Sore hip

[Cyclegirl54]

I’ve developed a really painful right buttock , hip and lower back. Haven’t done anything out the ordinary. Feeling right cheesed off and have a headache now! Sorry, having a moan and groan!

[Hidden]

If it's piriformis syndrome then a moan and a groan is standard. Is it a sharp tightening​ pain in your buttock radiating to hip and lower back? I had it for about 3 months in year 1. It's still tweaks if I try and walk uphill or if I stand in one position for too long.

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[Cyclegirl54 in reply to Hidden]

It’s a sharp pain more on the side of my hip but with sharp bursts in my gluteus!

[Hidden in reply to Cyclegirl54]

Could be bursitis. I am sure someone will help. 😫ouch

[ralinn in reply to Hidden]

Are piriformis issues normal for

PMR ?

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to ralinn]

Pretty common alongside PMR yes

[SheffieldJane]

You’re in the right place for moaning and groaning and getting a cuddle. Poopadoop has come up the word I was searching my empty shed of a head for - Piriformis. A skilled physio may well be able to re- balance you. Emphasis on skilled.

[Cyclegirl54 in reply to SheffieldJane]

A physio sounds like a good plan!

[HeronNS in reply to Cyclegirl54]

A lot of my hip pain turned out to be referred pain from the spine, so that's what my physiotherapist focuses on treating. I also find application of heat very helpful, as in lying on a hot water bottle when I go to bed. Seems to relax muscles which tend to tighten up in response to pain and simply make matters much worse.

[Baileyw06 in reply to SheffieldJane]

Yes, very important ,they need to go deep and into the right spot!

[Rose54]

If you press on buttock with your fingers does it feel tender .

You could try as much presure as you can excerpt on it relieves the tension

If you have Physio ball this works as well

[Cyclegirl54 in reply to Rose54]

Yes, pressing the buttock is painful as well as the side hip pain . Grrrr...

[christine2715]

I have had bursitis in the buttock area since I had PMR - I now take a memory foam cushion everywhere I go. I dont have your back pain - maybe you have something different. I have also had Lidicane patches for long journeys which do help - on NHS prescription.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Hi, as others have said could be a few things -

Piriformis syndrome,

Bursitis, or

Myofacial Pain Syndrome (referred pain).

You could look them all up on web, but they have similar symptoms, so probably calls for a GP appointment. Good luck with that!

[Cyclegirl54 in reply to DorsetLady]

I’ll be trying the surgery on Monday!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Cyclegirl54]

As I said - good luck with that! Try and catch up soon- bit manic at the moment - will contact!

[Cyclegirl54 in reply to DorsetLady]

Is it due to taking steroids?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Cyclegirl54]

Most people who complain about these things have PMR - so think it’s from that (you have that as well as GCA don’t you)? Although bursitis is sometimes from an injury which could be caused by side effects of steroids I suppose.

To be honest not certain.

[Cyclegirl54 in reply to DorsetLady]

Yes, have PMR as well as GCA. I think I’m being assailed from all angles! At least the sun is sort of shining! 🌸

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Cyclegirl54]

Yes it does feel like that at times. Think we’ve got a few nice days, so maybe some resting in the garden is due. 🌞🌼

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Cyclegirl54]

Been snowing here again , not down here, higher up ...

[Hidden]

Hi

I find my trusty hot water bottle helps plus I e just bought an electric blanket which is also helping. Please let us know how you get on. Love and hugs Lynne xxxx

[Cyclegirl54 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks . I’ve just refilled my hottie- you’re quite right, the heat has helped🌸

[Hidden in reply to Cyclegirl54]

Hi

Glad the heat has helped. A pregnancy pillow has been suggested as it is good for support. Love and hugs Lynne xxxx