Herniated spinal disc/degeneration to a diagnosis today of needing a bilateral hip replacement

Mummykub

Hi everyone ☺

I'm 51, I've already had a diagnosis in 2020 of a herniated disc and degeneration in 2 other discs in my spine. Today, I had an appointment with Orthopaedic's for severe hip pain. Diagnosis suggest I need a bilateral hip replacement. It feels really strange to mention this but I feel relieved that I finally have clarity for the pain I've been feeling

Tom

Welcome to the forum, @Mummykub

It’s not strange, it is always better to know what you are facing!

I see that had a 2011 diagnosis of a herniated disc with two other discs degenerating and that you now need a bi-lateral hip replacement.

There are many members of the forum who have had similar experiences. Here is a link to some relevant discussions:

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/42881/bilateral-hip-replacement

Here is some general information from our website:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/hip-replacement-surgery/

I wish you good fortune and please let the community know how you get on.

Tom, Moderator.