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Suggest Treatment For Hip Osteoarthritis

It took 2 years to finally determine that my right hip is severely degenerated with osteoarthritis. I m 51 today. Pain in the last 2 weeks is beyond control now and I m told I still need to wait another 8-10 months for hip replacement surgery. Piroxicam 20 mg was controlling the pain for the past 2 months, but now it s obviously not working. I take T3s when desperate but it upsets my stomach and is constipating. What else can I do for pain relief ?
Mon, 11 May 2015
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

weight reduction and exercises will help.
Till you wait for Joint replacement option.
Till time take analgesic and cartilage protecting medication like glucosamine sulphate.
For hip arthritis joint flexion, extension and rotation exercises will help.
Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol.
If required intra-articular injection can be given.

Diet rich in calcium and protein will help.

At your age osteoporosis can be associated so you may need to take calcium supplement.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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Suggest Treatment For Hip Osteoarthritis

Hello, I have studied your case. weight reduction and exercises will help. Till you wait for Joint replacement option. Till time take analgesic and cartilage protecting medication like glucosamine sulphate. For hip arthritis joint flexion, extension and rotation exercises will help. Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol. If required intra-articular injection can be given. Diet rich in calcium and protein will help. At your age osteoporosis can be associated so you may need to take calcium supplement. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.