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!!!!

Hi DM,
I'm normally not big on calling my doc but in this case I definitely think you should. Intense pain that is not relieved by anything is something that needs to be addressed, imo.

It could be so many different things and maybe if they do some x-rays etc. they can find out what it is and start an effective treatment.

I hope you feel better soon. Jules

Hey DM I'm with Jules on this one. I hate buggin my docs but no one should have to be in that kind of pain, especially a princess such as yourself

I would call him and let him know how uncomfortable you are. He may have some suggestions or a different med.

Take care you!

I agree with the others - give your doctor a call. You pay him for his expertise.....make him use some of it for you!!

What she said. Plus what'samattawichu???? Call the doctor and tell him you want something else!

Thanks Jules, Beth, Kelly and Cin for you responses. I called the Rheumy's office and left a voicemail for his nurse. I do think he is at a satellite office today, but I could be wrong.

Does this sound like bursitis or tendonitis to anyone? I'm one of those fanatics that likes to self DX myself.

I am so angry that my body continues to betray me.

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!

Thats too bad about the kidney, as NSAIDs are good at reducing inflammation. You might also try topical creams (I like theragesic). Getting heat into the joint can reduce the swelling some also. One of the hallmarks of bursitis is if you can move a joint one way and it doesn't hurt and it hurts like the dickens to move it another way. That is usually a sign that the swollen bursa sac is pinching a nerve when the joint rotates a certain way. If it is just painful to move no matter what you do, then it may be something other than bursitis.

Have you heard from you doc yet????????

Have you tried a moist heating pad! When I am having pain and spasms in my hip and back the moist heat seems to settle it down a bit.

Hope you feel better soon

Hello Daisy May,
Have you tried Lidocaine patches yet? I've read about them, and they seem to be used often for this type of pain. I would also suggest a consult with a pain consultant if your Rheumatologist agrees. Often they are trained to treat pain much better than a specialist, as the specialist is trained to diagnose, and not necessarily treat chronic pain. I'm sorry you're hurting. That's the best I can offer.

All the best,

Chris