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Originally Posted by daisymay
Hi everyone! I need a little help or advice. I have had an aching hip for around a month now. A couple of wks ago, the Rheumy gave me a cort shot, but it is steadily getting worse. Last night I was in tears. 
It feels better in the morning, but as soon as I move around throughout the day, it really hurts alot. The pain is mainly in the hip area, but seems to radiate around the area a little. I have Tramadol, which tends to constipate, and Darvocet, which makes me tired. 
Should I call the Rheumy and tell him about the pain? To me, it sounds like Bursitis/Tendonitis. Anyone have any ideas as to how long this pain in the HIP will last? I can't do anything or it aggravates it immensely. 
Thanks for any input!  I am so frustrated!!!! |
DM,
I think you should call the doctor. I had this on and off for awhile, and I figured out that it had to do with a contorted way I'd sit in my chair and sleep too. Sort of like an ostrich stretch, folding up the left leg. I babied it for a few months, and it eventually got better. It also got bad when I had a recumbant stationary bike and the motion on my hip made it worse. Can you pinpoint any movement that typically sets off the inflammation? That's what I did instead of going to the doctor. I wonder now if I'd had PT maybe if it might have improved faster?
Feel better soon Sweetie!
P.S. I see that you did call the doctor and you're waiting for a call back, I hope it doesn't take too long!