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Has Anyone Had A Severe Inflammatory Response After A Total Hip Replacement?

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I had a total hip replacement surgery 9 weeks ago and it seems I’m having an inflammatory response in the joint that is not responding well to anti inflammatory medication and now prednisone for the last 2 weeks. I had stopped methotrexate 2 months prior to surgery due to blood work concerns and Celebrex a week prior to surgery. I am not suffering from any other inflammation at this time. I believe my orthopedist is stumped. My rheumatologist only said she thinks I’m having this response from… read more

May 2, 2021
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A myRAteam Member

I hope you all heal more sooner than later. It makes sense that our bodies would over react to normal surgeries and foreign bodies.

May 12, 2021
A myRAteam Member

I hd surgery on my knee several years back and it took about 10 monrhs to heal. I’m also dealing with a fractured leg right now (since December), which won’t heal. Lots of pain and swelling. Next plan is plate and screws, which I’m nervous about. Seems our body reacts severely to inflammation and takes longer to heal. Good luck!

May 2, 2021
A myRAteam Member

May I ask how long ago you had your surgery? I hope you find some answers also

May 2, 2021
A myRAteam Member

Yes, I am still suffering from pain around my new hip. I've seen the orthopedic surgeon who says the x-ray shows no issues. I've seen my rheumatologist several times and he wanted me off the prednisone. Next up, I will be consulting with a pain specialist. Long story short, recovery can be extremely challenging when you have RA. I hope you find relief.

May 2, 2021
A myRAteam Member

I had a hip replacement almost a year ago and definitely had a RA flare up afterwards. I am on methotrexate but it makes me feel like I’m going to blow up. Hope you are doing better.

May 2, 2021

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