My Hip Replacement Has Ruined My Life

I was diagnosed with lupus at 23 years old. The career I had in business ended when I went on disability. Because of long term prednisone treatment, I have AVN in my hip, shoulder, and now my knees. Over the last 34 years, I have learned to not let lupus and my other illnesses steal my peace or my joy. I walk as much as I can, I read a lot and write, take care of my home, spend time with my husband and my cat. We love to travel and look forward to going somewhere in 2023. It took depression, surgeries, and having thyroid cancer this past June to make me realize that I cannot and will not let lupus control my life. Yes, there are days when I am down and don't do much of anything. On my good days I take full advantage and do as much as my body allows. I pace myself, take breaks between activities, and on hot days like today I do indoor walking with YouTube videos. The beauty of is that I can hit pause and rest a bit. I share this because I want you all to know that there is hope. Learn all you can about lupus, partner with your doctor in your care, and keep lupus awareness alive. I highly recommend The Lupus Encyclopedia by Dr. Donald Thomas. You can download for free or buy it online. Take good care everyone.

Thank you all for your responses and advices. I'm sorry to hear about those of you with the bad experiences. I think God because it Him who has helped me tremendously through all my tribulation and also I have an amazing support system and team of doctors.

Huge hugs!!!!!!!!!!! Your amazing!!!!!!

Hello 34 here, my AVN is steriod induced as well from a Liver Transplant 12 years ago. I had my left hip replaced last year it had totally collapsed, I need my right done but it isn't that bad. However in a month I will have my left shoulder replaced because it just advanced and started giving me excursating pain in January of this year after being silent for about 3 years. The only cure is to get them replaced so demand a replacement for a better quality of life. Since my hip replacement last year it is so much better than before.

I’m so sorry. AVN is the worst!!! I have it is all 8 major joints and a lot of other places too mine was Steroid induced from what they put me on from the Crohn’s disease. Lost two years to a wheelchair when the hips started dying. Got out of the chair and have not had replacements yet (don’t want them)Look into cannabis CBD especially the CBD is what controls the inflammation and that is one of the main problems with AVN. Best of luck!!