Posted 8/9/2017 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
Bursitis where?
I have 'bursitis' in my hip...'bursitis' in my shoulder...'bursitis' in my elbow...
The reason I ask 'where'? is that depending on where mine is flaring up, different things help me.
When my hip is acting up, Aleve (naproxen sodium) helps. The hip usually flares up if I've been doing a lot of squatting...gardening/weeding, floor washing, playing with my granddaugher, etc. I also have to be careful not to wear flip flops too many days in a row or when I will be doing a lot of walking...shopping, baby stroller, etc.
When my shoulder is acting up, Motrin (ibuprophen) and heat helps. The shoulder usually flares up if I've been doing a lot over head...hanging curtains, hanging laundry, painting, window washing, etc.
When my elbow is acting up, Aleve again and heat. The elbow usually flares up if I've been doing a lot of weeding in the garden, raking, shoveling, carrying things, etc.
I've had injections into the hip joint. The last time the needle bent and the relief didn't last long. Lately, the pain has been coming in waves and is excruciating. I had an MRI and hope to get the results soon.
I got a cushion for the chair I sit on the most. It has a cutout for the tailbone and helps me maintain better spine alignment. I sleep with a pillow under my knee when laying on my side, to support the hip. I try to plan ahead of activities and take the med that works ahead of time so that I am not 'chasing the pain'.
I hope some of my experience may prove helpful to you. I'd suggest a second opinion, or even a third!