Hip Bursitis

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ikesother
ikesother Member Posts: 171
edited 3. Apr 2010, 12:20 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi everyone, hope everyones having a good day :wink: Well, as some of you know, I had a successful THR in August last year, been like a new woman, swimming 4 times a week, walking etc, best of all NO PAIN for the first time in 12 years, then BANG, pain back with a vengence last week; looking back, I think Ive been over doing it :roll: well it was my birthday, so went on an all day shopping spree, then been to Stratford for a few days, walking alot, but I ignored the pain and dosed up on painkillers, ( old habits die hard).

Im not taking any chances, off to the Docs tomorrow, but Ive read about the condition Bursitis, and it sounds like the symptoms that Im suffering with; just wondered if anyones had or is suffering with this condition, any advice welcome. Thanks jk

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  • scattered
    scattered Member Posts: 326
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hip bursitis is one of the most painful experiences I've ever had. The pain was sharp and burning, throbbing constantly all around the outside of my thigh, round into my bottom. I was put on 60mg of codeine and 1000mg of parcetamol every 6 hours to try and alleviate the pain. That amount of codeine, which would usually make someone feel 'high' or very sleepy just made me lucid for the first time in days.

    I found that heat and ice helped slightly, not moving helped and taking the pain meds at regular intervals. You have my sympathy: bursitis is one of the most painful things I've ever experienced. I hope it clears up quickly.
  • cherrybim
    cherrybim Member Posts: 334
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    I've got this nuisance of a thing in both hips. The steroid injections didn't help but that's not to say they wouldn't be useful in your case.

    I do hope your doc can help, I know what a misery it is.

    xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,427
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Jk

    I got it too in RT hip/bum :wink:

    had steriod jab a while back, but didnt work - and i was Sooo good rested and everything. :(

    Now my ex MIL had two jabs in each one a week or so backa dn I saw her this morning and she is GREAT!!!! so very happy!!! GP did hers so i might brave another go eh?

    What I will say is if it has only just come on I would do the ice heat etc and use a stick on that side as it can heal itself.

    Mine didnt as I (stupidly) thought it was referred back pain.

    Search this forums and you will find some old threads about it.

    Love

    Toni xx
  • gemmapetken
    gemmapetken Member Posts: 263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    hi
    i have this in my right hip

    bloody painfull all of the time, no rest from it even when ive had a steroid injection :?
    wat with this and my deformed hip the only option is a new hip for me!!!

    gx
  • jordansmum
    jordansmum Member Posts: 257
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    hi i have had right hip bursitus since august last year man is it painful , i have had two injections, physio and accupunture nothing has worked i now am walking with a stick and finaly get to see the orthopeadic specialist next week so i know what you are going through the gp put me on tramadol for the pain as well as parasetamol the trick is to keep on top of it don't stop taking the painkillers as the pain eases as it then comes back and you are back to square one .I hope you get some relief soon take care . jenny
  • happymegs
    happymegs Member Posts: 27
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi, I've had left hip bursa for a while now and I put it down to back pain too, went to docs, went to hospital, had injection last September.
    It worked for about two weeks and then back the pain came, it flares its ugly head every now and then, mostly when in bed I wake with pain on left side and feel quite miserable like this morning :( am waiting to see consultant at moment to see what next.
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi there.
    I can really sympathise with you having bursitis of the hip. I have been suffering with it for what seems like ages. Have you had injections yet? They do help for awhile.

    In despiration I asked my chiropractor if she could help me and she has after awhile. It was very very painful while she manipulated, but I am experiencing a bit of relief now. She told me to put cold packs on it and rub some arnica gel or balm into it. That has helped a lot.

    At one point last month I begged my Rheumy nurse to inject it again, but she said that I had had too many and she couldn't do it again because it wasn't working for long enough each time.

    I do hope you feel better soon. Just make sure you don't climb stairs with it or walk too far. and rest it if you can.

    Joy
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