Bursitis and hip pain

My entire medical background comes from being the son of a RN, who spent MANY years, and was certified n several areas of, 'orthopedics'.

Were I you, I would look at soaking in a tub of hot water. Spa or jacuzzi would probably be even better, but I would guess the heat would ease things.

And ask you doctor about SalonPas©.

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P.S. Oh, yeah. Try a warm, dry climate. Tampa, FLA, Tempe, AZ instead. 😉

Thanks for replying - here is what Mayo Clinic has to say: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/meralgia-paresthetica/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355639 and https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bursitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353242.
My bursitis was treated with a combination of PT and steroid injection into the bursa. It still "speaks" to me occasionally, but doesn't affect my life.
Sue

Thank you once again, Sue.

I've bookmarked these sites. The more I read, the more it seems I have the meraligia situation moreso than bursitis. I hate to admit that I am likely not active enough for that type of wear.

And I have come to explaining anything without obvious cause as 'neuropathy', as I don't think ANYONE can really know what the damage in my neck is doing to my nerve retes. 'We' pretty much know the numbness and dysfunction in my hands is caused by it, but the Vagus nerve runs right through my area of 'disease', and I have issue believing it is not being affected in a variety of ways.

It took TWO YEARS of labs and images of pulmonary, cardio, and digestive systems to determine an esophageal stricture was the cause of my chest pains. The stricture has been repaired, but 6 months later the pain persists, seemingly as 'spasms' now, with other complications. Not being able to eat is another issue on its own.

In the meantime, I guess I just watch and count my steps.

Thank you, again.
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I’ve had the bursitis before and I googled exercises for it there were 3 of them to do every day and that got rid of mine but now I’ve developed pain again in that same hip Dr said it’s arthritis but I started doing the exercises again and it the pain goes goes away again now the other hip I had to have hip replacement on it that worked out good so probably eventually I’ll have to have replacement on this other hip too

Well, those darn hips can have both bursitis and arthritis. Keeping all the surrounding muscles and ligaments as strong and flexible as you can will often relieve pain for quite a while. Eventually, mine quit working and the hips were replaced. Diligent PT and continued exercise has kept my artificial hips pretty healthy for 10 years now, though bursitis often sneaks in.
Sue

jfsherley:

Could you please provide info on the exercises? Links, names, descriptions, something I (we) can look into?
Thanks

You have a long and complicated medical history. It might be a good idea to get a referral from your doc and have a PT design a program specifically for you, so you don't attempt exercises that might make things worse.
Sue

I had both hips replaced a year ago. Both have developed bursitis, which I have never had before. One is very very painful, especially at night, waking me up several times a night. Even a blanket on that hip can be painful. The pain is at the side of the hip, but also now rolls around to the back of the hip, where I am told there is another bursa. Walking steps sends shooting pain when the bone/orthotic presses into the side hip bursa. What have people found to be helpful? I have had a lot of PT and basically this has continued to become worse. Steroid shots are not the best for me as I have Osteonecrosis from steroid use and, of course, want to avoid steroids as a result. It seems like there maybe things I could be doing to ease the pain, especially at night. I am trying to understand if mattress toppers, chair cushions, things to avoid, etc have been helpful for anyone or any other suggestions. Appreciate any input.

As an aside…I need to have my knee(s) replaced and very hesitant to do this until I can resolve the hip issue. The hip issue was aggravated and intensified by a fall I had in May…causing more pain in the side of the hip and around to the back of the hip.

Have you tried ice, or alternating ice and heat, concentrating on the sorest points?
Also, since you have known necrosis, did you have any imaging after your fall to see what might have been damaged?
One thing I learned when I had bursitis in my hip was to avoid the sofa and soft chairs - seems counterintuitive, but a firm chair with firm contoured cushion actually helped the pain.
I wish you luck in getting through this.
Sue

Thanks for the response. I did have xrays taken after the fall and no damage to the hip was detected. I have tired ice/heat, but no lasting effect from from either…and also PT, but will be starting another round of PT. Was your bursitis due to a hip replacement? And long did it take until you felt some relief? Thnx