Pain in hip

[Den73]

Saw GP today re my very sore hip.She agreed it could well be bursitis but said the fact I have already suffered a fracture due to the osteoporosis she would be more conformable to send me for an xray of the hip to rule out a fracture. And then offer the injection as a treatment, also thought physio may help, so all in all she was very thorough.

I have started the excercises suggested by the ladies on the forum and my hip is feeling a lot easier already, I seem to be able to put more weight on the leg, so thank you, will carry on. Will go for the xray early next week.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

hi,

If the exercises are helping then I doubt it’s a fracture… I think you’d be in extreme pain if it were… but always worth an X-ray just in case.

Been on a trip to Queenstown/Milford Sound last couple of days with daughter [as PMRpro explained living here in NZ], so catching up… hope hubby is improving and you getting the help you need for him. Good to hear you are feeling a bit better and in less pain.. that’s goes a long way when you are trying to cope with others health problems as well. 😊

[Den73 in reply to DorsetLady]

Yes definitely agree 2 weeks ago pain was really extreme, couldnt walk, and now so much better so yes dont think its a fracture think she just wants to make sure osteoporosis hasnt hot to the hip as well, I have had a hip replacement in the right hip.Thank you for your encouragement, bit tough now hubby normally very placid man, but has come out with impatience and anger moments difficult to deal with these changes, but have read these can improve with time but so good to know can talk about it to those that underdtand.

Good to hear too that you are enjoying time with your daughter enjoy. Xxx

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Den73]

Yes it is difficult when an health issue changes someone’s persona….for them and those around.. but as you say they do usually improve over time, and that’s all we can hope for really.

I’m on the final rundown….only 4 full days left..😟

[Den73 in reply to DorsetLady]

Make the most of your 4 days!!Any life change is difficult but this must be especially hard so trying to be very patient🙂

All new. Have a lovely time with your daughter xx

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Hallelujah for a well-informed GP! She may have a Brownie point or two ... And very pleased the pain is easing.

Sorry to hear his stroke has made him a bit stroppy - hopefully it is mainly due to frustration at being ill and dependent on you and others. Men do take it hard.

[Den73 in reply to PMRpro]

I agree didnt even have to ask for xray! 😆I can see its frustration with him, must be hard to take that one moment you can walk then you cant must be difficult to take in.

We will work through the difficult days and hope they are less than the good ones. Xx