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?

[hawaii-2]

I just wanted to say, that I do not have anything to do with the Biofreeze co, other than I used the product and it's cold thearpy worked on my skin, muscles, tendons, etc.I found it on eBay and on Amazon.You can only get it online. It's not available in stores that I've ever found.

A few years ago, a pharmacist told me that it has natural menthol in it and at the time it was stronger than anything you could buy OTC.  Also for those of you interested, there is a large difference in how natural menthol and just menthol work. They work on different receptors in the skin. So not all products that say menthol are natural.They may be synthetic. Goggle natural menthol for a full explanation and the differences. This product uses cold therapy that makes your muscles (beneath your skin) feel cool to you, it does not give a hot feeling. On my skin, muscles, etc, with the 4% Biofreeze natural menthol roll on I use, it will last about 3 hrs, but if I put on a second application right after the 1st application dries, then it will last over 4 hours and many times the pain did not come back (in my arms) All these topical products work different, so if you've not had success with other topical treatments for muscle (etc) pain, I'd suggest you get a little sample of Biofreeze and try it.  Biofreeze does have it's own web site you can find it by goggling Biofreeze As I said I have no connection with the co....but I do know the pain many of you are in and I really think it could help you, as it did me...mind you..it doesn't work on my joins.I gather from reading, it does work on some people's joints, but not on my joints, but it does work great on my skin, muscles, tendons, etc Hope that helps a few of you.

[hawaii-2]

Today I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and hip bursitis and tendonnitus in my elbow area. I've had pain in my forearm muscles and joint near my eblow for a few months. It started on the left elbow area and then after about  month it suddenly quit hurting and being sure and started up in the right upper are and joint near my elbow. Yesterday when it suddenly started up in my thigh, I thought enough, get to the Dr. get this diagnosed, but I didn't expect to hear that I have Fibromyalgia and bursitis and tendentious. I can tell you that for the muscle pain in the forearm and upper arm, Biofreeze worked wonders. A few days ago I sent some of the Biofreeze to a friend who has carpel tunnel and some other things and she is trilled at how well it works for her. She said she had cut her pain meds in half. My Dr. told me to spray it illiberally on my hip and that would help and also to take to take Tylenol because Advil's (Ibuprofen can cause serious kidney problems), but I've also just read on another site that Tylenol can cause sever liver damage, so guess I'll stick with what the heath food store told me to take for pain....TART CHERRY JUICE (with nothing else added.Also, the bottle must say tart on the label). This site was my 1st stop in my reach to see what would help. If I find anything that looks like it has real potential, I'll be back and tell all of you.

[mypain6]

I just had my bursa sac removed in my hip on Wedneday and can already tell a difference.  Will have the right one removed in a few weeks....

Shots did not work for me....I wanted return every three days and that was not an option.

I was getting to where I could not walk...so painful...

Good Luck
Jennifer

[painprincess]

I too have Fibromyalgia and I have had recurring flare-ups of hip bursitis for the past 6 years. I also have had shoulder issues and I dont think there is enough Cortisone out there to stop the pain! :(

[franandpete]

This is my first time on this site.  I was just recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia last spring.  In the fall, I was at the gym (we all know how important exercise is), and I went on the elipticle trainer, thinking it would be much better than walking on the treadmill...wrong!!! (at least for me)  Both of my hips started hurting significantly.  I started with a new doctor last week to treat my fibromyalgia, and he immediately diagnosed my hip pain as bursitis.  He gave me a shot which had very little effect.  I am glad I found this site, because I didn't know what to think as far as bursitis and fibro.  I was assuming they were two different problems, but it looks like it's all related to the fibro.  Thanks for listening.

[facingit]

I've had fibro for many years and went undiagnosed until two years ago. Now it seems that every new pain or sign I get is somehow connected to it. I have hip bursitis right now and am suffering along with the rest of you. I'm also getting arthritis in my hands and have found that Osteo Bi-Flex helps with that. I've just ordered an ultrasound/infra red unit to try for further relief.

Good luck everyone with your fight against this painful affliction.