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Burning after hip replacement
by sdrinkard, Oct 29, 2007 11:07PM
Topic and Title may be misleading, but it was as close as I could come. Situation: Broke hip 07/1998; went for repairs, and after four months was advised not healing; Had total hip replacement 01/1999. Since the 1998 surgery, my hip burns badly enough that I am limited in activity. Sitting, standing, walking are almost prohibited. Sometimes hip will burn for days, 24/7. Other times there are respites. Many nights, the burning lasts until 2 a.m. or even 4 a.m.. My orthopaedic hip surgeon is recommending epidurals to control the discomfort, restoring some quality of life. I'm skeptical and almost desperate. Will get a MRI on 11/2, results 11/6. Then decide about the epidural. Any suggestions? Thank you.
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by rlc3473, Oct 31, 2007 12:02AM
sounds like you have a livewire in your hip. a nerve that has been damaged. the epidural should interrupt the pain/burning signal. i think it will help, i'd do it in a heart beat
by kw47781, Oct 31, 2007 12:42PM
To: sdrinkard
i agree with rlc3473. i think you have a nerve that is being aggravated by the hip replacement.
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