Comments | renarde: Time for a hip replacement?

renarde

Time for a hip replacement?

Jan 11, 2009 20:01

As part of his preparation for running the Marathon this year, paul_kruzycki went out running on Saturday, in the freezing cold. In fact he covered a distance of about 13 miles, i.e. a half-marathon's worth. Go him ( Read more... )

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satsumagirl January 11 2009, 22:20:49 UTC

Osteopath! Seriously they really help. Lucy is lovely and usually has appointments on Tuesdays Thursday and Saturday. Did you still want to meet tomorrow?

satsumagirl January 11 2009, 22:22:30 UTC

You could also try co-codamol instead of paracetamol, if you like I can bring some round tomorrow. Also try alternating heat and ice packs, the ice will reduce swelling so reduce pain of swollen tissues pressing on nerves.

renarde January 11 2009, 22:39:29 UTC

Thank you! You really do put NHSDirect to shame :) Osteopath is non-referral, right? I wonder if I should ring BUPA and ask them if they'll cover it?

I'll try the heat & ice alternation. And yes, please do come over. Even if I'm only hobbling around I'll be glad of company! Cocodamol would be welcome as for once I am out of really nifty painkillers :/

the0lady January 12 2009, 11:07:16 UTC

I take an anti-inflammatory called Motifene for my dud shoulder (which a chiropractor and sports massage therapist between them managed to get so "alternative" it nearly needed surgery, so I'm seriously advising you to forgo any treatment that doesn't include proper diagnostic tools like a X-Ray if you suspect joint issues). It's perscription only but strong and not related to brufen, and works a treat.

renarde January 12 2009, 11:47:59 UTC

That's really interesting. I tried to get a GP to tell me what other anti-inflammatory options I had when I was diagnosed with a frozen shoulder, but their only suggestions were steroidal (which I wanted to avoid as they play havoc with diabetes control). I shall go ask them about Motifene, thanks.

hypatia January 12 2009, 13:46:52 UTC

Cocodamol can be very helpful, you can take in in combination with ibuprofen and also tramadol types, including if you have the 30/500 cocodamol. The trick with a lot of the painkillers for this type of problem is to take them before you get to the point of no return, even if that means planning the day ahead ( ... )

djelibeybi January 12 2009, 18:03:19 UTC

I'm with hypatia on the other options on pain management - but be careful to watch your appetite as tramodol has a common side effect of nausea. With my neck and shoulers, I occasionally *have* to go down the tramodol route just to give me a week's respite.

If you want BUPA to pay for an osteopath, you'll have to get the GP to refer you but it's worth seeing the GP anyway - even if it is a pain in the proverbial to get an appointment - mine is.

I hope you manage to sort it soon, constant persistent pain can really bring you low and you don't want to get to that point.