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@gussie

I had right hip replacement 5 years ago. I guess you can call it successful since the original pain is gone. However, I now also have bursitis in that hip. I have fifteen inside stairs in my house and it's very painful to walk up them. I have had injections in that bursa and sometimes it helps and other times it doesn't do a thing. I believe it will be one of my chronic conditions.

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Ow, I ffel your pain. I too have had bursitis in my surgically replaced hips, and my house also has 15 stairs to go up and down all the time.

My surgeon kindly did injections, which helped, but he also took the time to show me a series of stretches to permanently fix the problem (Tip: Once the pain is gone, keep doing them at least 3 times a week to maintain.)


Here is a slightly different set that you might like better:
https://www.gomberamd.com/blog/4-hip-bursitis-stretches-and-exercises-to-decrease-pain-14543.html
Yes, I know, it HURTS! I wasn't really a believer, but I completely trust this doctor, so I tried. At first, I would be in agony doing them, but after a few weeks things got better. Now, if I get lazy, that left one actus up again, and I get back to the stretches. But, you can fix it and keep it fixed by strengthening the surrounding muscles and keeping them strong.

Are you willing to give it a try? Not as quick or easy as an injection or a pill, but a way to help yourself.
Sue
PS Maybe get it injected again, and when you get a little relief do the exercises - or do them after a hot bath or shower?