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Suggest Treatment For Hip Pain After A Hip Replacement Surgery In An Elderly Person

Posted on Wed, 10 Feb 2016

Question: HI, I am a 53 year old female, 5'10" and 580 lbs ( post Christmas) - working on that!! I try to be active, mainly walking as I have had 1 hip replacement and in need of another - ( congenital hip dysplasia.) I accept the hip issues as I have had them my whole life, but what has become increasingly more noticeable and and frustrating is this creaking, crunching, clicking movement of the bones in my shoulders, neck, jaw and wrists. I have had Xrays and they don't show any arthritis, but it is getting worse and is worrisome, I don't think that it is just crepitus as it is uncomfortable, it feels like my bones/joints are deteriorating or something and I haven't had any answers thus far, I am wondering if it is some sort of vitamin deficiency, but can't imagine how that could happen so quickly and my diet hasn't changed.... any ideas?
Thank you for your time! XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Increase in body weight is the cause to aggravation of joint pain...

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

Rapid increase in body weight (post Christmas as in you case) is causing more pressure to your body bones and joints. They are not prepared for such increase and they end up giving fastidious problems such as the feeling of deterioration or increased pain in your joints.

Once you will succeed in reducing your weight, your current problems with bones/joint pain will come to an end too.

Try to be more physically active. Take OTC painkillers (ibuprofen or acetaminophen) to reduce the pain. Applying warm pads and massaging with essential oil (e.g. olive/lavender).

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (26 minutes later)

Dear Dr. Albana,
The joint cracking etc. has been present long before the Christmas weight gain I was referring to...I only mentioned that so you would have an idea of my size. I have weighed between 165- 175 most of my life so I don't think this cracking is a result of weight gain.
Thank you for your time. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
A re-evaluation of rheumatoid problems is needed through following tests...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXXXXX

Ok, thank you for your further clarifications.

In such case, then, further investigations are required to rule out other causes including:
- complete blood count
- ERS,
- C-reactive protein
- joint X-ray

The advice on foods and lifestyle changes can still have positive effects.

All the best!
Dr.Albana

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar