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gluteal tendinopathy with tendon and muscle tears
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@pamglutemedius
I’ve been dealing with gluteal tendinopathy for 5 years now. Same experience, PT, acupuncture, dry needling, chiropractor, massage, 4 cortisone shots, Durolane injection. Then finally a hip replacement in February. Now my hip is trying to heal and my tendinopathy has become bilateral and into the hamstrings. I am convinced that it is menopause ( hormone ) related as mine started right at that time. The sad thing is, like you nobody knows how to treat me and I’ve been tossed around from doctors, PT, 3 surgeons, 2 physiatrists it makes me feel like this is it. I will never be active and pain free again. I’m 53 , I still work. Sitting is torture , standing is torture. It’s so deflating. I’m going to be talking to a clinic tomorrow about shock therapy in hopes I can get back to the office … thank you for your post
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@hjabs I'm so sorry. Have you seen a women's midlife health specialist? Some women have told me that some muscle difficulties are due to hormone imbalances...or endocrinology for low thyroid. Or cortisol levels. Any of these could be aggravating. I'm trying to think outside the box, and 2 things that showed up for me and other women are I've been on HRT since age 44 due to a hysterectomy. My doctor also added Topamax and progesterone for pain to help me sleep at night. Celebrex and gabapentin were no-gos for me on pain. Someone asked if you have tried shockwave therapy...or ultrasound. I did acupuncture with electromagnetic stimulation by my local acupuncturist. The hospital acupuncture was very expensive and not covered by ins. 15 Tramadol and 2.5 mg of oxycodone also helped take the edge off, but I moved to a new state that does not allow these medications. I have been known to have 2 portable TENS units and multiple pads going at one time to help with pain on one side.
You have my deepest empathy and support.
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@hjabs I am sorry for all you have been going through. Please update us about shock therapy experience,