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hip problems - what to do / where to go

  • 14-02-2015 12:26pm
    #1
    gooner99
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    Hi. I have had some problems with my hip for the last four years where if I walked approx a mile I would get soreness and tightness.Once I stopped it would disappear within minutes, until next time and the same again.I had x-rays done at the time which showed moderate wear and tear. Doc made appointment with orthopedic surgeon in Donegal. Still waiting on that appointment, just get a letter every so often to see if I'm still in need of one!

    Anyway I'm now 42 and the situation has got a bit worse with soreness at different times, when cycling, even when resting.Went back to doc and he put me on anti inflammatory and has ordered fresh x-rays. We discussed going private to see about it. He said I'd be best to go to someone good when I'm paying and mentioned Cappagh.

    My mother in law had shoulder surgery in the Santry sports clinic and speaks highly of it.

    Can I ask you guys a few questions.

    1. Where am I best to go, Cappagh , Santry or..... ?

    2. What are the options with hip problems these days, replacement or are there alternatives?

    3. Are there any natural supplements that are known to help?

    4. I don't have medical insurance, it's well over 10 years since I pulled out of VHI. I guess I can't take out insurance now and be covered for this problem?

    5. If the answer to 4 is I won't be covered are there any other options for some sort of cover?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Some of the surgeons in santry also work in cappagh

    If you've no health insurance you'll have a five year wait for treatment for an existing condition if you take out a policy


  • #3
    gooner99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,051 ✭✭✭gooner99


    Thanks for the reply. Will talk to the doc about cappagh / santry.

    Guess I need an mri to see what the exact problem is.


  • #4
    easygoing1982
    Registered Users Posts: 343 ✭✭easygoing1982


    gooner99 wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply. Will talk to the doc about cappagh / santry.

    Guess I need an mri to see what the exact problem is.

    If your willing to go private maybe ask the doc to refer you to the likes of euromedic in Dundrum. Its €220 and my MRI was done 4 days after letter was sent and results back to GP 2 days later.


  • #5
    gooner99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,051 ✭✭✭gooner99


    easygoing1982 wrote: »
    If your willing to go private maybe ask the doc to refer you to the likes of euromedic in Dundrum. Its €220 and my MRI was done 4 days after letter was sent and results back to GP 2 days later.

    Thanks for the info. Yeah will need to go private.


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