funny hips :)

lynnemarie1123
lynnemarie1123 Member Posts: 295
edited 4. Oct 2013, 18:33 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi all,
I have unspecified sero neg arthur, have had quite a lot of pain this year, went along to my consultant appointment relayed all my aches and pains etc.

my knees are painful and bruise especially after exersize, - my hips are painful and stiffness - although the consultant said he thought both issues were due to mechanical issues and not my inflammatory arthur ? - he suggested I take painkillers constantly (instead of just when I need them as I do at the mo) and referred me to physio at the hospital.

He explained I was born with funny hips (never hear this before - nor did my mother) - my leg ball joint doesnt fit into my hip socket properly and slides in and out of the joint - thus causing issues!! - he informed me it wasnt common and was quite abnormal!!!!!! - just what I wanted to hear - anyone got any advice ??

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  • Toots
    Toots Member Posts: 483
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Lynnemarie, welcome x

    Sorry to hear you're suffering :( Whilst I can't exactly 'help', I will say that I know I was born with congenital hip dysplasia - dislocated hips at birth. And from what I understand, it's totally NOT abnormal but actually quite common! The ligaments are really loose and stretchy at birth and often the bones don't end up sitting right or the 'cup' is not formed correctly and that's what causes the issue with the ball not fitting properly. What may be different is that mine was picked up at birth and therefore 'rectified' to some degree, whereas it sounds very much like yours was not and is now giving you problems with osteoarthritis. Often OA in the hip is referred to the knee and vice-versa, I believe.

    I suspect, but do not know for sure as I'm no doctor, that physio would be helpful to keep the muscles in order and help support your hip. Has your gp suggested anything at all?
    Toots x
  • lynnemarie1123
    lynnemarie1123 Member Posts: 295
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Thanks for your reply.

    I havent really discussed it with the gp - they are worse than useless when It comes to my arthritis - I prob know more about it than they do. The consultant wasnt very forthcoming - Osteoarthritis is new to me - I am only used to auto immune arthur - the consultant also mentioned cortizone injections which I want to put off for as long as I can!!.
    he did say that the pain I am feeling is due to my back and not my hips (bizzare) - thanks for the info on the hips and knees relation xx
  • Toots
    Toots Member Posts: 483
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm really sorry hun, for whatever reason I totally skipped the fact that it was your consultant you spoke to and that he already suggested physio!

    Methinks it's time for bed in this household!!

    Hugs to you regardless, I hope it helps x
    Toots x
  • lynnemarie1123
    lynnemarie1123 Member Posts: 295
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you x
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Have you seen an orthopaedic surgeon about the hip? (I'm presuming that by 'consultant' you mean your rheumatologist.)

    Physio sounds like a good idea. I hope it helps.
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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hips problems at birth are not uncommon..like SW says you need to see a orthopeadic surgeon..hopefully they will be able to advice..x
    Love
    Barbara
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    I also had bilateral hip dysplasia, but mine was not picked up in childhood unfortunately. This caused me to develop secondary osteoarthritis in both hips and I have had both hips replaced as a result.
    There is quite a bit of information about hip dysplasia out there and I can recommend a good book about adult hip dysplasia called The Adult guide to hip dysplasia by Denise Sutherland and Dr Sophie West.
    I also have back issued, most probably caused by the hip dysplasia and my body being out of normal alignment all my life! Physio can give good advice and exercises to build up muscle strength to support your hips and back, as has been discussed above, muscle tone and ligaments are poor in hip dysplasia.
    I hope you get some help from your physio x
    NB
  • lynnemarie1123
    lynnemarie1123 Member Posts: 295
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thank you all, I have not seen any surgeons as yet, just the Rhumy x

    no one has mentioned the term dyspraxia as yet - he just said i had funny hips and showed me the xrays etc and explained the issues. - he mentioned the pain i was receiving was due to back pain and not the hips and that pain direct from the hips was received in the groin - which again I didnt know x - tbh at this moment in time It is managable, I do lots of exersize to build up my muscle strength while i can, - I am now looking forward to see the physio to get some info from them - as I am unsure if the exersize I do is making the situation worse.

    Huge thanks again guys for your advice - I really dont know what I would do without this site when I am in need of support xx :)

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