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Swollen Foot — Thomas, Thu Mar 11 8:43am

Since I have permanent foot drop since December 2009, can anyone recommend a way to handle having a swollen foot? I am really sore and tired!

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Foot Drop — Thomas, Thu Mar 11 7:38am

In November 2009 I had a total left hip replacement and suffered foot drop of my left foot. All that I know is that during surgery my sciatic nerve was either overstretched, pinched, or crushed. I have had three EMG test December 2009, January 2010, and February 2010, and was told it doesn't look favorable. Both of... more

• foot drop — steffi, Fri Mar 12 9:52am
• • Foot Drop — Thomas, Fri Mar 12 12:07pm
  • • foot drop — steffi, Fri Mar 12 12:34pm
• foot drop — Anne, Fri Mar 12 8:19am
• • Foot Drop — Thomas, Fri Mar 12 12:28pm
• Foot Drop — Vanessa, Thu Mar 11 4:06pm
• Re: Foot Drop — carol from canada, Thu Mar 11 8:49am
• • Foot Drop — Thomas, Thu Mar 11 2:18pm

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Fosamax.... — Linda Bloom, Wed Mar 10 8:27am

Interesting and frightening... http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/fosamax-long-term-bone-strengthening-drug-linked-fractures/story?id=10045179

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April too!! — Deborama, Tue Mar 9 1:57pm

I just found out yesterday that I finally have a surgical date April 29th!! I am so excited now. this has been such a long journey and I am waiting to reach the destination! I am 46, have avascular necrosis in my left hip and will be having a total replacement. I am going to rent the toilet seat and the walker from... more

• Re: April too!! — Glitteringglory, Thu Mar 11 12:08am
• • Re: April too!! — MaryG, Fri Mar 12 8:44am
• Congrats — Suzette, Wed Mar 10 7:41am
• • Re: Congrats — deborama, Wed Mar 10 1:22pm
  • • Reply — Suzette, Thu Mar 11 1:15pm
• Hip Replacement — Bobby, Tue Mar 9 6:08pm
• • Re: Hip Replacement — deborama, Wed Mar 10 1:42am

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new hip replacement — lilirose101, Tue Mar 9 12:38pm

I am researching what my options are for the left hip, I had the right one done two years ago (porcelain thr). Now the left is so painful and I am limping! I have been hearing a lot of news about the "mini" replacement which uses two small incisions, going in differently, with a very quick recovery period.... does... more

• Re: new hip replacement — Barbara L., Thu Mar 11 8:02am
• • Point well taken — Linda Bloom, Thu Mar 11 10:16am
• new hip replacement — steffi, Thu Mar 11 5:58am
• Alternative — Linda Bloom, Wed Mar 10 8:57am
• • Alternative — djhelkhntr, Wed Mar 10 9:29pm
  • alertnative — peter, Wed Mar 10 10:38am

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hip resurfacing — wa1031, Mon Mar 8 7:27pm

I would like to talk to someone who has had hip resurfacing surgery to find out more info.

• hip resurfacing — jane, Tue Mar 9 12:18pm

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Pain — Suzan - biomet tlhr 2003, Mon Mar 8 12:25pm

Well about a month ago I started having pain on my OP side. So I went to the doctor today and they want me to have a MRI, blood work and if that is inconclusive fluid biopsies to see what is causing my pain and weakness. In one word SCARED! He is looking for metal sensitivity or infection. Can anyone shed some light... more

• Re: Pain — Carol, Wed Mar 10 1:58pm
• Biomat pain — Reneek639, Tue Mar 9 7:38am
• • biomet company that made implant (nm) — suzan, Tue Mar 9 7:40am

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Squeaking — Steve, Mon Mar 8 11:35am

Hi All, It has been over 3 years since I have been on this Board. Glad to see it is still here. I had my 1st hip done about 6 years ago and my 2nd replaced 3 years ago. Everything has been going really well. About 4 weeks ago I started hearing a squeaking sound from my right hip (this is the 3 yr old hip). It only... more

• Re: Squeaking — carol from canada, Mon Mar 8 9:54pm
• • Squeaking — Steve, Tue Mar 9 6:01am
• Re: Squeaking — Ceramic hips can squeak, Mon Mar 8 7:42pm

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Pre Op Prep — Pauline, Mon Mar 8 10:44am

Hi Folks, I am now inside the 3 weeks till my Hip Replacement op. Feeling very overwhelmed by the nearness of the op but also the pain is driving me insane. I just wondered if you could give me advice as to anything I can do at home in advance of my operation, things to buy in or clear away. Your help would be most... more

• Re: Pre Op Prep — Barbara L., Tue Mar 9 7:31am
• • Pre-op preparation — Barb in PA, Wed Mar 10 8:02am
  • Reply — Pauline, Wed Mar 10 7:41am
• Pre-Op Readiness — Teresa, Mon Mar 8 7:22pm
• • pre op reply — Pauline, Wed Mar 10 7:44am
• pre op prep — steffi, Mon Mar 8 2:05pm
• • reply — Pauline, Wed Mar 10 7:46am
  • Pauline's upcomingadventure — elly, Tue Mar 9 8:34am
  • • reply — Pauline, Wed Mar 10 7:47am
    • • diversion for Pauline? — elly, Wed Mar 10 10:05am
  • BOOKS! — Donna, Mon Mar 8 5:41pm
  • • reply — Pauline, Wed Mar 10 7:49am

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Need to group-scheduled for THR in April — Glitteringglory, Mon Mar 8 1:51am

Hi all! I am new to the group and joined to learn what others went through in getting a total hip replacement. I am scheduled to get the total hip replacement surgery (on the right side only) on April 12, 2010. I am only 34, pretty young to get a total hip replacement, so I hope it lasts a long, long time! I have had... more

• April Surgeries — sarah, Fri Mar 12 8:55am
• Re: Need to group-scheduled for THR in April — deborama, Thu Mar 11 11:42am
• 6 weeks post op — Jeri Youtsey, Wed Mar 10 6:08pm
• • Re: 6 weeks post op — Glitteringglory, Wed Mar 10 7:49pm
• Welcome to our Club — Teresa, Mon Mar 8 7:31pm
• Hip Replacement — Bobby, Mon Mar 8 6:46pm
• • Re: Hip Replacement — Glitteringglory, Thu Mar 11 12:01pm
  • • Re: Hip Replacement — MaryG, Fri Mar 12 8:50am
    • Hip Replacement — Bobby, Thu Mar 11 6:58pm
    • Hip Replacement (nm) — Bobby, Thu Mar 11 6:53pm
• YOU'LL DO FINE! — Donna, Mon Mar 8 5:46pm
• Howdy — djhelkhntr, Mon Mar 8 3:23pm
• • Re: Howdy — Glitteringglory, Tue Mar 9 1:03am
  • • Re: Howdy — MaryG, Wed Mar 10 8:38am
    • glitteringglory — Ritzr35, Wed Mar 10 6:42am
• April THR — steffi, Mon Mar 8 8:41am

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stretching — Maryellen , Fri Mar 5 7:22am

I am seven months out from my hip replacement. I frequently feel stiff, my back, calves and hamstrings. I do some stretching but am reluctant to go too far into the stretch. What have other people found works for them?

• stretching — irene h, Fri Mar 5 12:54pm
• • At 9 months post RTHR — Pete4, Sat Mar 6 7:20am
  • • stretching — Maryellen , Sun Mar 7 8:39am
    • • Re: stretching — Pete4, Sun Mar 7 7:52pm
    • THR in May too — Ritzr35, Sun Mar 7 8:23am
    • Healing Process — Sunny, Sun Mar 7 12:39am
    • • Re: Healing Process — MaryG, Mon Mar 8 8:47am
      • Post op sore — iowakim, Sun Mar 7 9:11am
      • healing process — steffi, Sun Mar 7 7:40am
      • • Steffi — Sunny, Mon Mar 8 1:02am
        • • Re: Steffi — Pete4, Mon Mar 8 1:28pm
        • PAIN! — Dennis the Mennis, Sun Mar 7 8:25pm

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bowling — irene h, Wed Mar 3 3:24pm

Has anyone tried candlepin bowling after thr?

• candlepin bowling — sara, Sun Mar 7 12:09pm

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dislocation — tomsel, Tue Mar 2 11:40pm

would like to hear from people who have had one or more dislocations....what are the possible countermeasures...such as "tightening" the muscles around the implant, arthroscopic intervention, or what other things can be done to minimize further problems.

• dislocation — marilyn, Fri Mar 5 10:30am
• multiple dislocates — tennyson, Wed Mar 3 11:47pm
• • tennyson — Ritzr35, Fri Mar 5 2:32pm
  • Exellent philosophy. — Kaslo, Thu Mar 4 5:29pm
  • dislocation — tomsel, Thu Mar 4 6:37am
  • • revision/follow up — tennyson, Thu Mar 4 8:38am
    • • dislocation — tomsel, Fri Mar 5 8:57am

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Barbara L — carol from canada, Tue Mar 2 3:53pm

Hi Barbara, I haven't been able to get in touch with you since you changed your email address. I don't have the new one. Why don't you write to me so that I can get the new address and we can catch up. Haven't talked to you in ages. Carol

• from Canada too — deborama, Wed Mar 3 11:46am
• • me too, i am in — kaslo, Fri Mar 5 8:29am
  • • Hi — deborama, Mon Mar 8 1:03pm
  • Hi deborama — carol from canada, Wed Mar 3 4:54pm
  • • Re: Hi deborama — deborama, Mon Mar 8 1:00pm

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Here I go!! — Leanne, Sun Feb 28 2:57am

Hey guys, Just a short note to let you know that I am going in today my op (God willing) will be tomorrow. Thanks for all the support I have received on this site - Steffi, Pauline, Jen, Jim and all the others who have answered all my stupid questions and listened to my little rants and raves... God bless - see you on ... more

• Op time — Pauline, Mon Mar 8 10:41am
• Leanne. — Sunny, Mon Mar 1 11:29pm
• best wishes — deborama, Mon Mar 1 11:19am
• Here I go! — Steffi, Mon Mar 1 6:11am
• Leanne — Ritzr35, Mon Mar 1 5:59am

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Over 2 years post op - still have pain — musician12858, Sat Feb 27 4:56pm

Hey, I was last here over 2 years ago when I was preparing for my first left THR. The surgery itself was fine and so was the recovery. The replacement is doing well. HOWEVER, I still have pain when I walk for any distance - like only a block! The pain is more in my upper thigh and where my leg connects to my torso. It ... more

• Over 2 years post op - still have pain — Annawarra, Mon Mar 1 11:33pm
• Re: Over 2 years post op - still have pain — Iowakim, Sun Feb 28 8:10am
• • Over two years — CB, Mon Mar 1 6:30pm
• Re: Over 2 years post op - still have pain — Dianne in Colorado, Sat Feb 27 11:40pm
• • Leg pain. — Dennis the Mennis, Tue Mar 2 8:13am
  • • new thr?? — irene h, Wed Mar 3 3:15pm
    • • new Proceedure — Dennis the Mennis, Fri Mar 5 11:03am
  • still having pain — enidschwartz, Mon Mar 1 8:29am
  • Re: Over 2 years post op - still have pain — Anonymous, Mon Mar 1 7:52am
  • • thiigh pain — Dianne in Colorado, Mon Mar 1 9:06am
  • eeisman@aol.com — Diane. , Sun Feb 28 11:51pm
  • reply — musician12858, Sun Feb 28 8:32am
  • • Back related — Linda Bloom, Sun Feb 28 10:27am

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on set of groin and it pain — Suzan - biomet tlhr 2003, Sat Feb 27 2:03am

Tlhr 2003 over the last two months is has become increasing more difficult to sleep on operative side. Now it is hurts to put full weight on it. I did not have a fall but have been walking in lots of snow. I think it is muscles but so scared it could be implant. Any suggestions on stretches that might help?

• Back to the doctor first..... — Micnelle, Sat Feb 27 8:41am

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1 Month — djhelkhntr, Fri Feb 26 10:04pm

Howdy, Today has been 1 mth since my left THR...YEA!!!! Ive cut down the pain pills to 1-2 in the PM. 2 when I overdo the walking. Im on a cane now and, DONT TELL THE DOC, I sneak round with out it some. Havent got the full use back yet as I cant get the leg up so I can put socks on that foot. 1 problem area. Left leg ... more

• LLD — maryc, Sun Feb 28 9:55pm
• Give it some time.... — Micnelle, Sat Feb 27 8:45am
• 5 mm leg length discrepancy — kaslo, Sat Feb 27 3:58am
• • Re: 5 mm leg length discrepancy — Roxanne, Mon Mar 1 9:11am
  • the sidewheel walk — elly, Sun Feb 28 8:45am
  • • the whole thing.. — kaslo, Sun Feb 28 9:02am
    • • the whole thing — elly, Sun Feb 28 10:33am
  • 1 cm — DONNA, Sat Feb 27 9:40am

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Knee Problems After THR — Sandra, Wed Feb 24 11:55am

Has anyone developed swelling (I think it's fluid on the lower part of my knee cap) after THR? I had THR 1 1/2 years ago on my right hip. I have had a lot of problems since the surgery. One being a stress fracture in my femor from a uncemented prothesis in too tight. That took me 3 months to get over. I have noticed... more

• yep to knee problems, common I think. — kaslo, Sat Feb 27 3:49am
• knee problems after THR — irene h, Wed Feb 24 1:09pm
• • Knee Problems After THR — Sandra, Wed Feb 24 1:38pm

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second hip hurting... — lilirose, Tue Feb 23 10:23am

Hi everyone, I had a thr on the right side almost two years ago , the pain was gone and had a good recovery, although I haven't been able to put on socks since.... the second hip started hurting over a year ago and I am limping around and can't stand for very long, or walk more than a few blocks without sitting. Now,... more

• Re: second hip hurting... — possible causes of pain in replaced hip, Thu Feb 25 7:04am
• Lilirose — CB, Wed Feb 24 4:49pm
• • Re: Lilirose — lilirose101, Wed Feb 24 8:52pm
• Re: second hip hurting... — Maybe you're moving differently, Wed Feb 24 10:01am
• • Re: second hip hurting... — lilirose, Wed Feb 24 8:43pm
  • • Re: second hip hurting... — It's muscles & tendons, Thu Feb 25 6:58am

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