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Severe Arthritis in hip

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4allweknow Thu 23-Jul-26 14:21:51

Followingc 3 years of being treated for a muscle problem x-ray in November 25 diagnosed severe arthritis in hip. Saw a consultant yesterday. X-ray showed a very thin line of space between bones. Apparently, this isn't worthy of surgery for replacement.. Was told as I currently do not use a stick or any walking aid no action to be taken. Was advised to contact GP for stronger painkiller medication ratger than use paracetamol and ibuprofen. Also suggested I may be back in 3 or 4 years and surgery may be considered.
I know many folk who have had hip or knee surgery due to arthritis but never used walking aids Anyone else been diagnosed with severe arthritis in hip but no surgery follow up.

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tanith Thu 23-Jul-26 15:02:21

I have both hips replaced, I wonder if you made clear how your hip is on your worst day? I wasn’t using a walking aid when I saw the consultants but I hobbled daily and it seemed that when I said my whole life is affected as it’s keeping me awake at night and I’m really unfit to either drive and do my job as I’m so tired in the morning it seemed to make the decision. I still had to wait but at least there was hope. I wish you well I was prescribed Naproxen with stomach protector and very low dose Amitriptyline for the pain while I waited.

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Grammaretto Thu 23-Jul-26 15:19:16

Will they not even put you on the waiting list?

It was my chiropractor who suggested an x-ray when he could no longer help me.

The x-ray showed there was no cartilage on the right side so I was asked by the surgeon if I wanted a new hip. I was given at least 2 minutes to decide. 😯
You can always cancel it but I would insist if you feel you can.

The waiting time went quite quickly but I wasn't in severe pain.

Or use any savings and have it done privately. I don't know how old you are but I feel it's important to be mobile as long as possible and time is not on our side.

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