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Hi,
I logged on to write a similar post but here i saw one already created!!
I am homeridden since past 4 months. I can't walk more than 50 mtrs at a stretch, beyond that i experience shooting pain in my hips and my legs don't move at all. It gets a bit better if i find a place to sit. My rheumy says that its due to my posture, which is putting unneccesary pressure on nerves. He tells me that strengthening of muscles is the only option. And i should take few shots of biologics.
But, i dont agree with him since this pain increases on walking, which is typical of mechanical pain rather than inflamatory pain. I plan to consult an orthopaedic doctor this week.
I would also like to ask the same question as jay..is there anybody else??
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Hi,
I logged on to write a similar post but here i saw one already created!!
I am homeridden since past 4 months. I can't walk more than 50 mtrs at a stretch, beyond that i experience shooting pain in my hips and my legs don't move at all. It gets a bit better if i find a place to sit. My rheumy says that its due to my posture, which is putting unneccesary pressure on nerves. He tells me that strengthening of muscles is the only option. And i should take few shots of biologics.
But, i dont agree with him since this pain increases on walking, which is typical of mechanical pain rather than inflamatory pain. I plan to consult an orthopaedic doctor this week.
I would also like to ask the same question as jay..is there anybody else?? When my SI joint is already inflamed, the muscle spasms kick in, and then if bad enough, I can't walk due to the kind of pain you describe. So, no, it doesn't indicate mechanical pain at all. If I reduce the inflammation (ice, NSAIDs, steroids (oral or a shot), or now biologic) that is the only thing that relieves it. Thus inflammatory. And while your doctor is correct that exercises to strengthen the muscles can help and should be done, no, it is not just "posture pressing on nerves". Fix my inflammation and immediately things improve right away.
sue
Spondyloarthropathy, HLAB27 negative
Humira (still methylprednisone for flares, just not as often. Aleve if needed, rarely.)
LDN/zanaflex/flector patches over SI/ice
vits C, D. probiotics. hyaluronic acid. CoQ, Mg, Ca, K.
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no dairy (casein sensitivity), limited eggs, limited yeast (bread)
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Thanks for your reply Sue.
I am diagnosed with Avascular Nephrosis (AVN) of both hips, meaning i would have to undergo total hip replacement at some point in my life.
I will try alternate treatments before surrendering for the surgery. Tough times ahead...
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Thank you everyone for the "welcome backs". :o)
Alphabeta I am sorry for your problems. In my family, those who have had joint replacements say the hip replacements are much easier than the knees. Just a little encouragement. :o) I don't blame you for putting it off as long as possible.
Blessings.
![[Linked Image]](https://www.kickas.org/images/flowers/Smilingsun.gif) Possi ********************************************************* RUN WHEN YOU CAN, WALK IF YOU HAVE TO, CRAWL IF YOU MUST, JUST NEVER EVER GIVE UP! "A FRIEND HEARS THE SONG IN YOUR HEART AND SINGS IT TO YOU WHEN YOU CAN'T REMEMBER THE WORDS." "A FRIEND LOOKS THROUGH YOUR BROKEN FENCE TO ADMIRE YOUR FLOWERS."
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This is extremely late but thank you to all that replied. I am going through some health issues.
Kind Regards,
Jay
Almost all of us long for peace and freedom; but very few of us have much enthusiasm for the thoughts, feelings, and actions that make for peace and freedom. - Aldous Huxley
Was the government to prescribe to us our medicine and diet, our bodies would be in such keeping as our souls are now. - Thomas Jefferson
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I hope you are better soon Jaybird.
Thinking of you.
Possi ********************************************************* RUN WHEN YOU CAN, WALK IF YOU HAVE TO, CRAWL IF YOU MUST, JUST NEVER EVER GIVE UP! "A FRIEND HEARS THE SONG IN YOUR HEART AND SINGS IT TO YOU WHEN YOU CAN'T REMEMBER THE WORDS." "A FRIEND LOOKS THROUGH YOUR BROKEN FENCE TO ADMIRE YOUR FLOWERS."
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Hi,
I logged on to write a similar post but here i saw one already created!!
I am homeridden since past 4 months. I can't walk more than 50 mtrs at a stretch, beyond that i experience shooting pain in my hips and my legs don't move at all. It gets a bit better if i find a place to sit. My rheumy says that its due to my posture, which is putting unneccesary pressure on nerves. He tells me that strengthening of muscles is the only option. And i should take few shots of biologics.
But, i dont agree with him since this pain increases on walking, which is typical of mechanical pain rather than inflamatory pain. I plan to consult an orthopaedic doctor this week.
I would also like to ask the same question a
s jay..is there anybody else?? Have you tried a strict low starch diet. Also I once had my l5 s4 disc space shrink to nothing. I could hardly walk. I started using an inversion table a couple of times per day and this fixed the problem. I did this alongside chiropractic treatment. Before I worked this out I spent 12 months going to different doctors who offered no solutions. Sometimes you have to search for answers. Don't discount simple things like diet, the right kind of exercise or seeking different practitioners.
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