Comments on: Osteonecrosis or Avascular Necrosis (AVN)

By: Vivek

Vivek — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:14:23 +0000

@ Indiauser.

hi, im from bombay I tried homeopathy first then ayurveda along with different diets and acupuncture and acupressure also some fruit extracts for the two years I tried to avoid surgery. Then we came across a Chinese medicine website with tall claims saying its affiliated with the uk army and that the soldiers are using it to and such. I have relatives in the uk so they checked it out from their government information center which said that the website is a scam. Also I have looked all over the Internet, but I have never found anyone who has benefited from osteoking. Be careful when it comes to Chinese meds.
NOTHING HELPED WITH THE AVN. now I have got one hip operated another is planned for next month. Im doing fine.
Do you know the cause of your avn?
Do let me know where you are from, im the past couple of years I have tried doctors from almost every part of our country.

All the best.

By: Vivek

Vivek — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:42:42 +0000

@Wekab.

I an 22 male. my right hip as I told you I was operated on 14 june this year. Its almost as good as new now. Working on strengthening the muscle tissue now.

From the date of surgery you really need only about 3 weeks time to be able to get back to life i.e college and friends and so on. You will need to use the crutch for a bit but you will begin to forget it at places you go to, thats a good sign. You certainly don’t need to put off school. My surgeon has a lot of international patients and they all fly out of India a week after surgery.
BHR & BMHR are types of implants that are much better than the conventional ones used for hip replacement.
Look it up on google. Heres my surgeons website you could have a look.
http://www.hipresurfacingindia.com/

hope you get through your remaining 5% soon.

By: wekab

wekab — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:12:15 +0000

@vivek
I posted a reply but I guess it didn’t take. You are a male and hip resurfacing are more successful with males. I’m doing my research and I’m more than likely going to do the hip replacement next year. I have to see if loosing weight (about 15 lbs.)will minimize some of the pain. thanks!!!

By: wekab

wekab — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:28:35 +0000

@vivek~
I went to Minneapolis this past week, and I have been thinking a lot about the hip replacement surgery and I’m 95% sure that I’m going to go through with it!!! I couldn’t enjoy Minneapolis like I wanted to. I went to the Mall of America and I had to rent a scooter (although FUN!!!, I don’t want to live like that). I am going to try to postpone the surgery as long as possible b/c I have to finish up my last year in the master’s program and I’m getting married next June!!! I guess Hawaii is out the picture , but we can do that one our one year. I am thinking about next September but we’ll see. I might just have to put off school for a year but I have three weeks to decide that
I was reading that for every pound of weight you have extra on your body, that is three pounds of extra stress on your hips. I need to loose about 15 pounds and that would feel like 45 pounds off of my hips. Good information out there.
I only had this for 8 months but it feels like forever, what is BHR and BMHR?
I am very positive about my situation and not that nervous about the surgery as I was in the past. Thanks for the support!!!

By: indiauser

indiauser — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:39:58 +0000

I’ve been diagnosed with AVN & I’m 29. Undergoing homeopathy & Ayurvedic treatment. Has anyone else tried it? I’ve also heard about osteoking when doing a search on google however not sure if it’s truly a medicine or another money making internet scam.

By: Vivek

Vivek — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:47:41 +0000

@ wekab.

The recovery is not as difficult as the decision to go ahead with the surgery. The first week might be difficult, but after that the pain starts to fade away and your hip gets only better.
As time passes the avn only gets worse. If you decide to look into surgery as an option in the early stages you have more options in terms of implants that the doctors can use.
If you are in the early stages you should discuss BHR and BMHR with your surgeon.

By: phil chilcote

phil chilcote — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:19:40 +0000

i was bone on bone with cracking both hip done in three months i am getting stronger every day hang in there folks it does get better after surg god blessed me with a great doc i just wish there was some more research on AVN 44 years old i raise a 8 year old son by my self im doing so much better than before surg i am not gonna lie it hurts but you have to keep going hang in there everyone!!!!!!

By: wekab

wekab — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:58:56 +0000

@vivek
Its just nice to know that someone understand how I feel. I’m being prayeful about hip replacement surgery. My doctor is like “well, the damage is already done”, but if I decide to go through with the surgery I am going to be the one that has to recover, not him.
I needed that tip about physical therapy before I went through 18 visit of intensity. I feel that I got worse since p.t. because they focused so much on the hips. Nice to know. Now I’m just going to focus on gaining upper body strenght and continue with my water aerobics and thank goodness that I found this website so I can share my growth and frustrations. Im staying positive. Thanks for the support.

By: Vivek

Vivek — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 19:12:17 +0000

@ wekab

hi, I turned 22 on 11 june and had my hip resurfacing on 14. I will be getting my other hip fixed by next month. I tried all available non surgical options inspite of my doctors telling me there was very little (no) chance or it working in my favour. After dealing with pain long enough I went ahead with the surgery. Its almost as good as before. I can really feel the difference since i still have avn in my left hip.

Dont rule out surgery completely, keep your options open. look into hip resurfacing specifically.

I hope things workout for you. All the best.

ps: soon after my diagnosis my doctor strictly adviced against any physical activity that would strain my hips. Physical therapy may not be such a good idea.

@luke Thank you for this space. Im sure it helps a lot of people in a lot of ways.

By: wekab

wekab — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 03:42:40 +0000

Hi, I am doing a lot of research on AVN and I came across your site. I am not the only one that is experiencing pain. I was diagnosed with AVN in both of my hips April 2010. I have sickle cell and that’s what caused it. I know my God is a healer but no one understands my pain. I was a teacher and I am currently looking for another job that is not so stressful and I one that I do not have to be on my feet for a very long time.
My AVN bothers me mostly when I walk (I walk with a limp) and when I get up from sitting. My doctor is so gunho about a hip replacement, but I’m like NO!!! I’m only 31 with no kids, I dont want a hip replacement. Doctors are so quick to tell you their options without experiencing the pain and the test and trails of your disease.
I went through 18 sessions of physical therapy and feel like it has gotten worse. I do water aerobics 3x a week and that releaves my pain, but I can’t stay in the pool all day (I wish).
What do you find really relaxing for your AVN (anyone)
I am also looking into Osteoking???
Thanks for listening