Hi from NB x

nearlybionic
nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
edited 20. Aug 2012, 08:31 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi
Sorry I have not been on here for a while but my password keeps logging out and is a pain!! I have been reading from time to time and hope you are all coping wellxx
I am keeping going with the physio and paindullers. I have some improvement in my THR side, but my back is still a literal pain!! The bad news is my other hip is going downhill. But I have not been to see anyone about it yet, (not seeing anyone is not acknowledging it yet!!)
I am off to France this week for a family holiday. We are driving there, which is not a good thing for me, as I will be sore and stiff but we are breaking the journey up lots.
If my hip is bad when I am away I will go to see the GP/or ring the consultant when I get back. I left it too long last time and feel this is why it has been a problematic recovery from the last THR.
Any tips for long journeys welcomed xx
NB

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello again, NB. Good to hear from you. I’m sorry things have been a bit up and down but the holiday will be something to look forward to.

    I think you’re doing the right thing in planning frequent stops. Other than that, the only thing that comes to mind is that some car seats are more ‘hip-friendly’ than others. You might try experimenting before you go with various cushions to see which, if any, help. When my hips have been bad I’ve had to be careful in seats that curve outwards at the edges. Tnhey can be OK but you have to sit absolutely central in them so that they’re not pushing your hip in the wrong place.

    Have a great holiday!
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Nb

    Lovely to hear from you again :D

    I think plenty of stops is a good idea :wink:
    Sorry I can't help but I hope you have a brilliant holiday

    Love Juliepf x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi NB
    Great to hear from you again....this forum can be a pain sometimes :roll:
    As for long journeys.....the only long journeys I've done since being like this has been in the UK and its a matter of stops for coffee and a stretch and if its the other end of the UK we stop somewhere for the night and finish the journey the next day
    Have a great holiday anyway
    Love
    Hileena
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi NB,
    Plenty of stops, and plenty of pain dullers, would be my inexperienced advice.
    Have a lovely holiday.
    All the best,
    Numpty
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi NB, me again, a thought just occured to me. Are you aware that since July 2012, a law has been in force in France, making it compulsory to carry a breathalyser in all vehicles, or face an on the spot fine.
    I'm sure you are aware of this, but thought I'd mention it just in case. When my OH and I went to France in July we didn't know about it :roll: until I saw a notice on the ferry, coming home :oops:
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi NB, good to see you again :D

    I have no tips but wanted to say have a good holiday. :D

    Luv,
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi NB
    Its lovely to hear from you, and I hope you have a lovely holiday...as for some tips..well I cant do long journeys but on my last one I did take a couple of cushions....could have done with more really... :)
    Love
    Barbara
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi NB,Good to hear from you again,I use one of those blow up cushion,but frequent breaks are a good way to go.Have a good holiday.Mig
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi again everyone,
    thanks for all your good advice x
    Numpty, yes we have got all the correct travel stuff, including 2x breathylsers.
    We are stopping over twice in travelodge type places on the way down, to help me and to make sure Mr NB isn`t too tired.
    I have a lumbar cushion, and work bought me a `back friend` seat insert as apart of access to work. It can be helpful, but to be honest it isn`t very comfy on long journeys as it isn`t cushioned at all. I have also bought plenty of heat packs (self adhesive ones) to put on if it gets bad.
    I have just got a new prescription of pills from the doc so I think I am all set. Just going to try not to overdo it before I go!! My sticks are in the car all the time so I have always got them when I go out.
    Now all we need is guaranteed french sunshine!! Please !!
    NB
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ordering the sunshine now over the net 8)

    14 days enough, :D

    love juliepf x
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello NearlyBionic.
    nice to hear from you again. i would say have pleny of stops and leg stretches.
    have a lovely holiday.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx

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