Hi ruby,

Sorry to hear about the groin pain, i know how unsettling it can be when things flare up after a surgery.  Just a thought, but from what you describe, it sounds like the problem could be your rectus femoris tendon (it attaches in a couple of places, one of which is almost right on the edge of the acetabulum).  When its inflammed, it can manifest as groin pain and the symptoms you describe (getting in/out of cars etc) fit in.  If doing a straight leg raise hurts, this is usually a good indicator that its pi**ed off - this gets upset with any form of hip surgery, it would seem!

If you can, I'd pester them for another appointment for peace of mind if nothing else...

Hang tough,
dav0

I can't even lift my leg a centimetre off the bed due to the pain. At least it gives me a reason to get another prescription of Oxycondone!! I can see how celebs get put into rehab for taking this stuff  ;D

Hi Ruby....how are you feeling now, is the groin pain any better ?

Quote from: happy hippy on October 04, 2012, 11:37:15 AM
Hi Ruby....how are you feeling now, is the groin pain any better ?

Hiya, unfortunately it's not  :( It's no worse, but no better really. Except for when I take the meds then it eases up a little bit, but I know that it's just masking the issue.

Hi Ruby,

Did you get a chance to see a good physio yet who can massge the muscles? I really found that this helped my progress more than anything. He also gave me a strecthing and strengthening regime I do every day which also worked very well in getting me ready to walk. One of the exercises was lying on the bed on my back, bringing my heels up towards me and gently opening up both knees and then closing them. When I started we were at 15 degrees on my left and now it is almost the same as the right.

All the best
Jon

I am really sorry to hear u are having trouble ruby...I never write on this forum but I check this thread everyday to see if u are getting any better.  stay positive! Im sure itll get better!!!

Jono, I see my GP on Tuesday and i'm going to ask him for a referral to a therapist. The pain is damn near unbearable at times.

I've come into my own little thread to have a little sob. I know this is meant to be a place for positivity, but there isn't always possible to be so all the time, so if that offends you, best not to read on.

I'm a little over 8 weeks and i'm slipping backwards on the pain scale. I'm back on the crutches and taking full pain meds again (Paracetamol, Dihydracodiene and Oxynorm) due to this groin pain. I can't lift my leg to put on shoes, socks, get off the bed, into a car... even climbing the stairs which had been pretty easy once the muscular pain had gone, is now a chore.

The only time I don't have pain in when i'm in the pool. It's an hour of bliss and how I invisioned life post surgery to be. I still have a torn mind when it comes to working out whether this is just normal recovery issues or not...

I'm seeing my GP on Tuesday and he said he'll give everything a good look to make sure, in his opinion, everything is in order so maybe i'll be more relaxed then, however the past few days have been trying, emotions wise, constantly crying and getting grumpy with family and friends..... it's tough this surgery lark :(

I think u missunderstood me...it may be because english is my second language and that may have led u to a wrong conclussion. I had my hip resurfacing just 2 weeks before u and for me the first 2 weeks was the most simillar to hell than i have been on earth..i was lucky just to have two weeks living in hell...so i can easily empathize with u and that is reason why i read this thread everyday...because i really hope u say one day that ur pain has just gone away...i just trying u to encourage to go on..i am still angry with the world for having this stupid hip so young...so i know u must be so angry that the op has not gone as expected...and this is the right place to complaint about it...When i had the operation i thought it was going to be easy as it is for some people. I am just sad for u...because ithin  that u are very young aswell..anyway i wont post anything else...i didnt mean to upset u even more!!

Its quite hard to write from my mobile aswell...so sorry for grammar and sppelling mistakes!

Hi Ruby

You seem to be having a horrible time, sending you hugs.

As Yingo says, ths is your place to let go, no body is judging you we are here to hold our hand along the way. Who else in the world can understand what you are going through more than your fellow hippies?

Firstly, from what you describe I don't think that ths is normal. But secondly I don't thnk that it is a hardware problem, it sounds more muscular or ligament or tendon.  But just incase, Ruby, book an appointment, go back to Mr T.   You say you had less pain and more rom earlier on? You also say the pool is your pain free place. In the pool you are supported by the water, does moving in the pool hurt? I think you need physio urgently.  Your best bet would be someone who will come into the pool with you for hydrotherapy. That s your pain free place so that should logically be the place to heal best. 

In your situation whilst waiting to see mr T and waiting for GP physio I'd bite the bullet and pay for some sessions with a private physio. Find a good one and explain your symptoms before taking them on also find out if they do hydro work.  I know it is expensive but this pain is crushing you.  I'm sure it's fixable, you had the very best surgeon the vey best device. Hang in there, it's a rockier road for you.

Sal
X

Ps Ruby, I find lifting my leg off the bed very sore too. I can only manage a tiny height and it does make my groin hurt. Perhaps you've torn something in your exercises, perhaps it will heal if you rest it?

I'm busy doing Jono's exercises! Thanks!

Quote from: yingo on October 06, 2012, 07:35:03 PM
I think u missunderstood me...it may be because english is my second language and that may have led u to a wrong conclussion. I had my hip resurfacing just 2 weeks before u and for me the first 2 weeks was the most simillar to hell than i have been on earth..i was lucky just to have two weeks living in hell...so i can easily empathize with u and that is reason why i read this thread everyday...because i really hope u say one day that ur pain has just gone away...i just trying u to encourage to go on..i am still angry with the world for having this stupid hip so young...so i know u must be so angry that the op has not gone as expected...and this is the right place to complaint about it...When i had the operation i thought it was going to be easy as it is for some people. I am just sad for u...because ithin  that u are very young aswell..anyway i wont post anything else...i didnt mean to upset u even more!!

Oh Yingo, I'm not upset at what you have said  :) Please feel free to continue to post here. I am just having a really bad few days where i'm constantly thinking back to see if I have done something to my hip that I shouldn't and perhaps I should rest more, but I am only doing my exercises in the pool and gentle walking as I was told to do so I'm really not sure what is happening.
I am sorry if you felt I was venting because of you - that isn't the case, I am so thankful for your support and encouragement  :)

Quote from: Spanielsal on October 07, 2012, 04:08:07 AM
Hi Ruby

You seem to be having a horrible time, sending you hugs.

As Yingo says, ths is your place to let go, no body is judging you we are here to hold our hand along the way. Who else in the world can understand what you are going through more than your fellow hippies?

Firstly, from what you describe I don't think that ths is normal. But secondly I don't thnk that it is a hardware problem, it sounds more muscular or ligament or tendon.  But just incase, Ruby, book an appointment, go back to Mr T.   You say you had less pain and more rom earlier on? You also say the pool is your pain free place. In the pool you are supported by the water, does moving in the pool hurt? I think you need physio urgently.  Your best bet would be someone who will come into the pool with you for hydrotherapy. That s your pain free place so that should logically be the place to heal best. 

In your situation whilst waiting to see mr T and waiting for GP physio I'd bite the bullet and pay for some sessions with a private physio. Find a good one and explain your symptoms before taking them on also find out if they do hydro work.  I know it is expensive but this pain is crushing you.  I'm sure it's fixable, you had the very best surgeon the vey best device. Hang in there, it's a rockier road for you.

Sal
X

The groin pain is definately worse now then it was a few weeks back. It only goes when i'm water so the pool is a haven for me! But yeah, I felt my ROM was better earlier on and it's only the severe groin pain that's preventing me moving forward.

Awwww Ruby, im gutted for you that things are not going as expected. That doesnt mean, however that things wont be ok in the end. Keep fighting.

I'd listen to Sal. Speak to Mr T. Dont worry about annoying him or pestering him. Its your health and im pretty sure he wont mind you asking. Also, try get some physio.

Keep your chin up x x x

Hi Ruby
So sorry to read of your pain. You've had a tough time of it before and after.
Hope you feel better after seeing your Doc.
Like it says under your picture- NEVER GIVE UP.

Thanks everyone. I'm sorry for moaning and whinging. I can't vent at home you see, I guess it all builds up and has to come out somewhere!

This is the place, ruby - we'll always get you here.

Let it all out Ruby I know what you mean about not letting it go at home. We all have our ups and downs but seems you are on a really bad down at the moment. Lets hope that means the only way is up. :). I would at least ring Mr Treacy though just to get reasurrance if nothing else.

Jas

Hi Ruby

I have been reading all the posts and am sorry that you are having such problems and pain.  Normally, people don't have so many problems, but again - there is no normal because we all are different with different problems.

I hope you get back to Mr. Treacy and he can give you some idea of what to do to stop the pain.  Water therapy is good as you have found.

I do know some people have taken a very long time to get back on the road to normal without pain and problems.  Sounds like you are on that path - unfortunately.

I definitely would stay in touch with Treacy to make sure everything is OK and get input from him.

I am sorry for all you are going thru and will continue to keep you in my prayers and thoughts.

Pat