Goin pain and surgical site pain

Bones, joints and muscles
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I woke up from sleeping with pain in my Goin and surgical area (THR right side),I took 2 ibuprofen, and been ice packing it.

I was lying on my side (left),which I have been doing for about a week or two with no problems ,I wouldn't be on that side all night just until I start to fall asleep, but tonight when I went to roll on my back the pain started. I am 4weeks post op and recovery has been going ok.

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Hi Terrie. Groin pain is awful and I personally suffered from it for many months. Rest rest and more rest. Just do minimum physiology exercises. This is the advice I was given by another hippie on this site and it worked but as I say it went in for months.

Recovery from this op is slow. It's a marathon not a sprint so be gentle with yourself. Don't be discouraged when other people are saying how much they are able to do. We are all different.

I returned to work after 10 weeks. I didn't drive till 8 weeks. It was all hard going and I'm a fit lady with a high pain threshold. I just HRT on with things.

Recovery can be frustrating. Two steps forward one back.

I went on holiday to Australia at 5 months. I was fine but very sore and achy on my return home. This lasted a couple of weeks.

Now nearly 8 months and my hip is good and gets better all the time. It can take 12 months or more to be totally back to normal so 4 weeks my friend is very early days. But you will be fine. Rest take your pain mess and ice. And be patient. I wish you well on your recovery journey. Sandra x

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HRT should say got. Predictive text !

Mind you I wouldn't part with my HRT either 😂😂😂xxx

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Thank you, rest is my middle name, I feel as though I was going along ok. Than when I woke up from pain it made me feel like I had done something to myself while I was sleeping. .

I go to Physical therapy today so hopefully he'll have answers also.

And am happy that you are feeling great with your THR. take care&stay moving.

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Hi Terrie,

It sounds as though you are doing extremely well if all you are taking is Ibuprofen!  Groin pain is very common for the first few weeks until your muscles get their strength back through physical therapy (physio).  Ice is a great tool for keeping the pain and swelling under control.

Wishing you the best as you continue to recover

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Hi, thank you for your response.

My pain came on suddenly and continues, I am still icing the area.

I am overall doing well with this after a few hic ups along the way.

As far as medication I was on oxicodone then Tramdol both of which made me throw up, so I am stuck with Ibuprofen , it helps somewhat.

I never felt that type of pain before and to wake me up at 4:30am , thinking I might have done something in my sleep scared me. (Still awake )

I am keeping ice on it ,I go to Physical therapy today so hopefully he'll my PT guy can further help me.

Have a great day and stay moving. ..

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hi terrie, 

oh boy, my groin(s) are still tight after so many moons post-op ... maybe some stretching exercises will help ... butt clenches too ... 

i know that I still have to work on my posture when walking and also sitting ... 

does it hurt when you straighten your leg or also when in rest?

be kind with terrie, okay ... sounds like she is doing really well ..

big warm hug

renee

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Hi, renee, the pain seems to ease when at rest I ice it while resting. I used ibuprofen also.

I am hoping that the PT people have answers ..

I am a strong women, gym rat before all this, I do my stretching that they gave me and I do free weights no more then 7 lb's and always sitting down.

I was hoping ride the stationary bike at the gym tomorrow, but now I am not do sure.

Hope you feel better soon.

Let me know.

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Hi Terrie

I still have groin pain after 4 months. I was told not to sleep on side until after 6 week check in case of dislocation. Maybe it is also a bit soon for this. I was surprised just how bad it feels and thought I had done something until I asked the question recently on this site. It's good to know we are not alone. Sounds like you are doing well though. Keep doing those exercises but get plenty of rest too

Take care

Julie

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Hi Julie, I was also told to wait. But little sleep in weeks I gave it a try a little at a time each night it worked as I started to fall asleep I'd be back on my back.

This Gion pain on my right side woke me up from a sound sleep. My loving and caring husband got up to get me ice and ibuprofen. After 45 min it calmed down. Needless to say I've been awake all night worried that I had done something iny sleep. I am going to PT today so I am praying for some answers.

My left hip has been so sensitive to the touch I can't even put ice on it without it being painful. I had mentioned it to my PT guy,said it might be the bUrsa and it's inflamed he worked on it help a bit but it hasn't gotten any better, I might need a cortisone injection. It's common I am told so my next visit to the doctors I will be asking for a injection. MAY4TH. let's hope that helps.

Thank you for your response, take care and hope all goes well for you to...

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Hi Terrie

I found doing physio exercises in a heated pool the best thing for groin pain and continued this once a week even when I was okay.

I also found that walking straight (good posture) rather than slouching was a big help.

Do you use a pillow between your legs when you sleep?

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Yes,I do sleep with a pillow between my knees. Unfortunately I don't have a aqua therapy .

I do try walking with good posture but my let side it a bit cocked high at the hip , so it's difficult to walk stright.

Thank you for your response.