Wishing you well glenda, Will be thinking of you.

All the very best for whatever needs to be done. What Georgysman said...my

Sis had hip done and she bounced back quickly, too. Hugs.

Hey, you're (mumble, mumble) years old, going to water aerobics and doing pretty good it seems to me, so try to stay positive and here's hoping that you'll bounce back quickly.

Let us know the results and especially just how you're doing.

Best wishes to you! There is so much more that can be done for mobility issues nowadays, I bet they'll have you back on your feet without aid in no time.

I'll be praying for you and for your doctors! they can work wonders these days :-)

Sending positive thoughts.

Somehow I missed this, best wishes for a good outcome!

Best wishes!!

Fifteen years ago I had two knee replacement surgeries, six months apart. No problems and no more pain. Surgeons do remarkable things these days. I've never or one minute regretted it.

Wishing the best for you Glenda.

I guess I missed this as well but see it just in time to wish you all good, Glenda!

The missus had her hip replaced last year, a heck of a lot better than when I had mine done in 2005. Then, this spring, she had the knee replaced on the same side. Piece of cake. Less than 3 weeks of PT.

Best of luck! My mom had hers done in her 90's. Stayed in therapy facility for a week I think. Then she was better than ever. I have been missing her, her birthday is coming up the 24th.

The surgeons have great technology these days that make recovery easier. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

All will be well!

Just do what they tell you to do ! I have had both knees and one hip replaced and have done well. Knees in about 2004 and hip maybe 5 years ago. You need to follow through with the therapy and I have no doubt you will. All good wishes!

Glenda, I too missed whatever is going on, so best wishes for your outcome from the MRI. And what other have said about the hip replacement - very true, much faster recovery than knee. DH had one done almost 2 years ago due to arthritis. He wasn't even using a walker after the 2nd day. Used a cane a few times when we went out, just for ‘protection’ because he was moving a little more slowly.

I missed whatever is going on with you, too, Glenda. Regardless, good luck and best wishes.

Good luck, Glenda!

Glenda, had my right hip done last year and left hip done in 2018. Used the walker for maybe 8 days, both times, used the cane for maybe a month, again both times. No pain now. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Decision to have hip replacement is not on the immediate agenda. Been going to phyisical therapy for month and a half, shot in the hip , and this weekend, mri on lower back.

Thanks to everyone for concern and good thoughts. Ya'll are special!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Best Wishes for a good outcome. When I had a knee injury , the orthopedist said don’t wait to get it fixed or your compensating while walking etc will start to effect your good knee. At least you have stayed as active as you can, that should help with recovery

I missed the message, as well. Sending good wishes your way.

Wishing you all the best in getting comfortable with mobility again.

Glenda, did your doctor give you a diagnosis yet? Arthritis or another issue?

DH went on far longer than he should have with pain, went to PT twice (did nothing) and refused shots. Our family doctor finally referred us to a wonderful surgeon at Vanderbilt. he had surgery within the month, there was no question in his diagnosis and recommendation. Best decision ever rather than prolong the inevitable. Shots just mask the issue.

I didn't know this was happening. I wish you all the best with whatever course of treatment you choose. I wish I were closer, so I could help care for you. Good luck with the therapy, and keep us posted. You are in my prayers for a complete and speedy recovery! Hugs!!

osteoarthritis in hip, neck, compressed lower back discs, x ray from pain management doctor.

Thanks for all concerned.

"from xrays from pain management doctor and orthodontist."

Orthodontist? You getting your teeth straightened?

Feel better soon.

Of course, Fudd, you would notice. I stand corrected. Orthopedic surgeon

Best of luck Glenda.

Sue

Thank you to those who offered SINCERE thoughts. You know who you are.

best of luck Glenda!! hope you get relief soon !!!

I have spinal stenosis and get relief from a Salonpas patch on the area at night. It's the one with Lidocaine 4%. Over the counter. A bargain at Costco. Arthritis is NASTY.

I regret having a shot in my back by an orthopedic MD at the Pain Clinic in our hospital. It didn't help and I was a night-time 'floorwalker' for a week afterwards. (It's possible the spinal injection was not the cause of the trouble, but he said he'd found a 'muscle knot' as well, and poked around at that for awhile in addition to injecting the vertebra.)

@chisue, so glad the SalonPas is giving you some relief. My doctor highly recommended so I tried and they did nothing for me. BioFreeze and Tylenol help some, but I don't want to use every day. Don't know why I feel that way. I am allergic to most prescription pain relievers, so those are out and, because of another medication i have to take, I am limited to use only over-the-counter Tylenol.

Glenda I hope you can get answers and relief very soon. So sorry you are dealing with this pain.

WalnutCreek -- I hope you tried the Salonpas with the 4% Lidocaine. They make another type with some kind of hot/cold thing; that was a zero for me. I have Tylenol-4 prescribed by my oncologist. It's more codeine and less Tylenol, so I can TRY plain Tylenol first without going over the limit for Tylenol. I take the codeine one 2 or 3 times in 24 hours, although the script is 'every four hours'. I was concerned about addiction, but I've been taking it for nearly three years with no increase in use. I'm aspirin-sensitive; wish I could take that!

I second the small size Salon Pas patches. Although I prefer the ones without Lidocaine. I think they operate more as an acu-pressure point than anything for me. I can put lotions with the same ingredients on and they do little. I tried the larger size and the hot type and they did little for my hip pain.

The mention of the knot now has me wondering if that is what the massage therapist's grabbing, lifting slightly, then rotating the butt cheek on the side of my hip that hurts as the last thing that was done was for. At the immediate time I was "what the" but I realized that the pain that was still there immediately after the massage was gone by the time I returned home. The shop has closed down so I will need to find another place when things are safer.

I take meloxicam, sparingly!

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@chisue, yes, I did use the SalonPas with the 4% Lydocaine. Was so disappointed it did not work for me. Sadly, I am allergic to codeine, so can't take it or anything with codeine in it. @glenda_al, wish I could take the meloxicam, but no NSAIDs for me due to the heart medicine I take.

Glenda_Al, I loved your poster about being nice,so very true and if everyone would abide by that this would be a much better world and a better Kitchen Table social site, and yes i really believe that.Also Glenda i hope all your medical procedures turn out great,wishing you healthy days ahead.Tonya Yoder

Wow, meloxicam sounds *dangerous*! (Neither WalnutCreek nor I could take it, though, due to the aspirin content.) Glad it helps YOU, Glenda!

My MIL suffered terribly with RA. Now I see a dozen meds advertised on TV -- irritates me to see pretty, young actresses pretending to have RA. I wonder if any of the meds really help. (Oops! Going way off-topic!)

I've been taking meloxicam, low dosage, for a number of years, off and on, as an anti inflammatory. No problem.

How did the MRI go?

It was decided I didn't need it as x rays were sufficient. Same ole same ole! Physical therapy extended my sessions for another month, and I'm seeing progress.

Thanks for asking.

Glad to hear the physical therapy is helping, Glenda.

So glad you're seeing progress. Physical therapy is a pain but necessary evil. :-)))