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.

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