Well it's been two days since I had my Mini op, on Weds 12,12,12 Went in for 7.15am and called down for surgery at 10.20am, this time had no info on what steroid it was, But I think it's the same as before the Kenalog one. Had that one back in July 2011 so pretty prepared and clued up on whats going to happen.
Came home for 2.30pm and felt pretty good considering I'd had anaesthetic and had hip wiggled and manipulated. So i know once the local part of the anaesthetic wears off the toothache like pain will hit the hip for a while, before the steroid kicks in.
This time felt a bit different, the paperwork was geared around DVT prevention and I was measured up for TEDS stockings too, out of all my surgeries they now offer me TEDS??? Just the below the knee ones, and a funky blue colour, so still wearing them now, as I'm not mobilising as much as I normally do, so it can't hurt to prevent another one.
Straight away at home the hip felt heavier, number and achy, but I was/are expecting these pains, so stocking up on painkillers and I've had to only take an extra 2 doses of Co-codamol which I'm happy with. Think the hardest thing to cope with is the anger management after this steroid, as it makes me moody, sharp, and tearful. So going to keep a pain diary and mood to see how it pans out (like I did last time too).
Friday, 14 December 2012
MUA Mini OP
Well it's been two days since I had my Mini op, on Weds 12,12,12 Went in for 7.15am and called down for surgery at 10.20am, this time had no info on what steroid it was, But I think it's the same as before the Kenalog one. Had that one back in July 2011 so pretty prepared and clued up on whats going to happen.
Came home for 2.30pm and felt pretty good considering I'd had anaesthetic and had hip wiggled and manipulated. So i know once the local part of the anaesthetic wears off the toothache like pain will hit the hip for a while, before the steroid kicks in.
This time felt a bit different, the paperwork was geared around DVT prevention and I was measured up for TEDS stockings too, out of all my surgeries they now offer me TEDS??? Just the below the knee ones, and a funky blue colour, so still wearing them now, as I'm not mobilising as much as I normally do, so it can't hurt to prevent another one.
Straight away at home the hip felt heavier, number and achy, but I was/are expecting these pains, so stocking up on painkillers and I've had to only take an extra 2 doses of Co-codamol which I'm happy with. Think the hardest thing to cope with is the anger management after this steroid, as it makes me moody, sharp, and tearful. So going to keep a pain diary and mood to see how it pans out (like I did last time too).
Came home for 2.30pm and felt pretty good considering I'd had anaesthetic and had hip wiggled and manipulated. So i know once the local part of the anaesthetic wears off the toothache like pain will hit the hip for a while, before the steroid kicks in.
This time felt a bit different, the paperwork was geared around DVT prevention and I was measured up for TEDS stockings too, out of all my surgeries they now offer me TEDS??? Just the below the knee ones, and a funky blue colour, so still wearing them now, as I'm not mobilising as much as I normally do, so it can't hurt to prevent another one.
Straight away at home the hip felt heavier, number and achy, but I was/are expecting these pains, so stocking up on painkillers and I've had to only take an extra 2 doses of Co-codamol which I'm happy with. Think the hardest thing to cope with is the anger management after this steroid, as it makes me moody, sharp, and tearful. So going to keep a pain diary and mood to see how it pans out (like I did last time too).
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Guest Blog Article by Elizabeth Carrollton For Drugwatch.com
Hip Replacements and their Alternative and Complementary Solutions
Arthritis and other chronic joint problems in the hip are the cause of severe pain, inflammation and varying degrees of disability in a significant number of people. Many with these issues will undergo hip replacement surgery to relieve their pain and discomfort and restore mobility.
However, headlines about recent recalls and complications associated with some hip replacement devices have raised awareness of the potential risks involved with surgical treatments, spurring many hip pain sufferers to look to alternative solutions for relief.
Conservative Management
A conservative management of chronic hip pain can significantly reduce symptoms, allowing hip replacement surgery to be delayed, or sometimes avoided. Typically, such a plan includes the use of anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy and lifestyle modifications to reduce symptoms and increase mobility.
Physical therapy generally focuses on targeted exercise to strengthen muscles that support the hip joint, which can reduce pain and increase range of motion for improved hip function. In overweight patients, weight loss is an important part of treatment. Being too heavy places a great deal of excess stress on weight-bearing joints and is a major risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis in the hip.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, which is a division of the National Institutes of Health, acupuncture has been shown in clinical trials to reduce osteoarthritis pain and inflammation and increase mobility, as have glucosamine and chondroitin supplements. Glucosamine and chondroitin are compounds that are naturally present in healthy cartilage. Massage has benefited many patients with hip pain, and there is some evidence that vitamins C,D, E and beta carotene may slow the progression of osteoarthritis.
Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery can be a good option for people with severe hip arthritis symptoms that have not responded to non-surgical treatments. However, it is major surgery and there are risks, so being well-informed about these procedures and knowing the hip implant options available is important.
Metal-on-metal hip replacement products have caused some problems for patients in recent years, with some of these products recalled due to high rates of premature failure and complications, and many hip recall lawsuitsfiled by injured patients.
Metallosis is one serious complication associated with these implants, and occurs when friction between implant components produces microscopic particles of metallic debris. These particles collect in the soft tissues surrounding the hip, causing pain and inflammation. Metal ions from implant debris have also been shown to enter the bloodstream, a situation for which the long-term effects are not known.
Osteolysis is another condition related to implant debris. It occurs as the body's immune system reacts to the foreign particles, causing bone loss around the implant site that can result in loosening or failure of the implant.
There are options besides metal-on-metal hipimplants, such as ceramic and metal or ceramic and plastic systems, among others. Be sure to discuss the benefits and risks of all hip replacement options with your doctor to determine which type of hip implant will be safest and most effective for you.
Elizabeth Carrollton writes about defective medical devices and dangerous drugs for Drugwatch.com.
Guest Blog Article by Elizabeth Carrollton For Drugwatch.com
Hip Replacements and their Alternative and
Complementary Solutions
Arthritis and other chronic joint problems
in the hip are the cause of severe pain, inflammation and varying degrees of
disability in a significant number of people. Many with these issues will
undergo hip replacement surgery to relieve their pain and discomfort and
restore mobility.
However, headlines about recent recalls and
complications associated with some hip replacement devices have raised
awareness of the potential risks involved with surgical treatments, spurring
many hip pain sufferers to look to alternative solutions for relief.
Conservative
Management
A conservative management of chronic hip
pain can significantly reduce symptoms, allowing hip replacement surgery to be
delayed, or sometimes avoided. Typically, such a plan includes the use of anti-inflammatory
medications, physical therapy and lifestyle modifications to reduce symptoms
and increase mobility.
Physical therapy generally focuses on
targeted exercise to strengthen muscles that support the hip joint, which can
reduce pain and increase range of motion for improved hip function. In
overweight patients, weight loss is an important part of treatment. Being too
heavy places a great deal of excess stress on weight-bearing joints and is a
major risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis in the hip.
Complementary
and Alternative Medicine
According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative
Medicine, which is a division of the National Institutes of Health,
acupuncture has been shown in clinical trials to reduce osteoarthritis pain and
inflammation and increase mobility, as have glucosamine and chondroitin
supplements. Glucosamine and chondroitin are compounds that are naturally
present in healthy cartilage. Massage has benefited many patients with hip
pain, and there is some evidence that vitamins C,D, E and beta carotene may
slow the progression of osteoarthritis.
Hip
Replacement
Hip replacement surgery can be a good
option for people with severe hip arthritis symptoms that have not responded to
non-surgical treatments. However, it is major surgery and there are risks, so
being well-informed about these procedures and knowing the hip implant options
available is important.
Metal-on-metal hip replacement products
have caused some problems for patients in recent years, with some of these
products recalled due to high rates of premature failure and complications, and
many hip recall lawsuits
filed by injured patients.
Metallosis is one serious complication
associated with these implants, and occurs when friction between implant
components produces microscopic particles of metallic debris. These particles
collect in the soft tissues surrounding the hip, causing pain and inflammation.
Metal ions from implant debris have also been shown to enter the bloodstream, a
situation for which the long-term effects are not known.
Osteolysis is another condition related to
implant debris. It occurs as the body's immune system reacts to the foreign
particles, causing bone loss around the implant site that can result in
loosening or failure of the implant.
There are options besides metal-on-metal hip
implants, such as ceramic and metal or ceramic and plastic systems, among
others. Be sure to discuss the benefits and risks of all hip replacement
options with your doctor to determine which type of hip implant will be safest
and most effective for you.
Elizabeth
Carrollton writes about defective medical devices and dangerous drugs for Drugwatch.com.
Monday, 24 September 2012
Uh oh Not Again?!?
Now I haven't posted here for a while and for that I apologise, I have been religiously and faithfully exercising and doing physio as and when the body allows me too. So much has happened since I last posted here.
Slipped disc eased off after lots of rest, as frustrating as that was it did help, and I went on holiday too. But I'm jumping the gun, Before holiday I had just finished my second bout of Hydro, which I may add was lovely and very very helpful. I had my all important x-ray appointment and to see my Consultant, I really thought this would be a walk in the park, they would say blah blah blah and it's ready we will take out the metalwork now, and it will be roughly 3 months time.
But Noooooo it's not healed at all? What the H? Still, and Yes they said I have fallen arches in my feet so need orthotics again, and I would need to wait another 3 months for the next x-ray and if all well then it will be 3 months after that to come out, WHAT????? Talk about a serious delay? Gutted, I walked out totally deflated.
But you bounced back, started to list the positives, like I can cook Christmas dinner as I wont be on Crutches, Hopefully less pain around then, it wont be snowy,icy weather when I have surgery etc.....
Had the BEST most relaxing holiday ever in Ibiza, it was full on beach, stroll, relax fest and I really honestly needed that. I took my stick as quite frankly I can't walk, whether I want to admit to that or not it's true I really can't. We walked most days, slowly I might add, and not always far. But that was still a shock for the body.
Came home from holiday exhausted purely from travelling, and walking. My groin started a dull ache, so once home I rested more, stopped the walking daily and got the pain back under control. From walking everyday it wasn't just my Hip/Groin that hurt, it was my Ribs,Shoulder,Wrist and Fingers all on my Left side from intensely holding my Walking stick so tight and for so long. No one ever tells you that will happen?
Anyways seen Physiotherapist after hols and explained everything to her in my Physio review, and she has put me onto TWO sticks, how annoying and backwards is that?? Now I really feel like I'm not healing sadly, I will admit though it has straightened me out, and it has eased the pains the entire left side gets from holding the stick. But I feel stupid, frustrated, and sad? So back to the drawing board, Doing as I'm told and listening to my body (as much as I hate that)
Hippie Hugs Everyone xx
Slipped disc eased off after lots of rest, as frustrating as that was it did help, and I went on holiday too. But I'm jumping the gun, Before holiday I had just finished my second bout of Hydro, which I may add was lovely and very very helpful. I had my all important x-ray appointment and to see my Consultant, I really thought this would be a walk in the park, they would say blah blah blah and it's ready we will take out the metalwork now, and it will be roughly 3 months time.
But Noooooo it's not healed at all? What the H? Still, and Yes they said I have fallen arches in my feet so need orthotics again, and I would need to wait another 3 months for the next x-ray and if all well then it will be 3 months after that to come out, WHAT????? Talk about a serious delay? Gutted, I walked out totally deflated.
But you bounced back, started to list the positives, like I can cook Christmas dinner as I wont be on Crutches, Hopefully less pain around then, it wont be snowy,icy weather when I have surgery etc.....
Had the BEST most relaxing holiday ever in Ibiza, it was full on beach, stroll, relax fest and I really honestly needed that. I took my stick as quite frankly I can't walk, whether I want to admit to that or not it's true I really can't. We walked most days, slowly I might add, and not always far. But that was still a shock for the body.
Came home from holiday exhausted purely from travelling, and walking. My groin started a dull ache, so once home I rested more, stopped the walking daily and got the pain back under control. From walking everyday it wasn't just my Hip/Groin that hurt, it was my Ribs,Shoulder,Wrist and Fingers all on my Left side from intensely holding my Walking stick so tight and for so long. No one ever tells you that will happen?
Anyways seen Physiotherapist after hols and explained everything to her in my Physio review, and she has put me onto TWO sticks, how annoying and backwards is that?? Now I really feel like I'm not healing sadly, I will admit though it has straightened me out, and it has eased the pains the entire left side gets from holding the stick. But I feel stupid, frustrated, and sad? So back to the drawing board, Doing as I'm told and listening to my body (as much as I hate that)
Hippie Hugs Everyone xx
Uh oh Not Again?!?
Now I haven't posted here for a while and for that I apologise, I have been religiously and faithfully exercising and doing physio as and when the body allows me too. So much has happened since I last posted here.
Slipped disc eased off after lots of rest, as frustrating as that was it did help, and I went on holiday too. But I'm jumping the gun, Before holiday I had just finished my second bout of Hydro, which I may add was lovely and very very helpful. I had my all important x-ray appointment and to see my Consultant, I really thought this would be a walk in the park, they would say blah blah blah and it's ready we will take out the metalwork now, and it will be roughly 3 months time.
But Noooooo it's not healed at all? What the H? Still, and Yes they said I have fallen arches in my feet so need orthotics again, and I would need to wait another 3 months for the next x-ray and if all well then it will be 3 months after that to come out, WHAT????? Talk about a serious delay? Gutted, I walked out totally deflated.
But you bounced back, started to list the positives, like I can cook Christmas dinner as I wont be on Crutches, Hopefully less pain around then, it wont be snowy,icy weather when I have surgery etc.....
Had the BEST most relaxing holiday ever in Ibiza, it was full on beach, stroll, relax fest and I really honestly needed that. I took my stick as quite frankly I can't walk, whether I want to admit to that or not it's true I really can't. We walked most days, slowly I might add, and not always far. But that was still a shock for the body.
Came home from holiday exhausted purely from travelling, and walking. My groin started a dull ache, so once home I rested more, stopped the walking daily and got the pain back under control. From walking everyday it wasn't just my Hip/Groin that hurt, it was my Ribs,Shoulder,Wrist and Fingers all on my Left side from intensely holding my Walking stick so tight and for so long. No one ever tells you that will happen?
Anyways seen Physiotherapist after hols and explained everything to her in my Physio review, and she has put me onto TWO sticks, how annoying and backwards is that?? Now I really feel like I'm not healing sadly, I will admit though it has straightened me out, and it has eased the pains the entire left side gets from holding the stick. But I feel stupid, frustrated, and sad? So back to the drawing board, Doing as I'm told and listening to my body (as much as I hate that)
Hippie Hugs Everyone xx
Slipped disc eased off after lots of rest, as frustrating as that was it did help, and I went on holiday too. But I'm jumping the gun, Before holiday I had just finished my second bout of Hydro, which I may add was lovely and very very helpful. I had my all important x-ray appointment and to see my Consultant, I really thought this would be a walk in the park, they would say blah blah blah and it's ready we will take out the metalwork now, and it will be roughly 3 months time.
But Noooooo it's not healed at all? What the H? Still, and Yes they said I have fallen arches in my feet so need orthotics again, and I would need to wait another 3 months for the next x-ray and if all well then it will be 3 months after that to come out, WHAT????? Talk about a serious delay? Gutted, I walked out totally deflated.
But you bounced back, started to list the positives, like I can cook Christmas dinner as I wont be on Crutches, Hopefully less pain around then, it wont be snowy,icy weather when I have surgery etc.....
Had the BEST most relaxing holiday ever in Ibiza, it was full on beach, stroll, relax fest and I really honestly needed that. I took my stick as quite frankly I can't walk, whether I want to admit to that or not it's true I really can't. We walked most days, slowly I might add, and not always far. But that was still a shock for the body.
Came home from holiday exhausted purely from travelling, and walking. My groin started a dull ache, so once home I rested more, stopped the walking daily and got the pain back under control. From walking everyday it wasn't just my Hip/Groin that hurt, it was my Ribs,Shoulder,Wrist and Fingers all on my Left side from intensely holding my Walking stick so tight and for so long. No one ever tells you that will happen?
Anyways seen Physiotherapist after hols and explained everything to her in my Physio review, and she has put me onto TWO sticks, how annoying and backwards is that?? Now I really feel like I'm not healing sadly, I will admit though it has straightened me out, and it has eased the pains the entire left side gets from holding the stick. But I feel stupid, frustrated, and sad? So back to the drawing board, Doing as I'm told and listening to my body (as much as I hate that)
Hippie Hugs Everyone xx
Sunday, 22 July 2012
Slipped Disc hell!
Just as I really start getting somewhere with physio and hydro I give myself a Bulging/Slipped Disc in my lower back, the pain is unreal and it's forced me to have to stop to rest and recover sadly. But I will do as recovering is important and it must to done right and not rushed (as I know I'd love too, but it's never worth it!) this I've found out the hard way, many many times!
After a hydro/physio review I was pleasantly surprised they agreed to give me another 4-6wks of Hydrotherapy which is wonderful, I just wish I had found this team years ago to help me when it was my left hip. No worries as it's better late than never, and my left is better than I've ever had in my life! Now that's a shock result, I was happy with painfree, but range of motion and strength and flexibility is better than I could ever of imagined, I never thought that would be said!
So can't really workout so I think I will ask advice tomorrow when I go for Hydro, and at least I have Aquafit on Fridays so get the legs moving and working hard 2 days a week, if all exercises are to be stopped for now. I really feel like the bone has healed, but still can't walk unaided without a massive glimpy limp, this is why I have been doing steps, clams and chair squats religiously so stopping these are hard as I want to be unaided if possible for my Holiday in 6 wks time. It's definitely taking longer than the left which had more done too it inside and more complications to hinder it as well, so not sure why all the delay in strength and limping staying around so much!?
Happy Hippie Healing Hugs xx
After a hydro/physio review I was pleasantly surprised they agreed to give me another 4-6wks of Hydrotherapy which is wonderful, I just wish I had found this team years ago to help me when it was my left hip. No worries as it's better late than never, and my left is better than I've ever had in my life! Now that's a shock result, I was happy with painfree, but range of motion and strength and flexibility is better than I could ever of imagined, I never thought that would be said!
So can't really workout so I think I will ask advice tomorrow when I go for Hydro, and at least I have Aquafit on Fridays so get the legs moving and working hard 2 days a week, if all exercises are to be stopped for now. I really feel like the bone has healed, but still can't walk unaided without a massive glimpy limp, this is why I have been doing steps, clams and chair squats religiously so stopping these are hard as I want to be unaided if possible for my Holiday in 6 wks time. It's definitely taking longer than the left which had more done too it inside and more complications to hinder it as well, so not sure why all the delay in strength and limping staying around so much!?
Happy Hippie Healing Hugs xx
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