Just turned 49, extremely active guy. Doc says I have early arthritis in both hips. Anyone else dealing with this? What am I in for?
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I’m 64 had both hips replaced.
Pretty easy surgery three months to heal.
Almost good as new.
Pretty easy surgery three months to heal.
Almost good as new.
Mine started in my middle 20's by the time I was your age I was in constant pain. But I put it off because people getting replacements often had trouble especially after a few years.
When they came out with the cobalt ones I said if those are going well for the people getting them for a few years I'll get one.
My patience paid off because if a few years they found the cobalt was poisoning people.
But progress was relentless. And nearing immobility on the left side I got it done three years ago.
The doc said that: he hopes I'll get 20 years out of it.
Were I 49 then ide need to be in continuous bad pain to consider a 20 year replacement.
Only you know when the pain is too bad for you. But keep in mind that the orthopedic surgeon gets paid to do surgery. So it's not a great move to see that guy until you've decided you need surgery.
If you're not on 400mg ibuprofen 4x day (or more )you don't need surgery yet.
When they came out with the cobalt ones I said if those are going well for the people getting them for a few years I'll get one.
My patience paid off because if a few years they found the cobalt was poisoning people.
But progress was relentless. And nearing immobility on the left side I got it done three years ago.
The doc said that: he hopes I'll get 20 years out of it.
Were I 49 then ide need to be in continuous bad pain to consider a 20 year replacement.
Only you know when the pain is too bad for you. But keep in mind that the orthopedic surgeon gets paid to do surgery. So it's not a great move to see that guy until you've decided you need surgery.
If you're not on 400mg ibuprofen 4x day (or more )you don't need surgery yet.
First, was the doc that determined this an orthopedist? If not see one. Did they clarify the type of arthritis? The most common is osteoarthritis which is a wear & tear type. If it's in an early stage and identifiable by subtle changes on the Xray, then see a physical therapist that works frequently with orthopedic diagnosis. Keep a copy of the Xrays for serial comparison down the road. The quadricep (front thigh) to hamstring (back thigh) strength ratio is important, hamstring flexibility, lower back strength can all be a consideration for an individualized plan to mitigate risk as you age. Stretching is important, hamstrings, piriformis, adductors are the key focus on most patients. If overweight, lose it - a vital but often missed approach. Lastly, avoid exercises that involve impact on the hips, don't jog but swim or bike.
I have some on my L side. As long as I walk 10,000 steps a day ( Total. Includes every step, about 4.5 miles for me) it keeps it at bay. My ortho guy says "Motion is Lotion". So far he's 100 % correct.
I put the surgery off until I wore a holein the socket itself, had no choice. Surgery is a breeze, walked in 5 hours then home the next day. As mentioned above 'Almost' as good as new.
Look into steroid shots, the can help...for awhile.
If/when you decide on the surgery do a lot of research on the doc. Dont get the guy who "Does it all", get the guy who specializes in hips, or one other joint at most, and check his reviews. I found one of the best in the country in Virginia. when I moved to Oklahoma and checked in with the guy in Norman he asked who did my hip. When I told him he said "Great, I just finished reading an article he wrote." Made me feel good about both of them.
Do the research. You'll usually find the best around the universities.
I'm 62, have been a full time farrier going on 39 years, technically end of May will be the 39yr mark. I've known quite a few peers who younger and some times much younger who've had hips replaced because they couldn't tolerate the pain anymore or the hips got so bad they had to do surgery. Steroids will help to some degree. Some of the previous texts have some good info.
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All that ibufprofen is tough on the gizzard, man!
All that ibufprofen is tough on the gizzard, man!
Had a new hip 6 years ago. Advances are being made all the time. Even then the anticipated life of the parts was 35 years. I'm sure even better now. While any ortho might say they can do a hip, go to an ortho who's main work is hips. I had a great surgeon in Dallas, walked out pain free 2 hours after, some pain the first week, followed all therapy instructions for a month, then back to work and zero pain since. Make sure you know what insurance will and won't cover before surgery because it's big bucks. Mine was $85k.
Samesies. I'm a couple of years older though.
The surgery was easy, recovery/healing, not bad.
My only regret ? Waiting as long as I did to get it done.
glucosamine and chondroiton, triple strength.
Take 4 a day for the first week, then 2 a day after. Don't stop taking it.
I was diagnosed with osteoarthiritis in my early 40's, I have other conditions that exacerbate it.
I actually had it indicators years before my diagnosis.
While the glucosamine won't reverse it, it slows down the progress significantly.
Take 4 a day for the first week, then 2 a day after. Don't stop taking it.
I was diagnosed with osteoarthiritis in my early 40's, I have other conditions that exacerbate it.
I actually had it indicators years before my diagnosis.
While the glucosamine won't reverse it, it slows down the progress significantly.
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I need to design a tactical walker with Kevlar plates and an armored up Hoveround.
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Supreme Court to decide tomorrow if DJT can even run for POTUS after Colo. threatens to remove him from the Primary ballot and the leading thread is arthritis pain and do you need a hip replacement?
I need to design a tactical walker with Kevlar plates and an armored up Hoveround.
Fuck yeah, a motorized militia or MM.
Osteoarthritis is a bitch! I've also had both hips replaced. Right side 2 years ago, left 3 months ago. Arthritis is an inflammatory disease and I find my joints feel better if I stay away from sugar & grains (including alcohol).
Be careful with ibuprofen, it really messes with your cardiovascular health if taken long term.
Be careful with ibuprofen, it really messes with your cardiovascular health if taken long term.
ESPECIALLY THE SUGAR.
Sugar is a poison to the system. Cancer loves it.
But a glass of red wine in the evening sure helps me relax.
Osteoarthritis? Yep, name a joint and I've got it. I had a full body bone scan a few years back.
My hips aren't terrible yet, got other worse problems. They'll be getting replaced at some point. My wife has had both hips done, and both knees. Left knee has been replaced 6 times. She says hips are easy compared to knees.
My hips aren't terrible yet, got other worse problems. They'll be getting replaced at some point. My wife has had both hips done, and both knees. Left knee has been replaced 6 times. She says hips are easy compared to knees.
Damn. I like my snacks.
Good info on here. I'm the same age as the OP and have already been diagnosed with osteo arthritis and piriformis in my right hip. My Dad just had his second hip replaced a few weeks ago and is toughing out the recovery in his mid 70s. I know I'm going to be in for it and certainly think it'll have to be in my 60s or sooner.
Just make sure to stay away from the ACME version.
Whats the longevity of a replacement?
Currently yes. The ortho doc said its likely stress induced....30 years as a farrier, marathon running, parachuting, horseback riding, stupid heavy squats, 20+ years of muay thai.....just cumulative abuse. Its pretty mild and only really bothers me when I rotate my hip really far outward. My ortho (who is my wifes friend) suggested getting a lubricant injected into the joint. The problem did not surface until last July. I slipped im the mud and fell, essentially did a full split. I thought I had pulled.my groin muscles so just rehabbed off thinking that, problem continued to get worse. Right now controlling it with just Ibuprofin
Is the ACME version a brand of artificial joint from a company?
You're way better off with up to 4000 mg. of acetaminophen per day. Absolutely the safest thing you can take long-term.
In the original Roadrunner cartoon some of the products that spectacularly failed Wylie E Coyote were made by ACME CORP.
I've no idea if an ACME conglomerate makes artificial hips, but with your board name.... better safe than sorry.
For pain yes. For pain caused by inflammation ibuprofen is more effective. Or so I've been told by my doctors.
True, but it will wreak havoc on your liver in pretty short order. Also bad for blood pressure. I take (2) 650 mg arthritis tylenols every morning and (2) 500 mg regular tylenols at bedtime. Works for me. I still have pain but it helps.
Depends on you. If you continue what you said you've been doing, likely a few years. If you tame it down like I did to some hiking and light weight exercise it should out last you.
Yep, Advil, Alleve, and most of those will burn a hole in your gut as well if your not careful. Read the small print, can lead to hemorrhaging and death. Gave me an ulcer in short order, took a couple years to get it right.
In my mid-20s a friend told me I moved in an S motion doing squats. He said,” I wonder if you’re grinding your hip joint to dust?” About ten years later I began having a little discomfort if I logged many miles in a week or ran with a ruck. Uncle prescribe the usual vitamin M and I Charlie miked. Another eight or ten years I stopped with the pack. Made it to 50 and gave up running completely. At 67 I have arthritis in pretty much every joint including the spine. Hands and C5/C6 (fused) bother me the most. Hips come and go.
Good luck.
I have quit rucking, long distsnce running (I do 3-4 miles every 3rd day now) and quit doing squats. Hopefully I can stave off the need for repairs, for a while anyway.
Ask about cortisone injections. There is also one thats a blue gel thats supposed to help. Painless and they do help. I get the cort in my knee and shoulder every 6 months or so.
That said, dont wait too long, though it sounds scary, hip replacement is pretty much SOP these days. I should have done it 2 years earlier.
Cortisone is known for weakening tendons, leading to ruptures. When I was rehabbing adhesive capsulitis, my ortho (shoulder specialist) recommended a first round of cortisone, but that if it didn't take, to try another approach. But I was also trying to get back into powerlifting and I'm still somewhat young, I'm sure that would play a part in treatment recommendations.
I'm not sure how well it would work on larger, deeper joints like a hip, but you guys might consider trying Voltaren, a topical arthritis gel. I used it when rehabbing my hands and wrist and it helped to decrease pain and IMO reduces inflammation a bit so that I could rehab more.
In general rehab times for ortho procedures are coming down as research is showing that the older recovery protocols of no/very limited use of the joint for extended periods actually leads to longer recovery because the joint and connective tissues stiffen up and shorten.
I may be wrong abut the cortizone but its a steroid. Knowledgeable dr.'s I spoke with seem to agree its not to be abused but used wisely it can be really helpful. Sure makes my shoulder feel better. The blue gel stuff is supposed to be better as it has some sort of lubricant included.
The "pain" as it were is almost.non-existant from my normal aches and pains except when I try to rest an ankle on the opposing knee while sitting or if I work out too hard. So far it doesnt bother me when horseback
FWIW , don't wait put off getting the repairs too long. The guys I know who've had it done all say the same thing "wish I'd done it sooner"
Your age and being in good shape will make for speedy recovery. My father put off having his knees done way too long, he'd have had a lot better life his last 20 years if he'd done it when he was in mid 50's instead of 70's.
My doc, a sports med type, says corisone isn't good for arthritis.
Ibuprofen causing a major liver issue is 1%. Minor rise in LFTs about 15%.
Kidney are at a higher risk
Gut is highest risk.
Anti inflamm vs pain.
@wvfarrier
Your fitness, weight, activity choices, and food intake all contribute.
And life does happen and arthritis is part of it.
I make my living off western medicine and 100% encourage folks to look outside that box for answers to non acute issues.
Diet change, yoga, possibly supplements.
And yes. Hips are seemingly pretty darn easy these days via the anterior approach If/when you get that bad.
Also talk to them about a longer acting anti inflamm in you need it.
My mom uses meloxicam.
Anterior was the way I had it done in 2008 and still works fine.
With anterior hip replacement, the surgeon makes a small incision near the front of the hip to allow for removal of damaged bone and cartilage, and implantation of an artificial hip without damaging surrounding muscle and tendons. Patients leave the hospital sooner than they would with some other approaches.
BTW I'm 76 now and between running the dogs and RSO'ing put in a lot of steps/miles.
Might even do a Quantified Performance this year, it will be ugly.
With anterior hip replacement, the surgeon makes a small incision near the front of the hip to allow for removal of damaged bone and cartilage, and implantation of an artificial hip without damaging surrounding muscle and tendons. Patients leave the hospital sooner than they would with some other approaches.
BTW I'm 76 now and between running the dogs and RSO'ing put in a lot of steps/miles.
Might even do a Quantified Performance this year, it will be ugly.
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