Does anyone have gluteal tendinopathy? Any successful treatments?

Posted by bunstuffer @bunstuffer, Mar 11 5:20pm

I have gluteal tendinopathy and am getting to the point that I can hardly walk. I've been to 8 doctors and had injections of several kinds to no benefit. I've been to physical therapy at least 10 times with very little benefit (I must have done 10,000 "clam shells" and "bridges").
The only thing that helps some and gives me a few hours of reduced pain is hydrocodone. I don't know if there's any point in pursuing more treatment.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 11 5:59pm

@dlydailyhope and others have mentioned gluteal tendinopathy in other discussions. Here's a search link that lists the comments made by others who may have some suggestions for you - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/comments/?search=gluteal%20tendinopathy.

Here's some research and treatment recommendations if you haven't already seen it.

-- Treatment of Gluteal Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Stage-Adjusted Treatment Recommendation
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34377713/

dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | Mar 11 7:17pm

@bunstuffer
Have you talked with your orthopedic specialist about debridement surgery? My bilateral gluteal tendinopathy and bilateral hamstring tears are not getting better on their own and pt is painful (I’m 55 and have no idea how I got this). It is hard for me to go up stairs, stand up from a seated position, lift legs to put pants and socks on, etc. and wonder if I may need surgery to help repair the tears/attachments for new healing. Certain movement really can be uncomfortable/painful and I don’t feel stable when I walk.

bunstuffer | @bunstuffer | Mar 12 9:46am

I've been to 4 orthopedic specialists one at a large university hospital/clinic. The last one locally told me he couldn't help me because my problems were all soft tissue and not bones and joints. He did do several injections none of which helped much. I've been bothered by this issue for at least 40 years and it has gotten gradually worse. It started from a fall I had while in the Army. The VA recognizes that I have an injury but rated me 0% disability. After all, I was a WAC so how would I get hurt that bad? I went to the pain clinic at the VA and they told me that they couldn't help me because I had nerve pain. They offered hydrocodone or tramadol. I try to keep moving because if I don't I won't be able to. I'm also caregiver for my husband who has aFib and other heart issues. Guess I just keep on doing what I'm doing. I WILL go back to the orthopedic guy and ask about surgery. Thanks.

bunstuffer | @bunstuffer | Apr 5 12:42pm

I found a couple of board certified rehabilitation specialists in the area who treat gluteal tendinopathy. It never entered my mind that a rehab specialist might treat this. I'm going to make an appointment with one of them for an evaluation.