Date: 19.02.2016
From: dolly
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Subject: hip replacement and medication
hi i am due to have a full hip replacement in April my surgeon said i can stay on the mtx but have to stop naproxen because i will be taking warfarin for 12 weeks i dont know how i am going to be able to move ! cant cope with out it ant one had the same problem?
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Date: 19.02.2016
From: sleek fox
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Subject: Re: hip replacement and medication
Could you ask if you could have a steroid shot to cover you for that period, dolly? I can't take anti inflammatories so have to do that.
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Date: 19.02.2016
From: dolly
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Subject: Re: hip replacement and medication
thanks for the reply i will ask i really cant live without the naproxen really worrying me more than the operation
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Date: 19.02.2016
From: lucy
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Subject: Re: hip replacement and medication
There are other pain killers that they can give you. dolly, so I wouldn't worry too much and as sleekfox has said you can ask for a steroid and it will probably be more effective. It's not good to take too many anti-inflammatories and if you feel you need them all the time then it's time they looked at your RA medication and offered you something else. Have you ever tried plaquenil or any of the biologic drugs?
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Date: 19.02.2016
From: sleek fox
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Subject: Re: hip replacement and medication
That's a good point, Lucy.
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Date: 27.02.2016
From: Jackie 47
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Subject: Re: hip replacement and medication
Hi Like you I was concerned about stopping Naproxen following hip replacement last year. I had steroid injection instead and the outcome was good if not better. Good luck with the replacement. I was pleased I had it done but keep to your 3 months restrictions and do your excercises to BOTH legs. It'll pay off believe me.
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Date: 28.02.2016
From: dolly
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Subject: Re: hip replacement and medication
thanks everyone feel re assured now about the medication ,just worried now about the timing of the operation supposed to be sometime in April but i have a holiday booked at a caravan in cornwall for end june it will be a 5 hour journey at least from where i live also will the bed /seating be high enough ?
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Date: 01.03.2016
From: JoJo1947
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Subject: Re: hip replacement and medication
Best to ask before embarking . I had to have chair,bed,toilet seat elevated for 12 weeks following surgery .
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Date: 02.03.2016
From: lois
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Subject: Re: hip replacement and medication
Hi Dolly, anything you require for home should be dealt with at the hospital before your discharge. If you are not holidaying alone I am sure you will be able to enjoy your break. My Mum was in her eighties and bounced back quickly after her hip replacement. She did need a raised toilet seat but she coped really well with everything else. She managed the stairs when she came home which was my biggest concern. It will of course depend very much on your recovery. I wish you luck with it all and hope you make that holiday it will do you the world of good after surgery. Take care x
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