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Trochanteric Bursitis

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Marilyn1212
Marilyn1212

I am shortly due to have my third steriod injection within 12 months for this condition.  The first one worked for about 6 months but unfortunately the second one didn't, so my consultant is doing it again in two weeks time.  He seems a bit vague as to alternative treatments for this condition and has ruled out surgery claiming it has little effect.  I am not inclined to have steroid injections for the rest of my life and wondeer if anyone else has had alternative effective treatment?  I am a reasonably fit 63 year old, or at least I was before this condition set it and must admit to the pain getting me down at times.

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  • elitest
    elitest Marilyn1212

    Posted

    I have been to see a REALLY good Physiotherapist who has explained exactly whats going on and given me exercises which are actually beginning to work..soI am hoping to escape any more injections.
    • marilyn73435
      marilyn73435 elitest

      Posted

      thanks for the comment - I think having read more and more - it has to be the way forward.

      Thanks all the best 

    • clamb7777
      clamb7777 elitest

      Posted

      Can you share your excercises that are working, so that we can all benefit? Are you completely healed now? Thanks so much for sharing, you give us all hope for recovery.

       

  • lesley21458
    lesley21458 Marilyn1212

    Posted

    I can add to this one 2 years being treated for trochanteric bursitis to no effect so at last MRI done and results show tendonopathy of the hamstring at the site where it joins your bottom! well at least I've a diagnosis !  now the long haul to see if we can loosen the Gluts, all round the hip and bottom and break down the scare tissue, in the hamstring, so 2 years 7 months on and still in pain can't walk any great distance, loosing power on the side of the problems. Frustated annoyed and fed up  anyone else heard of this ?
    • marilyn73435
      marilyn73435 lesley21458

      Posted

      I know just how you feel Lesley. I feel cheated of the past 2-3 years. I'm no chick but I've "stuff " to do and I hate going on but....... It''s awful.

      I'm trying cycling but the challenge is getting my leg through coz everything is now so tight and as you say most likely  scared.

      My cycle shop here in Malvern - the lady there says she had the same but not for too long and it was cycling got her going again. I think exercise regeme first, cycling seond. All the best 

    • elitest
      elitest marilyn73435

      Posted

      my physio in Exeter so not ridiculously far for you but you would get a good one via Spire Bristol I would think ? x
  • elitest
    elitest Marilyn1212

    Posted

    If anyone wants the name of my Physio please message me x
  • VauxhallGirl
    VauxhallGirl Marilyn1212

    Posted

    I have been diagnosed with Trochantic Bursitis by my Doc yesterday. Pain on the outer thigh when walking - making my knee and foot hurt now because I am walking oddly. In some sitting positions (like driving) the pain goes down the outer leg and grips me round the knee like a vice. Sometimes the pain seems to include my buttock too.

    I walk dogs for a living, so have to keep going.

    Pain is getting me down now though.

    • kaye15566
      kaye15566 VauxhallGirl

      Posted

      Have you tried asking your dentist if you have dental malocclusion? Have physical therapies and specific exercises for bursitis, but also treat the source. I once was treated with a flat foot as the source, but is wasn't. My bursitis from muscles tensed was from dental malocclusion. My teeth are fine. My bite was not aligned. That simple thing gave me pain for years! Have yours checked. It's something new and being explored in the dental industry. Not all dentists are trained btw. So ask around.
    • kaye15566
      kaye15566

      Posted

      Btw, I was also diagnosed with trochanteric bursitis. Hips and jaws? I know! Not related!! But I am now pain free and so I'm spreading my blessings.
  • Soxy
    Soxy Marilyn1212

    Posted

    Hello Marilyn

    I sympathise with you so much as I have this horrible condition in my left hip .  I have had it since 2010 and have had four cortisone injections, the last one being 10 days ago.  It is a condition that just seems to keep coming back.  My cortisone shots have worked for me, although this last one is taking its time as I am still in pain.  I am your age and like you have always been fit until this happened.  I've done quite a lot of research on this and have. One to the conclusion that exercises (and a lot of them) are the only thing which can keep this at bay.  I have had physio, ultrasound, acupuncture etc, but have now come to the conclusion that an hours exercise a day is the way forward.  Once I am free from pain I intend to start this.  The exercises are ones which are recommended for this complaint.  Let me know what you think.

    • elitest
      elitest Soxy

      Posted

      Have you a regime of exercises you can share please ? Thanks x
    • Soxy
      Soxy elitest

      Posted

      Not got any exercises yet, as the physio/trainer will not start them until I am pain free.  When I get them I will share.
    • kaye15566
      kaye15566 Soxy

      Posted

      I'm almost like your case. Went to so many doctors andbhad steroid injections. After many years it is still my burden.. but I have found out that without curing the source, it would always come back. The source of why our muscles are stiff is because of balance. And to find balance, our body must be aligned. Apparently many of us have dental mallocclusion. If you've seen doctors of all types, try asking dentists about this too..Pls read my comment as I explain it deeper there. It's the latest one.
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