AVN?!

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sally85

Hi guys,

I'm in need of some urgent advice...i was just getting my head around my up coming j pouch/reversal operation (i've currently got an ileostomy) when just as usual another problem crops up, after an x-ray by orthopedic surgeon has told me i have AVN and apparently its not primary stages but it has progressed to secondary stage! he talked of hip replacements and nothing much more, but said not to think of anything until i have my MRI.

I just wanted to know if anyone is dealing with this type of situation, and is there any alternative to hip replacement? im so scared and just dont know what to do, he only checked my hip because thats where my main pain is, but my thumb joints on both hands, my knees and my lower back and all the way up the spine also hurt i worry because im 28 with 2 young kids and even if i have to have hip replacement in the future i want to try and hold out as long as i can

Thanks for listening
Sally

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LisaTMember

Hi Sally,

I was diagnosed with AVN in sometime in early 2000. It was caused by the enormous amount of steroids used to treat UC. I had both hips replaced, 2008 and 2014. The operation was a breeze. In Monday 7:00 am out Wed. morning. I walked without assistance. Got home and walked upstairs to take a shower. I know everyone is different, but hopefully, if you have replacement, it will be easy.
Let me know if you want more info.

Lisa

9/30/148:33 PM

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