During lockdown I was sitting around a lot and noticed that my back felt very stiff and painful. When I stood up it would lock leaving me in a bent over position, just like the old lady in the sign you often see by the side of road near a nursing homes warning you that elderly people might be crossing and to be extra careful.
I saw my gp who said she thought it might be arthritis and an appointment was made for me to have an X-Ray and to see a hip consultant which I did a few weeks ago.
I was very upset to be told that I had severe arthritis in both hips and in my back. He suggested that I go along to a keep fit group I’d just joined on the advise of my physio, and to get back in touch with him in a few months time.He told me that I would need to have both my hips replaced and this is where I would like your advice please.
Has anyone else had a similar diagnosis and what did they do?. I intend getting back in touch with my consultant soon but I don’t really want to think about having a hip replacement just yet as I need to look after my elderly dog who is not well and who is my little shadow. He hasn’t been very well. My DH is very capable but the dog needs me around. He won’t go for a walk with DH unless I’m there too. He is 15.6 yrs old.
I am not in a lot of pain, a bit uncomfortable getting in and out of the car and pain when standing up but only when I’ve been sitting down for about 30+ minutes like I’m doing now!. I get around fine and feel fine but anxious about what’s going on inside and about how much time I’ve got before I will need surgery. Should I have a hip replacement sooner rather than later?. What would you do?.
Kate Garroway-Care at home costs
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