Date: 11.03.2011
From: ken
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Subject: OA hippy newby
Hi I was diagnosed with OA of the right hip in Dec 2010 after a false sciatic one. The physio gave me exercises, which have helped, and the doctor Codeine Sulphate which do work but causes me serious constipation, so I tend to soldier on without them!! I have a couple of questions for the veterans. Firstly how do you manage to put your sock on. Secondly should I be thinking of a hip replacement sooner rather than latter. Lastly is there any magic elixir
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Date: 11.03.2011
From: nicola
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Subject: Re: OA hippy newby
Hi I'm a physio (with RA)and unfortunately not a veteran! do you have access to an occupational therapist? they have a great wee getting-socks-on gadget, which is pretty helpful - it is an awkward manoeuvre! are you taking glucosamine and chondoitrin as supplements, there isnt enough evidence for the Drs to reccomend them but i've known lots of people to swear by them. good luck! nicola
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Date: 12.03.2011
From: Ken
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Subject: Re: OA hippy newby
Hi Nicola Thanks for the info on the sock gadget. Yes I am taking glucosamine but not chondrin, I will add this to my list. Ken
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Date: 12.03.2011
From: kazzie
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Subject: Re: OA hippy newby
hi ken am 36 and been told i have had siactic for years turns out i need a new hip now asap but i have ra as well in nearly every joint .so i have my partner who has to do socks ect i cant even lift my leg on couch or bed without pain .and help .i didnt want a hip but now cant stand this pain much longer so know what your goin through
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Date: 12.03.2011
From: Ken
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Subject: Re: OA hippy newby
Hi Kazzie Strewth, you make me feel like a fraud, but then so many of you do. I am in my mid seventies and have had a reasonbly active life. Was the hip replacement offered or did you have to push for it?
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Date: 12.03.2011
From: kazzie
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Subject: Re: OA hippy newby
they offered it said it was needed asap after me complainin for years with pain then ra was detected so they investigated further and thats whats they found .and dont feel like a fraud its doesnt matter what age you are if the pains there its real and it hurts .i dint want the hip at first as was in shock but now the pain is gettin so bad am fed up of caring .
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