Hip replacement. (Swollen leg)

Bones, joints and muscles
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I HAD HIP REPLACEMENT FIVE WEEKS AGO

AND I HAVE A VERY SWOLLEN LEG WHICH IS PULLING ME BACK PLUS GOT SHINGLES tWO DAYS AFTER RETURNING HOME.

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Sympathies - shingles is about the last thing you need! - I hope at least your painkillers will make it bearable.

Do the exercises, keep your leg elevated when you can, and use ice packs frequently including after any exercise.

I am at nearly six weeks. I have found that resting and sleeping with a pillow underneath my operated leg works well (ie instead of between my legs) - I have had no swelling for some time now, and I think the slight elevation may be a factor.

Good luck!

Joan

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Hi. I had hip replacement surgery on March 6th and my leg, especially the incision is still swollen most of the time, worse at night. i mentioned this to my surgeon and she said that it is perfectly normal to have swelling for possibly a year to a year and a half. Not very encouraging but at least it is normal. The ice and elevation helps a bit but not permanent relief. Good luck

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swelling of leg normal plus bruising. sorry to hear you have shingles on top of your op.

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Poor you, my sister had shingles last year, not a pleasant period. Swelling is normal mine lasted until around week twelve, if was a big op.

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So sorry about your shingles.
Thats really not what you need on top of everything.
It might be that you are very stressed, as that is a big factor.
Try to relax and put your leg up when ever you can, preferable higher than your heart.
I really hope you shingles and swelling will go soon.
Petra