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@msvjv, The timing of your first discussion post is perfect! I am scheduled with orthopedist tomorrow. PCP has been following me with my hip pain, and decided that I could benefit from a cortisone injection. I don't know if I will need a new x-ray, and I don't even know if the ortho will give the shot tomorrow or will want more information. So, my fingers are crossed for a good resolution for me, and for you.
@celia16, @thisoldewe - I really appreciate the experience that you shared. My appointment is in the same clinic after my 4 month wrist fracture check with the NP in the hand dept.
I hope to have good news to share tomorrow.
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Hi. Do you already know you need a hip replacement? My ortho wants me to have the injection as a way of diagnosing the need for a hip replacement. If my pain goes away he says it’s my hip causing the pain and I’ll likely need a replacement.
My question is: what if my pain is caused from the arthritis in my back or from bursitis. If I understand it correctly, the injection would also relieve pain from those sources so how would he know if it was the hip, the back arthritis or the bursitis causing the pain!
Let me know how it goes tomorrow, especially how the injection goes if you get one. And thank you so much for reaching out.