain movements and has made sitting so painful it made me feel sick. With physio and laser treatment this has reduced and dispersed, but it is now a huge swelling across my hip, buttock and thigh. I still cannot sit and lying is painful. I feel that my side is going to split it is so tight. It is not going down fast and my groin lymph nodes are swollen and aching trying to deal with it. I get sudden sharp pains from the groin down my leg which stop me sleeping. I cannot take ibuprofen and nothing I can take appears to reduce this. The orthopaedic surgeon and GP do not take any interest in this lympodema yet it is not going down my calf at all. Has anyone had a similar experience and if so how did you resolve it please? Thank you.

[gset]

I forgot to say I have ET

[Stevesmum42]

Have you been in touch with your haematology dept? Someone must be taking notice of your situation. I do not have any experience of hip replacement, so cannot advise, just wanted to say keep on at your medics . It sounds as though you need to get it checked out. Constant pain is so debilitating especially if it is stopping you sleeping.

I do hope you get some advice and help soon.

Sandy x

[gset in reply to Stevesmum42]

Thanks yes and they did help, but now is with orthopaedics but not getting anywhere. Physio is the best help.

[Bluetop]

Sorry, no experience of this -but I do hope you get the help you need soon.

[Anag]

I was engaged to an ortho surgeon for over 6 years. This sounds like an orthopedic Problem/complication for whatever reason. For inflammation, instead of meds, I always take turmeric powder 3G-7g, twice a day as a drink made with Rice milk, with a dash of pepper and some drops of oil to activate. Also a tbsp of high quality salmon oil am and pm. This helps calm the immune system also, if your body is reacting in some way. I’m just an amateur, but these old remedies work for me and my family and friends. And they don’t interfere with our meds! I know many people with hip replacements. Complications are seldom, but they exist. No matter what their age. My mother-in-law had a new knee put in at 89. she was up the next day and going well at 93. I’m really sorry for your situation, gset. I do hope you will get to the bottom of this. If necessary get a second opinion. I hope to have helped to give you help with symptom alleviation. Good luck! Anag