Any Suggestions On Relieving Bursitis Of The Hip?
Hi! I’m new to the diagnosis of PSA but now that I know what it is I think I’ve had it for a very long time and one of the first signs I ever had was bursitis. I actually had bursitis in my shoulder when I was just 18 years old, I am now 55. I’ve found some creams that help but in the end steroids seem to be my only rescue. I know that’s not good for the body to have them to often. I have had bursitis in my shoulder in October and now in my hip, I’ve had other steroids injections for my spine this year also. I’m not liking all these steroids going into my body, you’d think I would be extra strong by now 😉 (I know that’s not how they work). Any suggestions on what else I can try? I’m already on an anti-inflammatory and Rinvoq for the PSA.
For me stretching helps a lot - and some exercise and heat. Just look up "hip bursitis stretches" and you will find lots of info...just be gentle with it. My regime includes stretching daily and moving daily and it keeps it at bay - not a wonder cure but it helps. Of course all the other boring stuff light eating right - not eating a lot of inflammatory foods like sugar, etc. - also helps. I don't do the shots because of a family history of osteo - you are right, they really aren't good for you in the long term.
thanks! I’ve been doing some of the stretching and heating pad. I started a steroid pack just out of necessity. I’ll keep up the stretches.
Hi @MichelleNC, thanks for reaching out. I can hear your frustration. I am glad to see one of our community members has already responded to you. I am sending you over a couple article that I hope will help. We are here for you. Jill, team member
https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/clinical/what-is-bursitis
https://psoriatic-arthritis.com/living/nerve-pain-injectionsThank you so much!
When you say bursitis of the hip, are you talking about the outer part of your upper thigh that most people refer to as the hip? Or do you mean pain in the actual hip joint, which is located deep in your groin? The outer part of the hip, not the joint, is the greater trochanter, and there is a fluid filled sac (a bursa) that can become inflamed through a variety of circumstances. Then, there is also the iliopsoas bursa located in front of the hip joint, and that can also become inflamed. As a long distance runner I have experienced both throughout the years. NSAIDs never really helped, and prednisone was only effective short term, as doctors generally will only prescribe a burst or a taper, depending on severity. However, the best long term solution for me, as well as the numerous other runners I know who've been waylaid by these conditions, is physical therapy. And in my opinion, any doctor who would prescribe prednisone without a referral to physical therapy is just plain stupid.
