Disney Marathon - Biofreeze is My Friend

Weight-bearing activities? No, but I did get relief sufficient to walk without crutches.  I am pretty sure my recreational football playing days are behind me.

After changing to a second ortho specialist, and already having recieved two previous hip injections to no avail, he did a dual steroid injection using an active xray technique so he could see exactly where the needle was and a dye in the steroids so he could ensure the injections were going exactly where wanted them to go and spread accurately.  He did one in the groin of the hip and one in the rear.  It got me to about 80% range of motion and relieved the pain of movement.  It still feels a little fragile as far as lateral movement and tight when sitting and rising, but it isn't painful.  

After a week, however, the relief seems to be fading.  I go back Feb 2 unless it gets significantly worst.  I fear a hip replacement as I don't know abiut missing the time from work ans what that would mean for my future with being able to jog.  The next phase if this doesn't do the trick is a another ortho this doctor would want to have do a scope to go in and see if they can literally see whats going on above and beyond what is showing in the xrays and MRIs. 

The MRIs show excess fluid and imflammation but no visible structural damage.  Progress is painfully slow but it is progress. If nothing else, his whole experience is rekindling my affection for what I had when I could get out and go.

I am glad you were able to make the Disney experience and rise above your setbacks. I enjoyed  reading yours and Rob's postings.  I hope you recover and heal up sufficient to keep being able to maintain your ability to run for fitness.  

It looks like I maybe need to investigate this Biofreeze product.  I've neve heard of or seen it before.

Keep rockin!

Joe

Hey Joe,
Glad to see you posting.  Hope that you can get some relief soon.  I thought about you during the marathon.  I would have dedicated the run to you, but I wasn't sure if I would actually be able to accomplish the task, and then the dedication would have looked pretty stupid.  I used the biofreeze a lot also during the run.  I had bought some online and tried it so I knew that it would work pretty well.  I also am a big fan of the compression socks.  They really helped my hammies from cramping up.
The good thing about hip replacement is that it really does provide relief (my mother had both hips replaced, one at 75 the other at 76).  Although there is only about a 10 year guarantee before you have to do it again.
Keep the spirits up.
Rob

Thanks dude.  I am honored you thought about me during your marathon.  I used the compression socks daily, I have dress one I use and I had started wearing them under my athletic socks when i wore leggings or pants on my longer runs.  I also was turned on to the compression shorts by Scott a while back and swear by both.  I use the thigh length shorts.  They also help to hold the lower stomach flab inplace during runs. (can I say that out loud?)

I hope I'm not at the point of hip replacement but if thats what it takes to get relief and be able to walk somewhat normal again,I'm game. 

So can you jog after hip replacement or just verification of pain relief?  My mom, aunt, and mother-in-law have all had hip replacements but none of them are very active.  So while they are much happier and recovered to a better quality of life I have no first hand success stories regarding the future of my jogging or playing golf.

Thanks for checking in and the encouragement.

I love you guys!!!!

You did a fantastic job, Cassie!

As we all know, you never can tell what the day will bring, but I'm SOOOO glad you made it through in flying colors!

Sounds like you really did have a good marathon, and I'm hoping for the same.  I'm sitting here a little nervous about Sunday with my less than fabulous training knowing my parents will be watching.

Have a good recovery and take care of yourself!

Linn