Hi!

SeasideAnne

Hi, I have joined because I have severe arthritis - everywhere, plus MS. I need a hip replacement but so far they haven't wanted to do it, not because it isn't obvious it's needed (my right leg is now over 1 inch shorter than my left and the pain is terrible,) but they seem reluctant to operate because of the MS and because I have had spinal surgery, although that was over 20 years ago.

I am realising that I will need all your helpful comments and support as I worsen - the future really worries me because I'm a pensioner already and don't know how much longer I'll be able to cope.

Wow, sorry for the downbeat intro.

MaryL44

Hello  @SeasideAnne and welcome to the Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well. I'm so sorry to hear of your challenges.

Our website is a mine of information so do look at it. You might be particularly interested in:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/november/ways-to-help-manage-hip-pain/

I don't personally have any experience of dealing with arthritis and MS but I can imagine the distress. Rest assured, we are always here just for you to rant at! Also, our community members have vast experience so there may be some who have been through your challenges. keep checking back here for their responses.

Please keep posting now you are here and let us know how you are getting on.

Best wishes

Mary

Cosmic_Babe

how does someone’s leg get shorter from hip arthritis? You’re worrying me now bless you. I have found everyone on here very helpful x

frogmorton

Hi @SeasideAnne nice to meet you.

I think if you need surgery you should push for it. Is there an MS forum at all who might be able to give an opinion about any extra precautions when you have MS?

It's not on being left like this. My daughter had similar issues when she had her shoulder replaced at 19 the fact that she has epilepsy did scare 'them' a bit. In case the popped the new joint out during a seizure.

Best of luck

Toni x