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Upper body strength and using crutches
Along with the exercises recommended for before hip and knee replacement surgery. It would be really good to have exercises recommended to strengthen your upper body and the muscles you will use to move yourself around getting in and out of bed, the car, chairs etc. and using crutches. Thank you
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Post six weeks exercise
I am now 6 weeks post THR and have been told by the surgeon and physio I can use my hip normally. Noting I need to extend the range incrementally. Do you have exercises that you can recommend to do this please? I am finding plenty of exercises for before and immediately after the operation but not for after the six week…
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THR for right hip now really close (Feb. 11th)
Hi everyone, It’s been 9 years next month since my TKR which you lovely people helped me through. Sometimes throughout the day and night as I panicked about pain relief, exercises, etc. Well it’s now 5 days until my first THR. I’m sure I’m going to panic again. I’ve tried hard this time to control as much as I can about…
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Hello, new here
Hi, my name is Mel and I have lived with arthritis for about 10 years. I am hoping to be able to get hints and tips on managing my pain. Looking forward to interacting with you.
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New and arthritis in my hip
I am a young 56 and was advised by my local MSK team that my arthritis in my hip was severe in April and they were going to refer me the the orthopaedic consultant to discuss surgery. I received a letter in May to advise me I had 38 weeks to wait before I could see a surgeon. I’m in so much pain and wish I could afford to…
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Can I reduce hip from ‘giving way’?
Hi, I am new to this community, have OA in right hip. Recently x rayed and the OA has progressed a lot. I am in my late 40s. Had a hip arthroscopy 12 yrs ago which did help at time (FAI and labral tear), but the OA is causing increasing issues this last year. Does anyone have tips on how to lessen chance of the hip giving…
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Osteoarthritis diagnosis 27 years old - fed up, not sure what to do next
Hi Everyone, please excuse me if my grammar/whatever is poor as I am currently in a bit of a state emotionally and struggling to cope. About a year and a half ago (age 26, female) I began to have hip pain, was living in Australia at the time where I saw a doctor, X-ray and ultrasound suggested Bursitis (steroid injection…
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Tips
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Pain 4 months after hip arthroscopy
Hey everyone. I wanted to post on here because I'm looking for specific advice and I can't seem to find what I'm looking for online. So any and all responses are welcome. Bit of back story: About 4 months ago, I had revision hip arthroscopy surgery. The first surgery I had fixed my cam and pincer impingement, and this…
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should I have surgery?
Hello, first of all, I am using an English translation program, so I apologize for the mistakes in my writing, get well soon everyone, I have been diagnosed with advanced hip arthritis, doctors recommend prosthesis. The interesting thing is that I have no pain, yes I can walk long distances but with my cane, I have slight…
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Steriod Injections
Hello, I've recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right hip and am 40 yrs old. 80% of the time I'm able to move around very well with a mild/moderate groin/hip and knee pain. I've had my first hip consult last week and they've immediately offered me a steriod injection. I wouldn't mind if anyone could kindly…
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Shiny New Hip Day 20 May 2024
Day Zero So here i am. It's almost midnight and so far i feel brilliant. Went down to theatre at 16.15 and back in my room at 18.50. Had my first spinal which was exciting. It took them several attempts to get it right but were very kind and patient. Said my arthritis didnt help get it in first time. Apparently this is…
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Your experience of hip replacement - posterior, anterior, lateral anterior
Hi everyone I hope you are keeping as well as possible. We have a little sunshine and warmth to look forward to for a couple of days and I hope that means many of you will have less severe symptoms. I have been very fortunate to be offered a hip replacement. I would really appreciate your insight on which procedure you’ve…
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Personal Trainer
Hello I am 32 and have tried numerous workout programmes since being diagnosed with Hip Osteoarthritis as as a result of CAM Impingement 4 years ago. Some exercises work well for me but I do struggle to manage flare ups I was wondering if anyone here had had a positive experience with a personal trainer who just "gets it"…
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Advice on work and PIP for my mum
Hello everyone. I've not long turned 40 and having a lot of pain in my right hip, I'm having an xray at the end of the month, however my pain is bearable at the minute so this is more to get some advice for my mum. My mum has had issues with her legs / hip / sciatica for years however she has a high pain threshold, unlike…
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Osteoarthritis in my hip
Just been told I have osteoarthritis in my hip. Been over 3 weeks and many painkillers and many tears. Life has changed drastically. Daily walks with our wee dog are now only done by hubby. The few times I have tried to have ended in agony. I know its early days for me but by god its hard. Reading all the advice I can.…
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Hello, new here
Just joined this site. I have osteoarthritis in my knees and Rt. Hip. Can’t afford surgery right now, and not sure if I want it at all! My age is 73 yrs. Was fairly active until the last 20-12 months. Just want conversation with others living with arthritis.
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Hello everyone
hi everyone, i'm new here so a big hello, i have recently been diagnosed with arthritis in my hips although i have suffered for many years, i'm at the beginning of my journey with the whole benefit system as i have had to take redundancy from my job, which i loved, so am a little bit lost with it all. Hoping to a more…
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Hello I’m new I think
hello I’m Anne. I have oa in both hips much worse on the left. GP says it’s mild but my pain isn’t. i might have posted once before but I can’t really remember
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SQUEAK!!
It's now been 17 months since my right hip cartilage caved in and I've finally got used to the idea. However, my joint now SQUEAKS intermittently! It happens when I take my weight off it. It doesn't really have any significance but I'd be interested to know if anyone has experienced anything similar.
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Struggling
I last posted back in April of 2019. I was talking about pain and mentioned that I was awaiting an operation. I had some very helpful responses for which I am very grateful. It was decided that rather than a knee replacement, I would have a double osteotomy. However, I didn't get the operation in 2019 and I was hoping that…
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Hello,
It’s 2am and I’m awake. Yesterday I was diagnosed with arthritis in my Hip, Pelvis and Spine. I was expecting the Hip, but pelvis and spine came as a real shock. I’ve no idea what to do. I’ve no idea what to expect. I had no one to turn to. Stumbled across versus arthritis during my middle of the night Dr Google consult.…
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Hi everyone
I'm new to the community. I'm 50 and newly diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the right hip.. I'm just happy to know that I'm not alone and have an outlet with others that know exactly what I'm going through.
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Not a good week
I am reaching the end of my tether with pain. I like to walk with my elderly, arthritic dog each day. We have been managing around 2,500 steps which is nothing to what we used to do - only five years since we did a 1,000 mile challenge over a course of a few months. it is now proving too much for me to even do the short…
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Seeking help and advice
Hello all, My local hospital has posted a leaflet with Versus Arthritis details on so I thought it might be a good idea to get in touch. Last year I was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis in my hips. I had the steroid injection in my right hip in November. It took away the pain and stiffness for 10 days. Now after…
