Bursitis & Fibromyalgia

[maelyn]

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?

[KC_Oma]

I have NOT been diagnosed by a Rheumatologist with RA (as testing came back negative for it) but with Chronic Inflammation to include Bursitis in my hips that have been going on now for over a year; progressively getting worse each month.  I have had cortisone shots in my hips that only last about 3-weeks and then the pain comes back.  I was told that I could not have any more cortisone shots as only 3 are recommended a year and I had 3 in a 4 month duration; however when I get the shot in my hips ALL OF MY PAIN GOES AWAY to include my arms, neck, back, hips, and groin pain. I have found that sitting for long periods of time flare up my symptoms and by having a standing desk at work, it has helped me cope at work.  I go to the chiropractor for physical therapy on my neck and lower back areas with the tense unit and ice, then my chiropractor works on my neck and back which helps me. When I have bad mornings of stiffness I either take a very hot bath or shower and do rotating motions with my arms and neck which helps.  My Rheumatologist put me on a drug called Plaquenil 2x a day which I have been taking for only a month and I have found NO RELIEF yet; Dr says it can take up to 3-months to obtain relief from this drug.  I just wanted to give my two-cents worth of information.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed as my co-workers think I seriously am making up my pain most of the time and don't understand at all.

[angelarpen]

I visited my first rheumatologist who is also a sleep therapist, and he just wanted to sell me a CPAP with an out of pocket cost of $500.  The next step was his own therapy which Aetna teacher insurance also didn't cover. At 43, I'm not sure where to go from here. Summer vacation ends in 3 weeks, but I'm taking my first caribbean cruise in a week and a half, but can't walk down a hill or long strides right now. I'm doing cold packs, pain meds, ibuprofin and rest. I am determined to enjoy myself on this trip. Ideas?

[bonnie6754]

What saved me and FINALLY got my strength back was aqua therapy.  Land therapy made the bursitis worse....but a pool at 85° +  saved me from having no strength at all.  Just a suggestion. ..can't hurt.
good luck to all!

[Luvmygkids]

Bursitis is not an inflamation of a joint - it's the inflamation of the Bursae which are in most joints, but it is not the inflamation of the joint

[truredhead]

I too have so much hand pain, It is a new symptom this year! My Fibro has been rough this season and the worse one since I was dx 7yrs ago. I have the osteoarthritis, degenerative disc, and also bursitis, worse in right hip. My fibro came along with the hep c diagnosis they found when looking around for what was going on and found all this good stuff. I had a MRI and I was getting cortisone shots in hip at first. I too am afraid that it can ruin the joint in time so I haven't done that this year. So yes just like all of us, it can get darn rough at times. My hand pain is debilitating and my body is so stiff in the mornings. I have not tried the Osteo Bi Flex, I was thinking it takes so long to take effect and then sometimes it does not work so I have not got it to even try. It is good to hear from everyone and see I am not a whiner, this stuff is tough..... on all of us!

[Boston83]

Does anyone here get severe head pain on a dailey basis? and dizzy?

[cjback49]

Yes and yes. I'm at my wit's end...…