End stage hip osteoarthritis

Border2010

Hi everyone 👋

How do you manage your hip arthritis? I'm end stage and was refused surgery at Nuffield in August due to low BMI and it's a struggle to get through each day. I'm back on the hospital waiting list as a priority 2 patient but there's no date on sight, some others in the urgent category have been waiting 60 and still waiting.

I have tried all the pain relief but currently have Cocodamol 30/500, Naproxen and Codeine as the Butec patches made me feel nauseous and drowsy constantly. I can't walk at all without an aid and I have bad swelling in my legs for some reason, oedema the doctor says.

Nice to be here to share tips and experiences.

S

yaz239

Hello @Border2010 and welcome to the community!

On this forum you'll be able to seek support and advice from people in similar situations. The best way to find useful advice is through engaging on the forum, if you feel comfortable doing so.

In the meantime, here's some information you may find useful: https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/november/ways-to-help-manage-hip-pain/

Best wishes, Yas (Mod)