Hi BioBased

Welcome to the bursitis club.
Was told by my rheumatologist 3 weeks ago I had same in my right hip. I was offered a steroid injection but chose for now to try and work it out with physio exercise. I'm slightly more mobile than you at present but figure part of the reason it developed was because of an existing meniscal tear in my left knee (18 mths ago) - I think my right hip finally had enough of supporting weight my damaged knee couldn't and decided to protest. I'm also on a maintenance dose of hydrocortisone for auto-immune condition which helps with pain relief. Will keep the steroid shot in reserve for back-up if I deteriorate (also have OA) The rheumy also told me hip bursitis is fairly common - he sees about 10-11 new ones each week.

Cortisone is probably the right choice for you at the moment - it'll relieve pain sufficiently to help keep you mobile and also help with sleep. Hip bursitis is notorious for early morning wake-up calls. Did the doctor give you any indication of how long to expect the cortisone to be effective? I had a shot in my knee back when it happened and it lasted about 3 mths.

Sorry to hear your CRPS could be an on-going factor in affecting your hips. The doctor sounds like a good one (like my rheumy) - is he one you can hang on to or was it just an ED visit?

All the best for healing.