Date: 17.11.2009
From: Heather Welsh
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Subject: hip arthritis
Hi new to this site. I been diagnosed with hip arthritis. Been prescribed Ibuprofen and Co Codamol initially. If this does not work my Doctor said injections would be the next step and after that then it would be a new hip. I wanted to know if anyone can give me any advice as to if I can keep on riding, as I have a horse and I also love skiing and go twice every winter. Can I stll do this also. Would appreciate any advice.
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Date: 20.11.2009
From: jill
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Subject: Re: hip arthritis
Hi Heather...sorry to hear your probs....i jections do help lots, but wear off..... after u have your new hip(there is a less invasive type op now) smaller incision, smaller instruments...google it, my m8 had it done, back at work in 6 weeks.....regards Horse riding, I reckon U will be able to......but it will take a longer time b4 u get Up on to the Horse, unless someone can help u, ....regards skiing....give it a year, im sure u will be ok...I say this, becos ifn U had said U were having a spine op, Id say prob Not..... skiing that is...... have a plan...give it Time....time is key ok...... U will cope in the end.... life doesnt end becos of a hip replacement ok........ but be pateint...take care Jill
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