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Bursitis & Fibromyalgia
Since I've had Fibromyalgia, I have constant bursitis in my greater trocanter (hip bursa) as well as a constant inflammation of my SI joints.
I receive shots in my hips every few months, sometimes monthly. I do the exercises given to me by my DO, however, I have only short term relief from the shots. I apply ice. I still have the bursitis and it won't go away.
I never had any hip injuries prior or since to cause bursitis.
Does anyone else have recurrent bursitis with their Fibromyalgia?
I receive shots in my hips every few months, sometimes monthly. I do the exercises given to me by my DO, however, I have only short term relief from the shots. I apply ice. I still have the bursitis and it won't go away.
I never had any hip injuries prior or since to cause bursitis.
Does anyone else have recurrent bursitis with their Fibromyalgia?
Hi there,
I'm sorry that you are feeling so badly. My experience is that many specialists, like orthopedists, don't have experience or knowledge base to deal with FM. They tend to just focus on their area of expertise and may even misdiagnose you in their attempt to help you.
Have you seen a Rheumatologist? I think that a Rheumatologist is best equipped to diagnose and treat the various painful conditions that arise from the disease.
Hang in there buddy, your quality of life has got to get better. It will never be perfect again but it can get better. You just need to find the right doctor or treatment center.
Kelly
I'm sorry that you are feeling so badly. My experience is that many specialists, like orthopedists, don't have experience or knowledge base to deal with FM. They tend to just focus on their area of expertise and may even misdiagnose you in their attempt to help you.
Have you seen a Rheumatologist? I think that a Rheumatologist is best equipped to diagnose and treat the various painful conditions that arise from the disease.
Hang in there buddy, your quality of life has got to get better. It will never be perfect again but it can get better. You just need to find the right doctor or treatment center.
Kelly
Hi Jan,
I've been going down-hill since about the same time that you have. I think that the ellipticle is good because it is low impact and can still give you a good hard workout.
Don't give up on your exercise. It will slow the progression of the disease. We all have good days and bad days. Change is something that our bodies don't like. Maybe once you make the exercise and stretching a part of your routine, your body will do better with it. Don't think that I'm not in pain, because I am. Right now, I can hardly sit because my butt and hips hurt so badly. But, I have gone months where it has been down to a dull roar.
Also, I have started taking Creatine HCL twice a day on non-workout days and adding another dose right after workouts. I read that biopsies of the muscles of FM patients have low ATP, hence weakness and muscle pain. Body builders take Creatine HCL to increase their ATP. It has really helped me. Ask your rhumatologist about it. I'll be that he/she will endorse it. I think that it may be a little hard on your liver or kidneys. So, they may need to watch that or you may need to cycle off of it from time to time to give your organs a break.
I've also started adding Branch Chain Amino Acids to my diet. Body builders also use these to help their muscles recover quicker from work outs. I'm not sure if it's helping me or not but I'm sure it's not hurting. My doctors are OK with it.
Have you read Dr. Paul St. Amand's book called "What your doctor may NOT tell you about Fibromyalgia"? If not, I recommend it. His guifenisin protocol didn't help me but it was very educational. We have two different kinds of muscles in our bodies and FM only affects one. You can learn to exercise the muscles that are not affected by FM, stay in shape, and slow the progression of the disease.
Best of luck to you. If you have anything to share that has helped, you please let me know.
Kind regards,
Kelly
I've been going down-hill since about the same time that you have. I think that the ellipticle is good because it is low impact and can still give you a good hard workout.
Don't give up on your exercise. It will slow the progression of the disease. We all have good days and bad days. Change is something that our bodies don't like. Maybe once you make the exercise and stretching a part of your routine, your body will do better with it. Don't think that I'm not in pain, because I am. Right now, I can hardly sit because my butt and hips hurt so badly. But, I have gone months where it has been down to a dull roar.
Also, I have started taking Creatine HCL twice a day on non-workout days and adding another dose right after workouts. I read that biopsies of the muscles of FM patients have low ATP, hence weakness and muscle pain. Body builders take Creatine HCL to increase their ATP. It has really helped me. Ask your rhumatologist about it. I'll be that he/she will endorse it. I think that it may be a little hard on your liver or kidneys. So, they may need to watch that or you may need to cycle off of it from time to time to give your organs a break.
I've also started adding Branch Chain Amino Acids to my diet. Body builders also use these to help their muscles recover quicker from work outs. I'm not sure if it's helping me or not but I'm sure it's not hurting. My doctors are OK with it.
Have you read Dr. Paul St. Amand's book called "What your doctor may NOT tell you about Fibromyalgia"? If not, I recommend it. His guifenisin protocol didn't help me but it was very educational. We have two different kinds of muscles in our bodies and FM only affects one. You can learn to exercise the muscles that are not affected by FM, stay in shape, and slow the progression of the disease.
Best of luck to you. If you have anything to share that has helped, you please let me know.
Kind regards,
Kelly
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Where can I find Dr. Paul St. Amand's book called 'What your doctor may NOT tell you about Fibromyalgia?
Hi there, chronic pain is not very much fun is it =( I have it also and now especially because of all the abuse of pain meds in this country, doctors are being pressured to stop taking on pain patience and stop writting pain prescriptions. One thing I can suggest to you to try, no make that three things. You may already have tryied them I don't know but we will go over them anyway.
#1-ssri- the anti-depressants that are well tolerated by most people, they can also help with pain, especially all over pain. Lyrica is one of them, Ultram is another,
#2-This one is for nerve pain which fibro is, Neurontin or Gabapentin, its not a narcotic and is well tolerated by most.
#3-This one is excellent for two ways-excercise and water therapy. Swimming, ask your doctor before starting any new regimen.
Narcotics work the best but they are hard to get, dangerous to your health and life, and they stop working after awhile and that's when the potential for abuse starts in, I know because I have been there. Better to try other avenues first. We are in this for life, not until something heals. So I would also like to suggest you go to the top of the page and find the forums-find user groups inside forums and then Chronic Pain Couch, for people/fellow sufferers! And if you want to talk, anyone of us would be happy to help. Good Luck- Exercise is HUGE also! =) Good Luck!
#1-ssri- the anti-depressants that are well tolerated by most people, they can also help with pain, especially all over pain. Lyrica is one of them, Ultram is another,
#2-This one is for nerve pain which fibro is, Neurontin or Gabapentin, its not a narcotic and is well tolerated by most.
#3-This one is excellent for two ways-excercise and water therapy. Swimming, ask your doctor before starting any new regimen.
Narcotics work the best but they are hard to get, dangerous to your health and life, and they stop working after awhile and that's when the potential for abuse starts in, I know because I have been there. Better to try other avenues first. We are in this for life, not until something heals. So I would also like to suggest you go to the top of the page and find the forums-find user groups inside forums and then Chronic Pain Couch, for people/fellow sufferers! And if you want to talk, anyone of us would be happy to help. Good Luck- Exercise is HUGE also! =) Good Luck!
HELLO ALL! AS I READ THIS I'M IN THE SAME CHRONIC PAIN ALL OF YOU ARE DESCRIBING. THE BURSA ALL OVER MY HIPS :( JUST BY TOUCHING A LITTLE BIT OF MY HIPS IT HURTS, MY BUTTOCKS (BOTH SIDES) HURT ME I'VE BEEN IN PAIN SINCE 2010. FOR 2 YEARS NOW. I HAVE SPEND A LOT OF MONEY SEEING ORTHOPEDICS, Chiropractor and more.
I'm in a lot of pain. I had like 5 - 6 cortisone shots which didn't do nothing to me but increase more bills. I still went to the same doctor and he avoids me and wants me to do a "Bone scan" and told me to see another doctor. He doesn't need to do surgery on me so I think he rather's not have me as a patient.
I don't know what else to do with the HIPS! they kill me.... I sit down at work. I even sign up to a gym and go 2 -3 times a week at work or if not. I do Yoga and Pilates at home and try to stretch as much as I can. I don't know what else to do.
I have a pinched nerve on my back, my neck hurts, and my spine in the top as well.
:( I'm sad... and depress.... I have so much to offer in this world but the pain is killing me.
I'm a female and I'm 27 years old.
My email is ***@**** If anyone has any suggestions please email me. Thanks so much! I hope everyone feels better.
I'm in a lot of pain. I had like 5 - 6 cortisone shots which didn't do nothing to me but increase more bills. I still went to the same doctor and he avoids me and wants me to do a "Bone scan" and told me to see another doctor. He doesn't need to do surgery on me so I think he rather's not have me as a patient.
I don't know what else to do with the HIPS! they kill me.... I sit down at work. I even sign up to a gym and go 2 -3 times a week at work or if not. I do Yoga and Pilates at home and try to stretch as much as I can. I don't know what else to do.
I have a pinched nerve on my back, my neck hurts, and my spine in the top as well.
:( I'm sad... and depress.... I have so much to offer in this world but the pain is killing me.
I'm a female and I'm 27 years old.
My email is ***@**** If anyone has any suggestions please email me. Thanks so much! I hope everyone feels better.
I also have fibro and hip bursitis. Have had bursitis for over a year. Cortisone increased my pain. Will try physical therapy next.
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