Hip MRI bad news

[REDNECK4LIFE32]

Well been dealing pain in feet legs and hip for awhile now. Last October I really hurt myself but the army guy suck it up and drive on mentality was not good. Went down hunting with @swampbucks in November opening day he can verify how hurt I was but didn't stop me from climbing a tree or dragging out his monster buck. Suffered all winter figured icing and heat packs and rest with Advil it would go away no. Pain just got worst. Vacations in Georgia though heat would help if it was arthritis no. Finally may 10 had my annual Dr appointment at VA. Told doctor about what was going on so he put in referral for MRI a month later. Yesterday had my MRI they said results would be in Monday. Low and behold I'm mowing my lawn when my son tells me Dr called with results. First he said how are you doing I said alright still in pain but got stuff to get done around here. He said your leg is pretty messed up. He said be honest with me when did this happen I said October to the best of my knowledge. Can't bend or stretch hip or groin I'm walking with a limp thought I pulled a muscle he said no. He said you have avascular necrosis. My hip bone to my joint is dead from no blood flow to it. Plus I have septic arthritis in my joint. He wanted me to go to er immediately. But after telling him you know nothing will get done on a Friday afternoon. He wanted me to get IV treatment I said Dr I've been dealing with this since Oct 2 days ain't going to hurt it anymore then it already is. There afraid my hip bone is going to collapse. He said no weight bareing on it. To walk with crutches. I said I m not going to do that. I ve been walking on it and I'm still going. He set up appointment at VA for 9am Monday. He's got to get me into a orthopedic surgeon to see how bad it is. He's thinking hip replacement. I said I m 37 pushed myself hard with sports and even harder in military. So I m going to enjoy my weekend drink some beer play some Cornhole. Come Monday reality trying to be optimistic but it's waying on me. Been to multiple Drs and ers specialist oh it's gout or they thought I had blood clots. One er said it's not triage ice it and take Advil. Been put through the ringer now something that could have been prevented but was not. Sorry for rambling on. 

[Lawdwaz]

MRI tells the tale…..37 yo I don’t believe it.    We’ll have to pull a tooth and have you aged.  

Good luck Monday.   

[REDNECK4LIFE32]

3 minutes ago, Lawdwaz said:

MRI tells the tale…..37 yo I don’t believe it.    We’ll have to pull a tooth and have you aged.  

Good luck Monday.   

Yes they do. We can do that.

[Jeremy K]

My old boss had something similar happen ,at first they tried an operation to improve blood flow and it didn't work. He ended up getting a hip replacement, he listened to the doctors ,did PT and said it was the best thing he ever did.

[Engraver99]

Good Luck and a speedy recovery

[Nomad]

Best of luck !

Ms Nomad has had both hips replaced , Dr said they were the worst she’d seen in sometime , today she’s “ fine “ more or less .

[Robhuntandfish]

Best of luck with a speedy recovery. My hunting buddy has had both his hips done and it went great for him. No more pain and he healed quickly and hell was back in the boat after 2 weeks this last time. Hope the same for you.

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[REDNECK4LIFE32]

Thank you guys for all the encouragement. Plus positive outcomes. I never in a million years would of thought having this going on.

[REDNECK4LIFE32]

Oh forgot to mention this in first post. I was right a bout a muscle tear. Torn hip labrum also.

[SportsmanNH]

Good luck tomorrow R4L. But dont worry . Hip replacements are not uncommon now . With the new procedures and technology in materials you will feel better than ever after recovery. A friend of mine had a hip replacement done a couple years ago when he was 39 . His injury was from playing soccer in high school and never knew it . Talked to him a month ago and tells me he feels better than he has in 20 years . Wished he knew what was happening sooner and got it done . Good Luck ! 

[REDNECK4LIFE32]

9 minutes ago, SportsmanNH said:

Good luck tomorrow R4L. But dont worry . Hip replacements are not uncommon now . With the new procedures and technology in materials you will feel better than ever after recovery. A friend of mine had a hip replacement done a couple years ago when he was 39 . His injury was from playing soccer in high school and never knew it . Talked to him a month ago and tells me he feels better than he has in 20 years . Wished he knew what was happening sooner and got it done . Good Luck ! 

Thank you for the assurance. Going into this with a open mind. I just don't want to be layed up for summer but it's reality and hopefully I'll be ready for hunting season. Most of all just want my family to be taken care of while I am recovering.

[DirtTime]

I hope the surgery goes well, and that your recovery time is minimal, and you are back up and running soon.

[46rkl]

Best of luck at the mri. If you do end up with having hip replacement please remember that the surgery is extensive but results in remarkable difference in mobility as well as pain relief. I had a hip replacement at 40 and a knee replacement at 44. Without a doubt the key to successful recovery is physical therapy and patience. You will be up and walking in a day or two but don’t think that means you’re ready to get back to all that work that needs to be done. Think long term. Patience and discipline will get you back to a good place. Hell, I’ve been skiing, hiking and hunting all over the country in the twenty four years since my hip. I say this with all good intentions, don’t be a hero.