Hip replacement? Cortisone shots?
Back in January and February I fell on the ice - hard - and I jammed my hip. The trauma cut off the blood supply to the femoral head and I have avascular necrosis. The femoral head is disintegrating. I have to have a hip replacement, no ifs ands or buts.
This morning I got a cortisone shot in my hip. I cannot believe I immediately feel so much better. I'll get the hip replacement this fall. When the cortisone wears off I'll be miserable again.
Has anyone gone through this and can anybody tell me how long the relief from the shot lasts?
Thanks in advance.
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One in my knee. Eventually had to have both knees replaced. The Cortizone help to little for a while. And I had tendinitis in my foot and the Cortizone seems to cure that entirely. Now I am having terrible problems with my right shoulder. I really don’t want surgery right now. Seems like once you get one thing fixed and another thing breaks down. Good luck we’re thinking about you
I too had Avascular necrosis that killed the femoral head of my right hip, mine was a side effect of being on high dose prednisone. Unfortunately I had to wait a year to get the surgery done because of other complications.
As soon as I woke up from the surgery in last July I could tell that horrible horrible grinding pain was gone. I actually cried tears of joy
Recovery from the surgery was no walk in the park but it didnt take nearly as long as I thought it would.
Fingers crossed for you. 
Hope it does not freak you out but this is what it looks like when all done. Basically replacing an organic ball and socket joint with a mechanical metal one... The rod looking thing goes down to "good" bone and the bad stuff is removed..
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https://tcortho.com/is-the-anterior-approach-total-hip-replacement-better/
Went home less than 24 hours after surgery, was able to even climb a few stairs with the physical therapist before release. Used a walker at home only one or two days, at the doctors suggestion, but really did not need it. I'd say I had very brief post surgical pain for about 4 days. I was so happy the pain was gone, mad at myself for putting off the surgery due to fear.
Cortisone did not relieve my pain more than 50%, and lasted about 3-4 months. Try to get your house in order before surgery and stocked up with easy heat & eat foods. I had a cleaning person come in 2x a week to help with vacuuming, changing bed linens and heavier chores; she was well worth the cost and it made me much more comfortable. Hope all goes well for you 
I forgot to do before my procedure was make room in my bathroom to place my walker in front of the toilet. That really helps take the strain off your hip if you have something close, so you can use your arms in pulling your body up. Stupid me had my cats litter box in the John and didn't plan ahead.
I borrowed my daughters stationery bike and started on that after a week or so. I was on my regular bike outdoors after my surgeon said it was ok, like around 6 weeks postop. I took it slow and on level paths for a few months. I feel for you describing your radiating pain. My hip got so bad it threw off my spine alignment and I had sciatica so bad it made me cry. Chronic pain is so disabling, and thinking back now, I didn't realize at the time how depressed I had become. I was stubborn and put off my surgery for 8 months to finish a project at work. I would never be so foolish again. Wishing you a pain free, healthy future
as much as possible before surgery, but it was so difficult due to the pain. After surgery was much easier and enjoyable. I cried on my first bike ride 6 weeks post-op 😊
It was so great to be without pain walking after surgery. You will feel like you were born again, it's a difficult feeling to describe!
I had to get mobile quickly after surgery, too. I'm sole caretaker for my disabled husband. Thank God we did well with no complications. I have a feeling you will do great, too. You're fully prepared and doing all the right preparations. Healing hugs to you!