trochanteric bursitis
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Hi to all just update . 8 months post op TRHR was doing fine up until jan then started having pain on outer side of hip . Had ultrasound scan today now confirmed trochanteric bursitis seeing consultant in 2 weeks to decide if steroid injection required. Cannot get sound advice re exercise so am asking my hippie experts !! I have been doing walking and working out using my "wii fit" but am struggling as also work 4 days a week as a special care dental therapist. I am seeing a physio shortly but would welcome any advice .
Regards and Hi to all my old hippies Renee, mic sassy bees, carole to name but a few
Denise
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carole49258 Swindon60
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So sorry to hear that your recovery has been set back by this, especially as you were doing so well. Sea- kayaking if I remember correctly.
When I first started having problems with my hip my GP thought I had Trochanteric Bursitis and fancying himself as a bit of an expert on hips, he gave me a steroid injection.It obviously didn't work for me as I went on to be diagnosed with OA but I have heard it is very effective when a correct diagnosis has been made.
Hopefully it will work for you so you can get back on top form again.
I often think of you as we became hippies at the same time.
Sending you love and best wishes.
Carole
Swindon60 carole49258
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I just need to retire I think
Regards denise
AnnieK Swindon60
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Swindon60 AnnieK
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Regards Denise
renee01952 Swindon60
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So incredibly sorry to hear this - I have the same - started in old new hip and now in new new hip -
My surgeon didn't want to give me the injection (yet) because of increased risk of infection - I am not so keen on it myself as I have some sort of traumatic experience with steroid injection when I had tendinitus in elbow -
Rest ... and exercise (side leg raises, clam, bridge , balance on one leg at a time) all gentle I have been told -
I am seeing a physical therapist who is treating me with TENS machine and dry needling - dry needling is sticking acupuncture thin needles in tight muscle (superficially) to release the tension - according to her, trochanteric bursitis is a physical therapist's nightmare -
At the moment I am not doing all that great - feel as I have been set back quite a lot - because of the tension release and perhaps TENS treatment, I have to learn to walk all over again - having my Bride of Frankenstein's swagger back -
Sorry I can't be of more help, Denise - I am right in the middle of it -
big warm hug - we are just moving on and chilling darling -
renee
Swindon60 renee01952
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Many warm hugs to you Renee stay strong and positive as you always do . Let the hippies help heal you too (as you have sent many kind wishes and support to lots of us)
Love from Denise
renee01952 Swindon60
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Your job sounds physically challenging ... sitting, standing up and that hurts!!! I am sure that sometimes you have to lift or help patients to get up etc ....
Let me know what your OT/PT tells you -- I invite all tips and advice ...
angel blessing
renee
AnnieK renee01952
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I with you on being very leery of steroid or anesthetic injections. I don't see how that can "fix" the problem, but probably just masks the pain and then we overdo it and injure it more. Many people find temporary relief from an injection, and then the pain comes back. Multiple injections just can't be good for us. Plus, as you say, there is the infection factor for those of us with implants.
I respectfully question the exercising you are doing. If it IS small tears, or even if it is an inflamed bursa, how does exercising help those things to heal? Perhaps NOT doing the exercising for a month or so (or however long you think is best), and just walking as usual, would be better for your thighs, allowing the small tears to heal, rather than perhaps aggravating them. I am certainly not a medical professional, but I have done a lot of reading (and experiencing!) of this, and thought I'd put my ideas out there for you to consider.
If you have a limp, that is indicative of something wrong with a muscle, tendon or ligament, and would be a separate issue altogether. The greater trochanteric pain syndrome or trochanteric bursitis (whatever we choose to call it) does not include limping, just pain. It took me quite a while to get an official diagnosis for my nasty limp and significant hip/thigh pain. Actually, it only took me about 5 months. Many people go for years, or decades without a diagnosis or treatment. I don't know why this is so hard for the orthopedic profession. Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of all of the parts of the hip and thigh have been around for a LONG time. After all, it's not rocket science.🙄These professionals need to get cracking and properly diagnose and treat those of us who are suffering.
There, rant over! (for now) 😏
renee01952 AnnieK
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thank you - I think I am going to do that - Icing and rest and Advil for a couple of days - no exercises-
It is pain outside my thighs going down to knees - so both hips now, which makes it interesting to lie on side ....
Also walking has become weird as I feel unbalanced - like my torso is disconnected from hips - something like that - hence, the limp ..
AnnieK renee01952
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Is the unbalanced feeling/limp a new symptom and is your doctor aware of it? I am sure you are being very careful, as feelings like that can cause a person to have a fall. Not good!
Swindon60 renee01952
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Denise
renee01952 Swindon60
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I know I mentioned the pain in old new hip to physical therapist at least 3 months ago ...something ,more intense exercises. ..
what is wisdom at this point ?
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Rocketman_SG6UK Swindon60
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Hope you find an answer to your painful problem.
Graham - 🚀💃
Swindon60 Rocketman_SG6UK
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Regards Denise
Rocketman_SG6UK Swindon60
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Swindon60 Rocketman_SG6UK
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Hope all goes ok
Regards Denise