Bursitis and hip pain

Was the replacement due to the bursitis? I don’t know what actually causes bursitis, other than inflammation of the bursa. Would that effect the hip itself?

My bursitis keeps returning too. The doctors at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville told me that this is not at all unusual and they give me injections for it.

My doctor also diagnosed Bursitis and recommended pain pills. I insisted on an x-ray and the radiologist found that I had "light to moderate" arthritis in both hips but mostly in my right hip where the pain was.

The pain was persistent...everyday when I got up from bed after about 20 minutes of standing the pain came back. I usually took a walk every day but that became impossible. I would walk for about 1/2 block and the pain was so intense I had to return home. I did NOT want to take the pain medication recommended by my doctor since the 4 pages of possible side effects were daunting....could be very lethal. I did not want to try "Stem Cell Therapy for Hip Arthritis" even though it sounded GREAT! The price was too high (between 5 and 6 thousand dollars) and there was no guarantee...also it is experimental so not covered by medical insurance.

So...I went on-line looking for a solution...and I found a web site pitching a medication called "ARTHROZENE". the company that makes it is: FISICO Inc. They are located in Westford, MA. According to their ad the ingredients of the medication will "lubricate the joint, help replace the joint padding that has worn away and eliminate the pain". They said that many customers experienced a reduction to total elimination of pain after only 5 DAYS! They recommended taking it for at least one month but said it was even better to continue taking it for 3 months. (One capsule per day first thing in the morning).

I ordered a 3 month supply and to my surprise, the pain was gone after 4-5 days. I am now well into my 2nd month of medication and the pain has never returned. I feel completely normal again. I plan to complete the 90 days then stop. Hopefully that will keep the pain away for an extended period of time. It will not cure arthritis....but this is for me the best approach to the problem.

I don't know if this medication will help others with hip pain...(or other types of joint pain) but I am pleased with it. Hopefully someday soon there will be a clinical trial of "Stem Cell Therapy for Hip Arthritis" and I would like to volunteer for that.

Bob Crisp

Hello, Just had BMAC procedure on right hip @ Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, was told this procedure is not usually successful for hips, and was required to pay out of pocket, BUT I am an optimist, so I want it to work for ME. Will post when I know more of the outcome, now is too soon to tell, Hip joint was Bone on Bone, yuk, so much pain.

@marthaellen , I know your post about your 2018 BMAC hip procedure was several years ago, but I was curious if you had an update... did it work for you? How is your hip today?

I just wanted to let you know that Martha has not been active here in several years, so may not see your post.
Here is a more current discussion about hip bursitis that may help you:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pain-in-buttock-outer-hip-and-hamstring/?pg=1#comment-1165003
Are you being treated for hip bursitis? What treatments have you already tried?

Thank you! I have a number of issues, bursitis, OA (subchondral cysts), FAI, IFI, labral tears. All that said, I feel like I'm on the brink of recovery after changing my diet, adding some supplements, and being very good about PT. I just received a BMAC injection yesterday in the hip and am hopeful it will work. I'd love to get back to running without having a hip replacement!

Hmmm...as a long-time runner, at 55 I had (per the ortho) "the hips of an 85 year old" with severe OA, bursitis, a deformed acetabular and other issues that no amount of PT could fix, so I had bilateral hip replacements. Fast-forward 18 years, with 3 revisions and numerous other joint and lung issues, and I must say I am glad I listened to him and did not start running again, or I would probably need new hips again. As I watch my 8 yo grandson run races, I would really love to join him but I think I'll stick to fitness walking and yoga and just cheer for him.

So my question to you is, can you find another sport to love so you can spare your body?