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gluteal tendinopathy with tendon and muscle tears
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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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@pamglutemedius what a journey you’ve had as well.
Thank you for this follow up comment. I am currently on 2 pumps of Estrogel and 100mg of progesterone for HRT and I did ask my doctor if we could test hormone levels but she said we still just go off of symptoms. I had blood work done for routine tests ( blood , lipids, sugar, Iron, thyroid etc.) all normal but LDL cholesterol was .06 above normal and ferritin was a bit low ( I take supplements which I had been on a lower dose) switched back to the higher dose now.
It’s a little difficult to get proper midlife guidance here in Canada unless you pay for private healthcare.
I am basically doing my own research and making suggestions to my GP.
May I ask if you know what the lab test for cortisol is ? I would not be surprised if mine is high .
I am trying shockwave therapy this coming Monday and I also have a TENS unit that I was using earlier in my hip replacement recovery which I will take out and start using again. Thank you also Celebrex I may stop just because like you, it really doesn’t seem to be helping much and gabapentin just helps me sleep through the night which I also don’t love being so used to taking it.
I’m so sorry you’re no longer able to get the Tramadol and Oxycodone it’s so frustrating that we have to fight so hard to just have basic quality of life.
I will keep sharing my journey and I again appreciate your sharing, it’s so important for us to support each other.