Bursitis of hip

[bakingD]

Have had PMR for 3 years 3 months- on 2 mg Pred.4 weeks ago I twisted my hip getting off an electric bike- no pain at the time then over past 4 weeks had increased pain outer hip area and it’s been v debilitating- nearly went to A and E yesterday could hardly walk - today thankfully feeling a bit easier- could it be bursitis??if so guess it’ll heal on its own

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Possibly - and not necessarily!

I would be heading for A&E in the hope of getting an x-ray to be sure it isn't anything else. Negative results are sometimes as welcome as positive ones! Or your GP may be able to refer you to a walk-in x-ray, some hospitals have an on-demand service. for cases like this.

I assume you are being forced to rest and are you icing?

[bakingD in reply to PMRpro]

Saw GP and having X-ray thanks for advice

[SheffieldJane]

Ouch! I would have it X Rayed. Our age group can be so unforgiving of accidents. I imagine that your GP would refer you so you don’t have to sit about in A&E. The last thing you want is some form of arthritis to set in - even though your assessment may well be correct. Good luck!

[HamishPMR]

Try standing on the one leg. If it is not possible it is probably bursitis

[LIVEORDIEHEREIAM]

When I had a similar problem, I found out the hard way that struggling to walk with whatever it is leads to much more pain and swelling! Then I started using a cane and learned how to avoid most of that, at least so far!Wishing you have fast recovery!