July 20, 2018 - Hip pain update

I started taking 800mg of ibuprofen (always with food) every eight hours about two weeks ago. My hip feels so much better! Within a week I was able to walk without a limp, I no longer have swelling, I am able to sit and drive for hours without feeling uncomfortable. We landed a job that starts on the 30th and I'll have health insurance the first day. There's a sports physical therapist in the town we will be living in. The ibuprofen helped bring the swelling and pain under control so I am not worried about working 12hr shifts walking around the ER. I am optimistic that, with 12 weeks of physical therapy, I'll be able to heal and get back to long-distance hiking next year (maybe even skiing this winter?) without surgery. Fingers are crossed!

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