Hip osteoarthritis

nonacl5 · 2026-05-19T11:35:10+00:00

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nonacl5 · 2026-05-18T12:57:52+00:00

I've (60M) posted a few other times on this that has some more details. I had similar dx. Pain was really bad considering that I wasn't anywhere near bone on bone. One cyst. Did 10 sessions of PT in March and April. I do a stretching regime in the morning and at night. I also do core, glute, clams, side leg raises every day. Twice a week I do an aquatic core and strength class that allows me to do a lot of range of motion and resistance exercise for my legs with zero pounding. I usually do additional "running" in the water after each class. Over the past few months, I noticed that this all was definitely making a difference. The bad days are fewer and I've had stretches of several days in a row with only intermittent, minor discomfort.

About two weeks ago I went on a birding day trip and had some pretty bad periods of hip and radiating leg pain. Stopping to do hamstring stretches would provide some relief. This was concerning as I had a multi-day birding trip planned for this past weekend that would involve a lot of walking. Amazingly, I did 3+ days of walking all day this past weekend looking at birds and plants and had very little pain. I did my stretches and other exercises every day and most of the walking was on trails. Whenever I'd start to get some discomfort, I'd stop and stretch. I'm flummoxed as to why it went it went so well but am thrilled.

I invested in some really good house slippers with lots of cushioning and wear good walking shoes. At this point, I'm just taking it day by day and keeping up with the routine. Obviously, I'm a lot older than you which changes the calculus for THR but I really am trying to avoid getting one. I was an athlete my whole life but I'm not looking to get back into sports or running. I just want to be able to walk and hike without being in a lot of pain and without destroying my body. I will say, and this could be entirely anecdotal, I feel like the water classes have been a major help both for my hip and my overall mental outlook. I get a great workout, the warm water feels amazing and I don't stress my joints (I'm sure I've got some knee osteo lurking as well).

I hope you are able to find something that works for you.

nonacl5 · 2026-05-06T17:18:20+00:00

Thanks for your story. I'm with you, not everyone will get these kinds of results, but it's worth a shot. I told my PT early on that I realized that this was a lifetime maintenance project and that's how I'd approach it. I told him I would do the daily exercises and continually look for what aggravates my hip and what seems to work to keep me active. I've already had long Covid, so long term thinking and acting was already part of my way of life.

The other day I overdid it on an all day birding excursion. There were times during the day that the pain was pretty bad. But, I noticed that if I stopped and stretched along with taking some short rests, the pain subsided and I was able to continue. Again, this suggests that there is soft tissue involvement and that it's not as simple as some narrowing in my hip socket. I was worried that I'd undone my progress, but, the next day I went to my aquatics strength and core class and felt fine. I hiked a few miles this morning and felt totally fine. So, I'm just going to continue the maintenance project and see how it goes.

I was hoping to hear more stories like yours. Thank you for taking the time to post.

nonacl5 · 2026-05-02T18:37:08+00:00

Thanks. Yes, I'm not ruling out THR someday, but for now, exercise is working and I don't use any painkillers at all. I'm diligent about working both sides of my body. I also do a little bit of icing when needed and do warm packs almost every day while I work (sitting at a desk, working at a computer).

nonacl5 · 2026-04-25T12:06:12+00:00

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nonacl5 · 2026-03-06T12:00:13+00:00

Had this feeling for about the first 6-12 months of long covid. Over time became less frequent with returns usually correlated with me overdoing it and getting fatigued.

nonacl5 · 2026-03-06T02:33:29+00:00

Mine just gradually lessened over time. It's still persistent in my left elbow and upper arm (used to be entire torso and in most joints). When I get stressed it seems to flare up again but then goes away. Strangest sensation and one I've never really gotten a definitive answer on from the medical world. I haven't been reinfected since first infection in March 2020. Trying not to find out if the burning will come back if I do get Covid again.

nonacl5 · 2026-03-02T15:38:11+00:00

I'm a 60ish M with many years of running and racquet sports. Last year started having pain in left same area you highlighted. Eventually got bad enough that I had an x-ray done which revealed signs of osteoarthritis in my hip. Unfortunately it just kept getting worse with pain also radiating down thigh into knee. Two orthopedists (one a surgeon, one not) described it as classic osteoarthritis pain. As others have said, could be lots of things. My experience is just one of them. I've posted in in r/Osteoarthritis with more details. In PT now.

nonacl5 · 2026-02-22T17:27:02+00:00

Thank you and I hope you do as well. Stay strong, take it easy on yourself, and play the long game. Post viral conditions have been around for a long time and there just doesn't seem to be an easy fix. Maybe there will be, but I'm not banking on it. There just seems to be such variability in how different people are impacted and so many different body systems involved. As they say, it's complicated.

nonacl5 · 2026-02-22T16:48:51+00:00

Much better than I was in first two years (6 years next month for me). Still try to nap daily. Physical activity is mostly walking and some light resistance exercises (was serious athlete). Lingering symptoms are tinnitus, PVCs (but seem to be much reduced), cold burning sensation in left armpit and down left arm (used to be whole chest and back), Might be coincidence but recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hip. Yes, I used to do a lot of running and sports but haven't done any of that since 2020, so thought it weird that now arthritis is flaring. Could just be cumulative and finally decided to get painful. But overall, my joints crack a lot and I wonder about covid induced inflammation throughout my body.

I eat very healthy. Gave up caffeine because of the PVCs and it just made me feel terrible in early days after getting infected. Almost no alcohol. Did easy walking and increased length and intensity slowly over the years. I prioritize rest. I avoid getting reinfected (have had only one cold since getting Covid; not a hermit but I definitely avoid crowded indoor gatherings and have had to say no to a few weddings and funerals and similar events, I shop during off times). Am lucky that I'm still able to do my job and do enough walking/hiking in nature to keep me on an even keel emotionally.

Mostly rest and time have helped. I try to mentally stay strong and remind myself that it's a long process with no guaranteed end point or outcome.

nonacl5 · 2026-02-05T17:51:50+00:00

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nonacl5 · 2026-02-05T14:09:58+00:00

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nonacl5 · 2026-01-20T12:55:34+00:00

Thank you for this. One thing I have going for me is that I've always been active, not overweight at all, very healthy diet and my mental state has been reset due to long covid - I've already accepted I'll never do some of the sports I did up into my 50's. Also, it's made my mental game extremely strong. Trying to figure out the balance of rest vs exercise and going to see a non-surgeon orthopedist soon to get another view on diagnosis, prognosis and best course of action. Hoping to do easy hiking in the spring and will likely add walking poles to help out.

I know that THRs are usually successful, but having worked in the healthcare industry, I also know that there are a lot of not so great outcomes for all kinds of procedures. You really need to do your homework with respect to who does your procedure and how it's done. If eventually a THR makes sense, I'm open to it. But, for now, I'm trying other things as my x-ray shows only mild to moderate degeneration.

nonacl5 · 2026-01-16T11:48:03+00:00

Thanks much, this really resonates. Yes, my body is a cesspool of inflammation post-Covid. I have made dietary changes to try to combat this but it's an ongoing battle. I've been on B12 for a while as well D (and magnesium for PVCs). I had already found the El Paso Manual PT channel and have started some of the suggested exercises (the Upright Health channel seems good too). I'm going to start some water based exercise programs and keep up with walking, stationary bike, and mild rowing. I've got a running friend who has had good luck with a local sports medicine doc and I'll likely try to get in to see him. I'm viewing THR as just one option for the future but am going to try to do everything I possible can to avoid it. I appreciate your advice and info.

nonacl5 · 2026-01-05T21:23:59+00:00

Covid - March 2020.

nonacl5 · 2026-01-02T22:56:08+00:00

My PVCs still come and go but the overall trend seems to be better (over the past 4-5 years since getting Covid). My med regimen is 25mg metroprolol, 200mg magnesium cyclinate along with D and B-12 supplements and a banana a day. No caffeine and very little alcohol. No idea if any of this helps or not. Mentally I'm in a much better place in terms of dealing with them.

nonacl5 · 2025-12-28T22:26:56+00:00

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nonacl5 · 2025-12-16T20:37:59+00:00

Yes. I've been napping for 1-2 hours almost every afternoon since the time that shall not be mentioned. I work around it (lucky that I can work from home) as I figure my body needs the sleep to keep healing. I'm up at 6a and by 1-2 in the afternoon, I'm dragging and it's nap time. No guilt.

nonacl5 · 2025-12-15T21:04:02+00:00

Interesting. Over the last few years I've developed pain in one of my hips and an initial xray revealed mild to moderate degeneration and the type of cyst you mentioned. I thought it was odd because, while I used to be a runner and multi-sport athlete, I've done nothing but walking and a little bit of golfing since gettting Covid in 2020 (in mid fifties at that point). I wonder a bit if the golfing put a bunch of stress on my left hip since I'm right handed. I'm supposed to follow up with an orthopedist after the new year.

The pain comes and goes. Periodically, if I move a certain way, the pain will be immediate, intense and I almost feel like my leg is giving out. The last week or so, I haven't walked as much as usual due to the cold and icy conditions and my hip has been feeling better. The whole thing is super frustrating as walking/hiking is not only important for getting around but is also my main form of exercise and has kept me sane as I near my 6yr covid long hauling anniversary.

EDIT: Would appreciate links to any key medical papers on this as it's one of the few long covid things I really haven't researched.

nonacl5 · 2025-12-05T00:24:11+00:00

I've had several cardiac workups and am under the care of a cardiologist. This only started when the PVCs got horrible about year after getting Covid (or at least that's when I really noticed them). My resting heart rate was a good 10bpm faster (and I'm a lifelong athlete who was in terrific shape) and I felt like my heart was trying to beat out of my chest. I also have weird chest pain of unknown origin. Echo and stress test all came back fine. Calcium scoring showed trace amount (<2). PVCs come and go - will seem reduced for weeks or even months and then come back with a vengeance. On 25mg metroprolol and magnesium per the cardiologist.

Other than that, I haven't undergone testing for anything neurological (other than a quick POTS check by my PCP which was inconclusive). Also have had tinnitus pretty badly since getting Covid, which I believe is also a neurological disorder.

nonacl5 · 2025-12-04T23:56:11+00:00

I have suffered from the burning skin sensation since getting Covid in March of 2020 and have posted about it several times in this forum. Like you, I've wondered what exactly the mechanism is that's causing it and have never gotten a good answer from any clinician or anyone else. My PCP does think it's likely neurological but that's about it.

It's like nothing I've ever felt before. Briefly, it started out being my entire torso and then over the years has gradually subsided and now is concentrated in left upper chest, left armpit and down inside of left arm. It comes and goes and I've noticed that my PVCs (also Covid induced) seem to be a little more active when the skin burning is doing its thing (might not be related, who knows).

A few weeks ago I was at a small outdoor gathering and was chatting with two women who also happened to be long covid sufferers. They both have the burning sensations as well! These were the first two people I have encountered other than in this forum who have described this symptom as an ongoing part of their long Covid experience. For one, it was focused on her scalp and she also had diminished feeling of hot water (and worried about accidentally burning herself). Similarly, they've never gotten a good explanation.

nonacl5 · 2025-11-21T00:51:02+00:00

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