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Joint Replacements? Results? Issues?

I had a hip replacement about two years ago after the arthroscopic surgery that was attempted failed. Based on the condition of my hip after years of PT it was agreed to be necessary. I am still struggling through recovery to full mobility. I've had foot drop and balance issues in the past but in the last few weeks it has worsened and the top of my thigh is numb. According to google this is from compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. My MS neurologist says this is a peripheral nerve so not a MS issue so have been pursuing my hip surgeon route instead. They did an EMG that came back "normal". really? I can't lift my foot off the ground and am numb. Anyone else work through joint replacement? anything specifically done or tried due to any MS complications? or is this just totally an orthopedic issue? I am also recently unemployed so am also questioning if this lines me up for any SSDI options as even though I do accounting I am not getting any offers when I stumble into an interview even though I am clearly qualified and have great experience for the jobs I am applying for. Thoughts?
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@itsmewithms , I'm not sure that I agree with your neuro. All nerves are connected to the brain, which is via the spinal cord. So, are some nerves not affected? My logic says not, but I'm a computer person not a medical type! The stress of your long term recovery must be playing on you. And this is probably affecting your MS. Add in your desire for work and this becomes very stressful. I always suggest that at job interviews, you propose an extended trial period. This would give you the opportunity to prove your worth, with no commitment from your potential employer if it doesn't work out. I can't comment on SSDI as I'm across "the pond", so hopefully one of you compatriots might help. 😉

@ItsMewithMS
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@Stumbler The Neuro's position is that MS is a disease of the Central nervous system so peripheral neves (such as femoral or the one that seems to be impacting me the most the "lateral femoral cutaneous nerve") shouldn't be directly impacted by MS as they aren't part of the central nervous system. I think he is set on proving this with the EMG his office is doing on Thursday. Of course he won't be happy with the tests done by a different neuro who doesn't specialize in MS...but when I complained months ago to him at our appointment he didn't offer to do them...just said they had to be hip replacement related so I took it up with that office. Now he is on a mission to prove what is going on isn't MS...and of course the hip surgeon office is saying "we didn't do it"...so at least they are both on a mission. Not sure that I want to reveal that I have MS in an interview. In the US I don't have to and they will actually be afraid to make any remark or formally even note that they have any concern about a possible disability or they will be in legal trouble. So they will just say they preferred another applicant. This will be the topic of conversation when I call a special office of the unemployment office tomorrow. I like the idea of offering them a trial period...but how would I even broach it...and if it doesn't work out do I become a claimant on their Disability Insurance? unemployment insurance? it is messy the way it works over here. So yes, there is stress, and also spousal pressure as he may walk through my office like 5 times a day saying "have a job yet?" not really grasping that the stress from that may result in my never being hired...