jimmyhonda
10-07-2005, 10:34 AM
i'm 28yr, and so afraid if i was to have a hip replacement becuase of the pain
i'm 176cm tall and weight 50kg - which is very skinny for a height like mines. I've always been skinny since i was a kid, and no matter how much i eat, i don't get fat due to hyperthroyriodism.
how is the pain, compare with tonsils taken out and wisdom teeth taken out?
being my age, my rhemy told me that surgiaeons don't perform such operation like this in australia. it's hard to believe that i have osteoarthritis in my hip at this age. i also have ankylosing spondylitis as well.
with AS - the pain comes and go, so over the years, I only take medication when i am in pain, and i tend to avoid treatment. now, my illness has become severe. i really regret from not researching more about my illness. i never thought my illness could be soooooo severe.
i'm 176cm tall and weight 50kg - which is very skinny for a height like mines. I've always been skinny since i was a kid, and no matter how much i eat, i don't get fat due to hyperthroyriodism.
how is the pain, compare with tonsils taken out and wisdom teeth taken out?
being my age, my rhemy told me that surgiaeons don't perform such operation like this in australia. it's hard to believe that i have osteoarthritis in my hip at this age. i also have ankylosing spondylitis as well.
with AS - the pain comes and go, so over the years, I only take medication when i am in pain, and i tend to avoid treatment. now, my illness has become severe. i really regret from not researching more about my illness. i never thought my illness could be soooooo severe.
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cire44
10-07-2005, 12:07 PM
Hi Jimmyhonda
How are you? I just found this board yesterday and I must say I wish I had found it sooner, it seems to be a very active forum and everyone seems to give each other amazing support.
I too have Ankylosing Spondylitis and have just had a THR on my right side 5weeks ago, and I must say I was very nervous about it!
I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis when I was about 32 although I had pain in my legs throughout my childhood and was told various different reasons for it, however it turned out to be AS and it eventually led to me having a THR, as everyone say’s on this forum the pain depends on the individual as everyone is different, but I must say that considering the pain I was in with my hip, the pain of the operation was easy to cope with, infact I was in a lot less pain after the op than I was prior to the Op, and five weeks down the road I am absolutely ecstatic about the outcome and would have no hesitation about doing it again when I need to for the left one.
Have a good look through this forum for advice as it’s what I’m about to do, I only wished I had found this before my Op, but I’m sure I’m going to find a lot of good advice.
Good Luck
How are you? I just found this board yesterday and I must say I wish I had found it sooner, it seems to be a very active forum and everyone seems to give each other amazing support.
I too have Ankylosing Spondylitis and have just had a THR on my right side 5weeks ago, and I must say I was very nervous about it!
I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis when I was about 32 although I had pain in my legs throughout my childhood and was told various different reasons for it, however it turned out to be AS and it eventually led to me having a THR, as everyone say’s on this forum the pain depends on the individual as everyone is different, but I must say that considering the pain I was in with my hip, the pain of the operation was easy to cope with, infact I was in a lot less pain after the op than I was prior to the Op, and five weeks down the road I am absolutely ecstatic about the outcome and would have no hesitation about doing it again when I need to for the left one.
Have a good look through this forum for advice as it’s what I’m about to do, I only wished I had found this before my Op, but I’m sure I’m going to find a lot of good advice.
Good Luck
Tobias
10-07-2005, 01:19 PM
i'm 28yr, and so afraid if i was to have a hip replacement becuase of the pain ...
how is the pain, compare with tonsils taken out and wisdom teeth taken out?
I have had both of my hips replaced. In my experience, the immediate post-op pain was treated aggressively with a patient-controlled-anesthesia device [PCA] (the kind where you push a button when you need more). This works quite well. The most painful time is when you are being turned in bed or getting into and out of bed or during early exercise sessions. I made it a rule to "push the button" right before exercising or walking. The pain post-op is from the incision itself. This pain during these times was sharp, but intermitent and short-lived. I don't remember having any pain while at rest. After a couple of days, the PCA was removed and I was given oral pain meds. In any case, you will find the arthritis pain miraculously gone immediately after surgery, to be replaced with the pain that one would expect from a healing incision. It is a different kind of pain and is the kind that goes away gradually as the incision heals, unlike the relentless grinding pain of arthritis.
As to your question asking for a comparison with tonsilectomy or tooth extraction, I have had both (the tonsilectomy occurred when I was 6 years old! but I do remember it). The pain I remember was a terribly sore throat for a few days but they gave me lots of ice cream which I loved. I have had several tooth extractions including three non-impacted wisdom teeth. I don't recall having pain during the extractions of course, because local anesthetics were used. I don't recall having pain after the anesthetic wore off either. In my view, the worst part of any of these procedures is not the pain, but the anticipation of the procedure and fears that rise in your mind. In all three cases, the actual event was not as bad as I imagined it would be.
how is the pain, compare with tonsils taken out and wisdom teeth taken out?
I have had both of my hips replaced. In my experience, the immediate post-op pain was treated aggressively with a patient-controlled-anesthesia device [PCA] (the kind where you push a button when you need more). This works quite well. The most painful time is when you are being turned in bed or getting into and out of bed or during early exercise sessions. I made it a rule to "push the button" right before exercising or walking. The pain post-op is from the incision itself. This pain during these times was sharp, but intermitent and short-lived. I don't remember having any pain while at rest. After a couple of days, the PCA was removed and I was given oral pain meds. In any case, you will find the arthritis pain miraculously gone immediately after surgery, to be replaced with the pain that one would expect from a healing incision. It is a different kind of pain and is the kind that goes away gradually as the incision heals, unlike the relentless grinding pain of arthritis.
As to your question asking for a comparison with tonsilectomy or tooth extraction, I have had both (the tonsilectomy occurred when I was 6 years old! but I do remember it). The pain I remember was a terribly sore throat for a few days but they gave me lots of ice cream which I loved. I have had several tooth extractions including three non-impacted wisdom teeth. I don't recall having pain during the extractions of course, because local anesthetics were used. I don't recall having pain after the anesthetic wore off either. In my view, the worst part of any of these procedures is not the pain, but the anticipation of the procedure and fears that rise in your mind. In all three cases, the actual event was not as bad as I imagined it would be.
jimmyhonda
10-08-2005, 02:00 AM
thanks guys for your rapid response. I am starting to like this messageboard beacuse people do reply rapidly. I've searched for several forums in the net - none like this where lots of people participate.
thanks.. for the time been i am placed in a waiting list to see another rhem at the hospital in november because the other rhem doesn't know what to do with my case,"no drugs help that if you have osteo" - so when i heard that comm ent, i felt as if my life is completely over. i was totally scared because of my age - i am suppose to start to earn income, and support myself and my 60 yr old mum. i don't want to be a burden to her. it's shocking when i don;t have a house, with low savings - had to quit my job because of my leg problem, and renting my sister house who we barely get along with each other. i try not to worry too much, but to concentrate on getting myself back in shape.
it's true, rhem does help much because they haven't experience the pain we all going through. in fact i have seen 2 rhem the past few years, and i feel like repeating myself over and over again, and hearing the same text-book stories overe and over again.
i would really like to keep intouch with u guys incase with i ever have any symptoms of pain relating to the oper or medication i could email yo my email address is jimmy05honda@hotmail.com
thanks.. for the time been i am placed in a waiting list to see another rhem at the hospital in november because the other rhem doesn't know what to do with my case,"no drugs help that if you have osteo" - so when i heard that comm ent, i felt as if my life is completely over. i was totally scared because of my age - i am suppose to start to earn income, and support myself and my 60 yr old mum. i don't want to be a burden to her. it's shocking when i don;t have a house, with low savings - had to quit my job because of my leg problem, and renting my sister house who we barely get along with each other. i try not to worry too much, but to concentrate on getting myself back in shape.
it's true, rhem does help much because they haven't experience the pain we all going through. in fact i have seen 2 rhem the past few years, and i feel like repeating myself over and over again, and hearing the same text-book stories overe and over again.
i would really like to keep intouch with u guys incase with i ever have any symptoms of pain relating to the oper or medication i could email yo my email address is jimmy05honda@hotmail.com
MrsLinda
10-15-2005, 09:01 PM
Hi Jimmyhonda - I'll have to agree with Tobias2. The pain from the arthritis is gone. But the pain you have is from the incision and all the muscles and tendons that were cut. And yes; when they turn you or when you have to get up is the hardest and hurts the most. There is virtually no pain when you're not moving. I have to laught now...the nurse would come in and say "honey on a scale of 1-5, 1 being the least and 5 the worse, how is your pain". I'd look a her and say 1 until you start moving me around!! :D I had mine 14 months ago.
Keep giving us your questions..this is a GREAT place for answers!!
Keep giving us your questions..this is a GREAT place for answers!!
Irishgal
11-16-2005, 03:43 PM
hey jimmy
its really not that bad at all... i had mine done 8 months ago and im 25. i thouhgt it would be unbearable but the first day you dont move out of the bed and get dosed with painkillers which is good. the second day you stand up and after that you start physio. i was only in hospital for 7 days and was walkin perfectly after 6 weeks. i wasnt on any painkillers before i even left the hospital. the worst pain was my thigh muscles from the physio since i hadnt used them in years. but its really nothing to get too worried about and the post op results are so amazing
promise
its really not that bad at all... i had mine done 8 months ago and im 25. i thouhgt it would be unbearable but the first day you dont move out of the bed and get dosed with painkillers which is good. the second day you stand up and after that you start physio. i was only in hospital for 7 days and was walkin perfectly after 6 weeks. i wasnt on any painkillers before i even left the hospital. the worst pain was my thigh muscles from the physio since i hadnt used them in years. but its really nothing to get too worried about and the post op results are so amazing
promise
plethostigma
11-18-2005, 10:52 PM
Jimmy,
It's true there really isn't a lot of pain after the surgery, for a couple of weeks the muscle and incision site hurts most when you lie on your side (just like mrslinda says). I'm three weeks post op today and irishgirl's comment is so true as the most pain I'm having now really isn't "pain". It's more like the dull soreness you may get after doing exercises after a period of inactivity.
chris
It's true there really isn't a lot of pain after the surgery, for a couple of weeks the muscle and incision site hurts most when you lie on your side (just like mrslinda says). I'm three weeks post op today and irishgirl's comment is so true as the most pain I'm having now really isn't "pain". It's more like the dull soreness you may get after doing exercises after a period of inactivity.
chris
2young2Bhippy
11-22-2005, 03:44 PM
Jimmy, I just had my THR 1 week ago and the pain is minimal for me. It's more of an ache, easily controlled by oral meds. But I highly suggest you find an ortho surgeon who specializes in the smaller 4" incision (8 cm) as opposed to the traditional longer one. Less pain and much faster healing and recovery. It's been 8 days for me and I've been walking around the block for the past few days. (I'm 37 yrs old and in very good shape.) Also, for young people it's very important not to get plastic parts installed -- the plastic is fine for people over 70, but it breaks down and causes failure after 20 years or so. The plastic stays in your body, which causes future surgeries to last less time. Therefore, I chose metal on metal parts, which could theoretically last my lifetime (they haven't been in use long enough to prove this -- 14 years in the USA). You can also look into ceramics, which are also a nice choice but have a TINY chance of breakage, which would be a very bad thing. Most importantly, make sure you find a great surgeon. For some helpful (and lengthy!) reading, check out the main THR discussion here, "6 months after...." (the one will hundreds of posts!) Best of luck to you! Greg
jimmyhonda
11-25-2005, 08:13 AM
hi guys,
i wanted to know, you see,my rheum said i was too young for a HR - and so he wanted me to try anti-TNF injection like intercept etc to relief the pain of arthritis in my hips, therefore gives me mobility again. this is a new drug which is made through biotechnology, and is avaliable for severe cases like mines.
has anyone here ever tried this?
i don't mean to sound like a whimp - but i am SOOOOOO frightened about this THR surgury. It's to do with LUCK in finding the BEST SURGEON.
i seen documentaries featuring about plastic surgeries that has gone mistakenly wrong.
i wanted to know, you see,my rheum said i was too young for a HR - and so he wanted me to try anti-TNF injection like intercept etc to relief the pain of arthritis in my hips, therefore gives me mobility again. this is a new drug which is made through biotechnology, and is avaliable for severe cases like mines.
has anyone here ever tried this?
i don't mean to sound like a whimp - but i am SOOOOOO frightened about this THR surgury. It's to do with LUCK in finding the BEST SURGEON.
i seen documentaries featuring about plastic surgeries that has gone mistakenly wrong.
Irishgal
12-08-2005, 05:37 PM
i dont know what a TNF injection is. is it like a cortisone injection?
seriously there is nothing to worry about the operation...and you can never be too young to get the op. im 25 and i got it done this year. they wouldnt give you the replacement if they dont think you need it at the moment. i wouldnt worry too much about finding a great doc either.. i mean, the doc i had has done hundreds of hip replacements.. its a standard operation. no complications or anything
you will know when it needs to be done. you dont be able to move your leg an inch at all
good luck
seriously there is nothing to worry about the operation...and you can never be too young to get the op. im 25 and i got it done this year. they wouldnt give you the replacement if they dont think you need it at the moment. i wouldnt worry too much about finding a great doc either.. i mean, the doc i had has done hundreds of hip replacements.. its a standard operation. no complications or anything
you will know when it needs to be done. you dont be able to move your leg an inch at all
good luck