[dshobbies]

Hi Geoff and welcome to the forum,

I can't speak directly to your specifics, however, yes, the sitting for a long time and the hot bath could have 'caused' something, especially given that's when your reversal bagan. Ice is much better than heat or sometimes used in combination- heat for relaxing muscles and ice to reduce inflammation.

Also sounds like your hip pain could be coming from your back, which also began with your returning symptoms. I wouldn't wait to see your doctor again. See if you can get in sooner but we've heard of problems before with the UK health system????

Do not walk as much as possible in one long burst. If you feel up to it and it causes no additional pain, try walking several times a day in shorter walks. Sitting also sounds like your enemy. Exercises??? Don't know what you're doing but it sounds like you should slow it down. If your surgeon doesn't want physio, that should tell you to keep exercising to a minimum.

Good luck and please keep us posted, Dale