September 13, 2004
Symptoms of Osteonecrosis-A\/N
In the early stages of avascular necrosis, patients may not have any symptoms. As the disease progresses, however, most patients experience joint pain--at first, only when putting weight on the affected joint, and then even when resting. Pain usually develops gradually and may be mild or severe. If avascular necrosis progresses and the bone and surrounding joint surface collapse, pain may develop or increase dramatically. Pain may be severe enough to limit the patient's range of motion in the affected joint. In some cases, particularly those involving the hip, disabling osteoarthritis may develop. The period of time between the first symptoms and loss of joint function is different for each patient, ranging from several months to more than a year.
That was per: http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/avascular_necrosis/#link_e
I started getting symptoms of pain in the groin area and my butt when I was at a progressed stage. That is one of the downfalls of high pain tolerances. I was so far gone before I knew it. My pain wasn't as progressed as I should been at that stage. My pain was minimal compared to the mean. After a while, if I would walk, I would limp. I started using the crutches to lessen the pain and to make sure that my hip did not collapse while I waited on the months long waiting list for my surgery. If it collapsed during the waiting period, I would not be able to proceed with this procedure. I tried all ways of life to help. Something helped because it did not collapse.
This disease could sneek up on you before you know it. All people are different with pain and with symptoms. Unfortunately I was at a progressed stage when I found out but I was fortunate enough to be able to do something other than a Total Hip Replacement. Nothing is guaranteed but I will try anything.
No symptoms or pain now,
Star
Posted by Star on September 13, 2004 08:12 PM