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Attended pain clinic today . Have been offered injection for Bursitis .

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Met with Doctor today , he asked me what pain at present time is the worse for me ?

I explained to him the pain in my buttocks especially the right side , when I sit on a hard seat it’s excruciating it seems to go into my hip as well .

He examined me and knew exactly the place where it is coming from , did say some medical terms I should have wrote them down , my brain is fogged most of the time .

He offered me an injection done under x-Ray .

Has anyone else had this done please .

Im getting to be more nervous about procedures and the thought of a needle going in there I could not stand it it’s so painfull .

Thank you all again .

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I have had injections in my buttock for bursitis pain and the nurses were busy telling me it would be quite painful and not to be shocked - my rheumy and I both started laughing and explained to them that the bursitis pain itself was so awful, the pain of the injection was peanuts!

Most doctors will use a local anaesthetic to make the procedure more comfortable - don't worry about the pain, the relief after is usually so good you forget any pain at the time.

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Staffieblue in reply toPMRpro

Oh thanks for sharing your experience , think I’m just turning into a wuss , I know to have relief from this would be so good , thank you once again for your support and input always appreciated . 🌷🌷🌷

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diana1998 in reply toStaffieblue

I've had injections for bursitis in the past. No problem at all. 1st one worked, 2nd one didn't.

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Staffieblue in reply todiana1998

Ok , fingers crossed this helps for me , Doc did say there are no guarantees

Thanks for your advice diana1998

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Downtime

I’ve had a few which were fine. Not really that painful, I had a huge one directly into my hip joint which was interesting …. Even that was ok. Don’t worry

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Staffieblue in reply toDowntime

Thank you Down time it’s reassuring to hear that appreciate your reply .

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Pixix

yes..I had an injection for bursitis three weeks ago. I also had a depo medrone buttock injection about 10 weeks ago. Both were fine, but I realise there are people who fear injections…but if you find them easy, it’s hard to understand! The pain of injection is so tiny, it doesn’t last more than a few seconds! I’ve been suffering bursitis for six months…that’s the excruciating part! Try to look at it as something great to look forward to…and how lucky you are to get the treatment…because that’s really the facts of it!! I also had a guided injection in my hip carried out in operating theatre, & that was fine, too! You were lucky to get a pain clinic appointment, but perhaps you’d been waiting many months like the rest of us! Just trying to turn it all positive for you!!

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Suet3942 in reply toPixix

yes I’ve been waiting for 6 months now. Not holding my breath!

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Pixix in reply toSuet3942

You would run out of oxygen before your appointment!

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Suet3942 in reply toPixix

I reckon you’re right!

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Staffieblue

Yes I think I’ve been waiting about 2 yrs for this appointment , and this pain for a few years but it would come and go and was bad when I did nights .

It’s constant now .

Local Doctor said it was probably bursitis and to have a X-ray then covid happened .

Thank you for your advice it was just when he said under X-ray I know that means it’s not a simple injection

Thanks again for your positive reassurance Pixix

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I was a bit surprised at the x-ray bit, When they get that techincal it is usually ultrasound I thought - my rheumy does it the old-fashioned way: probes firmly until it elicits the loudest shriek. Never misses ...

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Staffieblue

Yes that’s why I was asking , you description has just made my buttocks clench , 🫣 and laugh .

Take care PMRpro 🌷🌷🌷

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Merryfield

My good girlfriend had shots in both hips for bursitis. It helped. I have had several shots in back for sciatica. Lifesavers.

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Staffieblue

Thank you Merryfield for your reply appreciated

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Janstr

Just a thought..

I met someone for whom good orthotics cured her hip bursitis. When I got it pre diagnosis, but when I did had PMR, I decided to try this for 3 months before having the injections. I think it was helping, but after a month I was diagnosed with GCA & PMR & put on 40 mg pred which dealt with it

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Staffieblue

Thanks for your thoughts , Janstr I did ask the Doctor why haven’t the steroids helped with this pain ?

He just shook his head 20 mg was my highest dose . My pain is worse in my buttocks .

My sons joking say you are literally a pain in the **** just trying to cheer me up I had to laugh .

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PMRproAmbassador in reply toStaffieblue

It IS a PITA!

Oral pred isn't very effective, it doesn't get to high enough a level in the inflamed area, steroid injections are local and more effective. Bursae, tendons and ligaments are all soft tissue but very dense and as a result don't have a massive blood supply which tends to be further reduced by the inflammation. Warmth will improve the blood flow so in chronic bursitis is worth a try.

It is a bit long-winded and I am NOT endorsing the product but the article about bursitis is actually pretty good at explaining what is going on:

aidmybursa.com/

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Staffieblue in reply toPMRpro

will have a look at it , thank you once againPMR pro you never fail in your knowledge that’s answered that question for me .

I did put my sons electric blanket on my bed last night , don’t usually like them it did help .

🌷🌷🌷

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Pass7

I had such bad pain I was getting nauseous. Rheumy took X-rays & gave me a shot for bursitis. After 2 weeks I went to an orthopedic. After their X-rays they said no to bursitis. My right hip is bone on bone! They bone injection did not work. Relieved some pain. Now I’m waiting fora hip replacement. I don’t want shots for 2 years that don’t work. I’m younger now to hopefully heal faster. I need to be able to Take care of my Lewy Body spouse. Good luck.

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Staffieblue

Yes that is how I’ve felt , I have felt nauseous it does feel bone knawing in my right hip and that is the worse side for the bursitis .

Let’s hope the X-ray may show up what’s going on

I wish you well, thanks again for your advice Pass7

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