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Im 20 yrs old have had rheumatoid arthritis since i was about 12 and my hip use to hurt. But after many yrs without a problem the pain suddenly came back a few months ago and really hurts after i walk or stand for a while and feels really stiff. I believe I do or will need hip replacement but my insurance doesnt kick in untill august so i cant have xrays or anythin till then because i cant afford it I can barely afford my dr appts. I just really need some info if i do or dont need or how much it is and afterwards what kinda work can i do will i have to have a career behind a desk ? Before you jump to conclusions about possible treatments, you need a complete assessment of your hip and a professional opinion of what it will take to fix it or at least enable you to better handle the pain. When you are in pain, even waiting until August seems unacceptable. Some possibilities that may help your symptoms: daily NSAIDS (check with your doctor first because even though NSAIDS such as Aleve, Motrin, etc. are sold OTC, they are not necessarily benign drugs to take on a daily basis); walking aid - could be a single crutch or even a pair. This will alleviate your pain considerably because you will be taking weight off that sore joint. It will make your days much easier. Another possibility: a program of exercises designed to strengthen the muscles around your joint. This may or may not help much but it's non-surgical, cheap, and worth a try. They won't fix your hip yet you are to young. Perhaps you have something painful like bursitis (it is painful) mostly at night. I've recently had hip replacement surgery. I have both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. The surgeon charged $9,000 and the 3 day hospital bill was over $25,000. The stabilizer muscle at the side of my hip was badly damaged before the surgery and it had to be cut in two in order to replace the hip. Now I am not able to walk without a mobility aid, possibly forever because of that muscle. I was told that after three months post-op, I could return to regular activity but it's not happened for me. I cannot sit in the tub, (can't get down or up); I now have tendonitis in my elbows from leaning on the walker. I would say I've had several very painful procedures but the hip surgery was by far the worst! Ask lots of questions before you decide to do it. You will not have to have a sedentary job. I know one man in his 60's who had hip replacement 20 years ago and he rides horses, repairs cars, and is very active. I also know a man in his early 80's who had the surgery two years ago and walks four miles a day. So there are many success stories. But I've had problems so I encourage you to learn all you can before you choose the surgery. At 20, you are not a good candidate for a THR. They say a good THR lasts 15-20 years. So at 35 or 40, you will need revision surgery already. And after another 15-20 years again? Good if you need revision only for loosening. If your hip gets infected, kiss the 15-20 years longevity rate goodbye. You need to delay the surgery as long as you can- your orthopedic doctor is the best person who can help you. He should consider your age, the amount of pain you have, and the amount of joint destruction there is in your hips before doing surgery. If you are not getting these assessments, look for another doctor. |
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