At last I've had a second opinion on my hip pain and the surgeon immediately agreed the op was necessary. The first surgeon last September said the pain was in the wrong place ie.not in my groin and inner thighs and so declined to do anything. Since then my mobility has decreased rapidly, can scarcely walk for any distance and in pain/discomfort most of the time accept when lying down. At 5mg Pred I'm pretty sure that I am not experiencing any PMR stiffness now, but the adrenal scene makes it complex to say what is what! I have strengthening exercises to do and am committed to getting as fit as possible before the op. sometime in June. But here's the rub. My poor post-PMR muscles are so weak, I get terribly stiff doing them but can't not do them. Any advice from members who have been on this path? I had a private assessment with a good physio before pursuing the second opinion, she said there was 'gross' weakening of my hip/buttock muscles which has made me very anxious.
Exercise , PMR and Hip replacement : At last I've... - PMRGCAuk
Exercise , PMR and Hip replacement
I started Pilates during my GCA journey -and certainly helped with my knee & hip replacements…although I did have longer to build up muscle strength than you do .,Did physio give you any exercises specifically aimed at pre op?
Couple of links to look at -or look on YouTube for videos-
How long are you spending on the exercises? Maybe helpful to do several short sessions with rests between rather than fewer longer ones?
That first surgeon sounds like one to avoid ...
Yes -but he was elegantly turned out with beautiful hands... second one rather homely but attentive.
As I could hardly move when I had my op I was probably not that fit, although the following day after the op when I started to walk I was labelled the best in the hospital! You sound a lot fitter than me.
That gives me hope!
You will not look back after your op. I cannot believe that I have a bit of titanium in my thigh!
Hi I had a hip replacement a year ago, it had been so painful pre op that lost a fair amount of muscle. I did struggle postop with the exercises but the physio designed specific ones for my weakness. Not easy but at least not painful! Little & often, muscle can always be rebuilt.
I am due the same op soon. Doing the pre op exercises little and often. You need to build the muscles back up. I also go to aquafit twice a week where the water supports you with less stress on your joints - find it fun too so good for your.mental health. Good luck.
Morning, My husband is currently waiting for both of his hips to be replaced. He can no longer walk and I'm concerned about his recovery re muscle wastage. He has type 1 diabetes with chronic kidney disease too. He should have had first hip done last year in November, however they found from his blood test that his HbA1C (diabetes) number was far too high. He's managed to control that much better and it's now the correct number. But, his last blood test turned up that his iron is too low. Last week he had an Iron Infusion to bring his iron level up. Now waiting for another blood test appt to see if he's maintained the level. I'm concerned the longer they leave it it will drop again. It's like pulling teeth to try and get help as to when he will be put back onto the surgeons priority list.
There have been many people say that surgery was the best thing that happened to them.
Just hope my hubby copes with the physio.
Strange thing is the pain is worse in both of his knees....wondering if this could be referred
pain. The X-ray has shown that both hips are bad
Anne
Hi
Knees could well be affected by his hips -but that’s usually because the gait is thrown out. Is he walking at all?
If not, then maybe he has arthritis in knees as well -hope not..
..and hope he can get his surgery asap …
I had to a hip replacement after being on prednisone because of PMR. My rheumatologist ignored me when I complained of hip pain.
But prednisone can cause avascular neucrosis of the hip — cuts down the blood supply. the ball of my hip went flat. Very painful. The only cure is hip replacement. ☹️
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