Ideas for inflammation in hip?

GraceB

Hi,

I've been diagnosed with inflammation deep in my right hip following x-rays, with some muscular issues there. (Have OA in all my other weight bearing joints with a TKR in the right knee, I'm 46). I have no idea what I've done to cause this.

I can't take prescription anti-inflamms as I'm allergic to them. GP increased my meds to 8x 50mg Tramadol daily and 8x 500mg Paracetamol daily but the pain in breaking through this massive dosage.

At the suggestion of my osteopath I tried herbal anti-inflamms (devils claw) but after 3 days these seem to have made things worse so I've now stopped those! Can you suggest anything else I can try please?

I'm due to see GP again 06.12.11 to discuss how I'm getting on and possibility of physio and a change of meds, but she wouldn't do the meds change yet as she said I'd be like a zombie and I'm working.

I'm icing the joint regularly and also using heat - and heat seems to be more effective.

This is starting to get me down so any ideas would be gratefully received.
Thanks.
Grace.

helpline_team

Hi Grace

Thanks for your posting.

I'm sorry to hear about the inflammation you are getting in your hip and the difficulties this is causing you.

Seeing a physio could be a good option, as they could help with treatment like massage and ultrasound.

For information on the different types of pain medication see our booklet on Coping with pain at
http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/PublicationsandResources/Listedbytype/Booklets/main_content/Copingwithpainbooklet2011.pdf and on Complimentary therapies at http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis_information/complementary_therapies.aspx.

As you mention heat and cold treatment can help. See our factsheet at http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/PublicationsandResources/Listedbytype/Factsheets/main_content/HomeTreatmentfactsheetJune11.pdf.

You are welcome to ring our helplines on 0808 800 4050 if you would like to have a chat about your current situation.


Regards

Nick
Helplines Team