Feeling sick on times

Bones, joints and muscles
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I am almost three weeks post op hip replacement. I feel I'm doing well regarding my hip but I get chills and sweats, dizziness and feeling sick on times. Has anyone experienced anything like this please? I just can't work it out.

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"...I'm doing well regarding my hip but I get chills and sweats, dizziness and feeling sick ..."

Hi Cindy-

   At 3 weeks post-op, THR patients typically feel stable and energetic. You have something else going on. Could be surgery-related complications; could be flu, could be a lot of things. Gotta get yourself back to the doctor's office and get it checked out.

Good luck.

 

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dear cindy, 

warm welcome to the forum of hippies where personal stories and experiences are shared ..

3 weeks post-op from such a major surgery is really still early on in the healing division .. did you have the posterior or anterior approach ? 

what kind of anesthesia did you chose?

what kind of ain medication are you taking? 

how is your bloodpressure?

do you have a fever?

I was not feeling well for quite a while - sweating  (especially at night), chills - almost felt I had the flu - dizziness and feeling sick at stomach was on and off - 

I had to self inject Fragmin blood thinners for 6 weeks and that was one of the reasons for my unhappiness, I was told ... 

My bloodpressure was all over the place, with high peaks and deep valleys .. 

how is your appetite ? are you hydrated?

maybe see your doctor to get peace of mind - 

I am happy to read that your hip is doing well ...

be gentle with yourself -

big warm hug

renee

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Thank you Renee for your warm welcome. I really hadn't thought of it like that. Yes I do inject every day four weeks all together. I'm on pain relief but only take it now morning and night. Pre op I had to come off my HRT and I stoped smoking after 45 years, I didn't intended to but having gone 3 days in hospital I tried to carry on and haven't smoked now for 19 days. I guess it all piles up. I did wonder if it was from overdoing things but in truth no one indicated how much I should or shouldn't do. At least I'm not the only one and your comments have been most helpful. Thanks so much xx

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Hi again, have been reading about the side effects of the injections and you are right they are what I am experiencing. Will ring my GP in the morning. Many thanks it's something I hadn't thought of. Xx

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you are welcome - this is why this forum is so great because I was told by a forum member as well ..

Congratulations on non smoking .... That is a big deal !!!!

angel blessings and please keep in touch

renee