Hip bursitis.

[Millymollypandy]

Anyone had this?
Went to GP after months of hip pain , just one hip. GP told me to take ibuprofen so I paid for a private scan thinking maybe the joint was worn out.
Scan showed bursitis which I’d never heard of so googled. I went back to GP who wasn’t happy I’d had a private scan , she told me there was no NHS treatment available and I’d have to look at private treatment.
I can see two options online, a steroid ( cortisone?) injection or shockwave therapy.
Does anyone have any experience of these or indeed any treatment that would stop the pain ? Thanks in advance for any advice.

Hi there,

I had this after a really horrible car accident. I was given Naproxen which helped a lot and in time it went away.

My brilliant osteopath sorted mine. He uses acupuncture and deep tissue massage and gave me exercises

Private physio for me. 4 sessions and life long exercises prescribed. incredible progress.

I have greater trochanteric pain sydrome; I’m not sure if hip burstitis is different. I was given physio exercises to do. It’s worth exploring this option with the GP. All the best.

I have the same, Maxtryturn.
I dont think it is the same, but could be wrong.

Thank you so much for your replies. I hadn’t thought of speaking to a physio or osteopath. I’m surprised how something that looks so small on a scan can cause so much pain.

@lightand The pain is horrible isn’t it!

I too have greater trochanteric pain syndrome (hip bursitis).
I saw a physio at my GP surgery who advised ibuprofen max daily dose for 2 weeks then half daily dose for 2 week, combined with some exercises and an ice pack daily.
to be honest, there has been no change and I will be seeking further help

It is the same thing

I had it in my knees, was given some exercises to do and told to stop the gym and rest. It was bloody painful, I couldn't sit or walk without pain and using stairs was a complete no.

I had hip bursitis and was in agony, was told normal treatment is anti inflammatories like naproxen before injections etc are tried. I couldn't take the naproxen because of another condition so was just given 30/500 cocodamol for the pain, which made it manageable.

ETA I struggled sitting down, and found if I propped up the hip that hurt slightly then it was better - I took to sitting half on a lever arch file at work!

@Millymollypandy I find that when I have an episode , the best thing to do
is rest. It does ease. Do you find resting helpful when you have an attack?

Google Alison Grimaldi and the LEAP trial, which I believe to be evidence based progressive physio exercises for it. It’s what my physio gave to me and it has worked

Yes, I have had this and it's horrible - I sympathise. Long story, but I ended up seeing a musculoskeletal podiatrist who made me orthotics that I have to wear in my shoes every single day. He recommended a physio, who taught me loads of exercises, and the physio in turn recommended a good pilates teacher. You need to work to build up your abductor muscles (or at least I did). I see an osteopath too, as I also have back problems, and apparently it's all connected.

Resting lying down helps. Sitting seems to make it worse if the seat is low. I keep moving as I know I’ll seize up completely if I don’t but the pain is worse trying to walk up any slope however mild ; walking upstairs is awful.
The GP sounded as if she wanted me to sort it out and not bother her again so I don’t feel like I can go back again.

Yes I have had trocanteric bursitis (the hip), just one hip like you. My physio really sorted it out using shockwave treatment. About 3 mins of it and that pretty much sorted it out over the next day or two. I got it because I have uneven leg length, marked enough to cause something like that as I got older and lived in a hilly area so walked uphill a lot (which aggravates it). I didn't take any pain relief or have any injections, just the shockwave treatment did the trick.

I think I may be luckier than some.
The worst for me is not being able to sleep on my side.
I have it in both hips/thighs, which is not helping.
Physio though is helping. Even though I was too vigourous with an exercise, and went stiff, which is not good.

Op I have trochanteric pain syndrome. Had a steroid injection which worked for two days.....it does work for some people. I'm going to see my osteopath next week x good luck with your treatment x

goo gling it appears not to be. and the treatment is very different

Currently suffering with chronic bursitis although on my knee - I’ve been battling with the NHS for 2.5 years and finally had an MRI this week to check there’s nothing else going on (also have arthritis at the ripe age of 32!) but the plan is to drain the fluid as my knee is double the size of the other and in constant pain.
I was taking max dosage of naproxen also but had to stop due to pregnancy and breastfeeding.

I had it, was seeing a private physio for another issue who diagnosed it. We worked together for a couple of months and he sent me to the GP when it didn't work.
GP referred me straight to an orthopedic surgeon who saw me and did a steroid injection there and then. No further problems since.

I have this on both my hips and also found it helpful to prop up the hip slightly. I have had both injections and shock wave treatment. The main problem with the shock wave treatment for me was having to come off of diclofenac for a month before starting the treatment. I have osteoarthritis everywhere and the effect of no diclofenac massively outweighed the slight help that the shock wave treatment may have helped. Also the shock wave treatment is also not pain free, it is uncomfortable. I did it because the consultant thought it might help , it wasn't worth it for me but may help others.

You have my sympathy, it’s one of the worst pains ever. I used to weep getting up from a sitting position or in and out of cars. Awful.

In have had mine on and off for three years now. It goes away and then almost comes back overnight.

I’ve had physio, and one of the big bits of advice I was given is that weak glutes are often culprits to making pain worse and to clench/squeeze my glutes when walking on my “bad” hip/leg and it’s made a huge difference!

I had this GP referred me to physio who gave me exercises and did acupuncture both of which fixed it.

I've had it for nearly 10 years - a massage gun helps