Update on sore hip

[Cyclegirl54]

Saw the doctor this week who thinks my sore hip may be bursitis. Was sent for X-ray so awaiting results now.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Hi

Not sure that bursitis can be detected by X-ray. Think MRI or ultra sound is more effective as it’s soft tissue rather than skeletal problem. But at least it may rule out arthritis.

Let us know outcome please.

[Cyclegirl54 in reply to DorsetLady]

I think the X-ray was to rule out any joint problems. Hopefully not too long to wait for results! 😀

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Cyclegirl54]

Don’t hold your breath! At least 2 weeks if mine were anything to go by!

[Cyclegirl54 in reply to DorsetLady]

Yes, they told me that at DCH.

[Islandgirl50]

Mm, must get my sore hips checked , they are very painful and awaken me at night if I sleep on my side , I have arthritis , so I suspect that's what it is .I was diagnose 3 years ago with GCA and PMR have slowly reduced from 65 mg predict daily to 2.5, but upped it to 3 just to help me cope this last week .I also have successfully been able to tolerate methotrexate throughout this journey with no side effects to speak of . So cold here in southern Australia ( central Victoria ) just now , I find winter difficult , as I feel the cold terribly , so many layers I walk around a bit like a mechanical robot !!!

[Cyclegirl54 in reply to Islandgirl50]

We have sunshine and showers today!

[Artsister]

I told my dermatologist for two years that my hip hurt. She ignored me, and even said something similar “Oh it’s probably bursitis.” But she didn’t tell what to do about it. Finally several appointments later she said “oh get an X-ray.”

The X-ray came back saying possibly avascular neucrosis . I had never heard of that. I went to an orthopedic doctor, he said I don’t think it’s avascular neucrosis.

He told me to exercise. That wore the bone down completely, it was very painful then they told me it was avascular neucrosis and I neeeded a hip replacement.

Avascular neucrosis is the blood supply being shut down to the hip and the hip dies, caused by long term use of steroids. If it is diagnosed early enough and one stays off the hip (use of crutches etc. the blood supply can open up again). But by exercising I wore mine down even faster and I did end up with a hip replacement. I was very sad.

Hope you can get it checked out soon!

[Cyclegirl54 in reply to Artsister]

Conflicting advice- it’s a minefield! All the best !🌸

[Hidden in reply to Artsister]

I am going through that very thing right now. After much pain and many doctors appointments, crutches i am going to have to have hip replacementin July.

[Artsister in reply to Hidden]

☹️

[Cyclegirl54 in reply to Hidden]

Hope all goes well. Best wishes 🌸

[HeronNS in reply to Artsister]

Forgive my curiosity, but why would you ask a dermatologist about a hip problem? Or were you so healthy that's the only doctor you encountered?

Your subsequent diagnosis is difficult isn't it? On the other hand, I have not personally met anyone with a new hip who wasn't happy with it. Better days ahead!

[bunnymom]

I too am going thru hip diagnosis. First thought bursitis, then tried steroid shot for hip inpingement, that worked for two weeks. Back to Ortho next week probably for MRI. Next thought was labriel sp? tear. We will see. Glad it's not PMR and I am able to still reduce. Best wishes.

[Cyclegirl54 in reply to bunnymom]

Hope you get sorted soon 🌸

[Yellowbluebell in reply to bunnymom]

My xrays finally came through as "wear and tear!!" Doesn't resolve the problem nor does it tell me whether the pred is responsible or the fact I already had arthritis in my shoulders before pmr and now its appearing in other joints!!

[bunnymom in reply to Yellowbluebell]

What do you do with a diagnosis like that? Not helpful.

[HeronNS in reply to bunnymom]

Before my PMR diagnosis I thought I should be in line for a hip replacement. X-ray clear (one of the few places where there is no sign of OA in my body). Hip pain appears to be referred from the spine, and physio has definitely helped that.

[bunnymom in reply to HeronNS]

It is quite a detangling process isn't it? Glad you needed no surgery. I'm not excited about that prospect but would like to get to the end of something.

[Yellowbluebell]

As it is written in my notes I have arthritis and it was always a possibility that it was just progressing I did expect more of a response. I am assuming the wear and tear is actually arthritis but need to see a half decent gp to check, which will take about 3 weeks.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Yellowbluebell]

Interchangeable terms for OA effects but not bad enough to say it needs a hip op ...

[Yellowbluebell in reply to PMRpro]

Well that's a relief as one shoulder replacement is more than enough for now.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Yellowbluebell]

Well, PROBABLY not bad enough ...

[Yellowbluebell in reply to PMRpro]

Hence I am booking an appt just to make sure because I dont trust the receptionists or the dipstick gp we have in the practice. If I want one of the senior gp's I need to wait about 6 weeks for appt. Any other good gp prob 3 weeks or dipstick tomorrow!!