Comments on: Living With Hip Dysplasia

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:47:08 +0000

In reply to Anna.

I have club foot, congenital hip dysplasia and sciatic nerve palsy. I always walked with a limp they didn’t know about the hip dysplasia until I was 17 years old, they couldnt do a totla hip replacementthey had to do a fusion of my hip. I’ve never met anyone with hip dysplasia.
I unfortunately can’t take prescription meds since I have a hole in my brain. I was trying to find more natural ways for pain relief…. I don’t know when you wrote this but I hope having your surgery gave you some relief

By: Sabrina

Sabrina — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:27:17 +0000

I just came across this post now and omg reading it sounds exactly what I’m going through. I was diagnosed in 2018 with hip dysplasia and was told at 38 (now 44) that I’m to young to have a hip replacement. I’ve had 2 injections, the first one worked wonders but before the second one the pain was intense, in the groin, in the hip, no sleep, no walking, no lifting the leg up to shave, having to put my bum in the car first then lift my leg. This 2nd injection has started to ware out after 4 months. I had an xray 3 weeks ago to see if I have osteoarthritis so now it’s a waiting game. I am grumpy, feel old, feel useless all of those feelings you had I can relate to. My boys are still young so I’m hoping I will be told yes now is the time to get the hip sorted…

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:17:21 +0000

In reply to Terry. Honestly, I didn't believe everyone who told me my life would be changed after my replacement but it has. Being pain free is an absolute joy and knowing I can go anywhere and not fret about what the ground will be like and whether I'll be able to walk round is a game changer. I hope you get your op.

By: Terry

Terry — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 21:49:04 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I can tell you getting diagnosed sooner is no help because almost all doctors are wary of doing it before your mid 40s. I first had pain at 14, was diagnosed at 22, and here I am at 47 with no cartilage and severe disfigurement. I might actually get it done this year, and will be able to walk without pain and even run maybe? I can’t picture it, it’s been so much a part of my life.

By: Anna

Anna — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 07:13:44 +0000

In reply to Jackie. I'm sorry to hear you're suffering too. It really is hard when people just expect you to get up and carry on. I have now had my replacement and it has been life changing. I'm now training to be a teacher and am able to do things I really didn't think I'd be able to do pain fee. If you're in a position to, I'd suggest pushing to get surgery. Good luck.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 23:05:52 +0000

I wish you luck In your journey. And a speedy recovery when you do get your surgery. I resonate with your Story so much. I also am 40f and due to Unknown cause of a vascular necrosis to my left hip, which lead to severe osteoarthritis. It could also be related to undiagnosed hip dysplasia as well. Either way my life sounds very similar to yours with the limitations in the small kids and the unfortunate invisible changes we’ve had to make to accommodate that perhaps people don’t realize. Thank you for sharing. You and I are not alone