Today I went to my Orthopedic surgeon. I am having my left hip replaced as I stated before on Oct. 31st and my right hip done Dec 19th of this year.All my questions were answered and I am very...
I have one questions for all that have had a total hip replacement. Was the total hip replacement worth having? In other words would you rather have the hip pain or the knee pain? I am having my...
Judy2, It is good that you have this board to discus your issues with. I am glad I found this board. I too have a high pain tolerance. That is why my gallbladder got so bad. I had attacks but thought...
Thank you Judy2. I do thigh strengthening exercises as that is the only way I can get up in the morning. I guess I am getting a bit nervous after this last year with the up coming surgeries. After...
I am having a left hip replacement Oct 31st. I need both replaced but am having the left then right done. Has anyone here had a hip replacement due to OA? Any helpful hints with recovery would be...
Arthritis is painful in itself. When inflammation around the joint increases so does the pain. When a doctor says your at a level 2-3 or level four that is what he or an other doctor can read off the...
Kitt, I love the, "She Stood in the Storm & When the Wind Did Not Blow Her Away, She Adjusted Her Sails." That is how I am feeling right now. Thank you!...
I have OA of the spine, hands, feet and hips. I am having a Left hip replacement at the end of this month. I had a spinal fusion L5-S5 one year ago. Funny thing was that I went into the ortho with...