Advice on steroid injections - Should I be worried about gaining weight?

[Notenoughbluefood]

Hi all, Im new here!

Im not sure this is in the right place.

I have been suffering with hip pain since 2013 but only last year, after a misdiagnosis of OA, I got an actual diagnosis of iliopsoas tendinopathy, bursitis, femoroacetabular impingement in my left hip. In the right hip I have bursitis, labral tear, para-labral cyst and femoroacetabular impingement. The pain is currently worse in the left hip, it hurts at night when I am trying to sleep and when resting, I have been advised to sleep with a cushion between my legs and to not cross my legs when resting

I am concerned about getting the injection done for health reasons. I am not exactly slim and I am overweight but I do make sure I walk every day and I am aware that getting the injection done can cause weight gain. Last year alone I lost over 2 stone and I really do not want to gain it back. Both of my parents have had steroid injections, my mother put on a stone and a half after she had hers where as my father did not put any weight on.

Thank you

[CBDB Administrator Graduate Gold]

Hi NEBF, first of all Welcome to S&F!

I fear that it is probably fair to say that members of this forum might not have an answer for you as it sounds like a very particular issue. And I was looking into which HU community might have that lived experience and came up with Pain Concern.

So we are obviously thinking alike 🤣, as I see you posted there as well. So we’ll done for reaching out.👏

I am really hoping someone might have some answers for you, as it sounds like it is a real worry.

You probably know, but thought I’d mention anyway, that there is a sister walking forum on HU? It is called Active10, and also has a downloadable app. healthunlocked.com/active10...

Hope you find some reassurances and information from others on HU. I know health journeys sometimes require of us a lot of patience. Sending you best wishes. 🙏

[Notenoughbluefood in reply to CBDB]

CBDB,

Thank you for taking the time to reply, Its appreciated! I understand that I may not get my answers here but anything is worth a shot (no pun intended). I did do a search to find a community which is why I posted in more than one place.

Thank you for the link for the active10, that will be very helpful.