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Gluteal tendinopathy - endless pain - losing my mind
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jun 5 11:13am | Replies (115)Comment receiving replies
I have been to 9 doctors including a large teaching hospital. I have had at least 24 injections over the last 4 years. Nothing. Couldn't even tell I had them except for the discomfort at the injection site. A week ago today I had a platelet rich plasma injection. No sign of any improvement. My doctor told me several months ago that I just needed to live with it. If I have to spend the rest of my life in pain I hope I don't live much longer. Hydrocodone doesn't even help much. I've been doing physical therapy for 5 years and I just keep getting worse. All my friends are out enjoying retirement going to concerts and on trips and cruises and I can barely get to the car to go to the grocery store. The social groups i was in volved with stopped inviting me (I was told straight out that it was because I can't keep up). Sorry for venting-just feeling sorry for myself.
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@bunstuffer
I understand completely. I am in so much pain. I can't go anywhere or do anything because of the pain in my right buttock. It hurts to sit . 2 weeks ago I feel and broke my femur . So now I can't walk for 8 weeks. I feel like I'm losing my mind. I hope you will get well. I pray that helps
Marlie
@bunstuffer here are a few ideas other than find a good pain doctor: try meditation, get outside & watch the birds, read: How to live well with chronic pain; listen to podcast bendybodies.com by Linda Bluestein Mayo Clinic trained doctor. Did you have an MRI done? Not knowing details I would get a second opinion on your hip. I feel sorry for myself, too. In May, our BIG coon hound ran into my leg and broke my femur. Now,? Laid up for weeks/months. Going to miss a big family wedding in July. I tend to cry and feel bad because I have already been through so much stuff. It’s ok to feel sorry for yourself. Hang in there and good luck?❤️🩹
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@bunstuffer wow, I have chronic lumbar pain from 3 lumbar surgeries, but you sound much worse than I am. Where is your pain? Have you tried going to a fee-based pain mgmt doctor? I'm thinking about that so I don't have to deal with insurance delays. Best of luck to you!