Guest guest Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Actually I recently had the same injection into my right hip, with the same results. (They often use a local anesthetic while they are in there anyway, and that offers fast relief, with the cortisone ..with luck..kicking in later.) Amazing pain relief and not really that uncomfortable . Mine was done in the pain management doctor's office, cold turkey, and not that bad. Especially considering the results! As you say, it's not a cure, but...it buys some time. judith In a message dated 5/31/2011 11:20:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ltcol@... writes: Dear All I have been a long time member of this group and, over the years, my mobility has steadily declined to the extent that I could not walk more than 20 metres without resting. About 12 months ago I finally decided to do something about it and assumed that I needed a new hip. On referral to the specialist she asked me to indicate where the pain was most intense. I put my hand on the cheek of my bottom and said " Here - in my hip. " The female doctor quickly responded " Your hip is at the front of your body. That, sir, is your buttock! " I had had a bad accident at the L3 area of my back when I was 15 (46 years ago) and the specialist was convinced that I had referred pain from that site. I had absolutely no faith in her judgement. She did mention a cortisone injection but I decided to " soldier on " . Anyway, the pain has become so bad that is has affected the whole quality of my life so last week I went back and asked for a referral for the cortisone. One of the reasons i was hesitating is that it is not a cure but just masks the pain and you cannot keep having injections forever. Yesterday I went to hospital for the procedure. As a naturally curious male I was very interested in the procedure as the surgeon used the image on the CT screen to manoeuvre the needle as close as possible to the joint and nerve. Then he injected some dye to watch and see if it dispersed around the joint. That didn't work as well as he wanted so he minutely adjusted the needle location. Then he injected the cortisone. Of c ourse head down I didn't get to see much! He warned me that it would take 7-10 days for me to notice any improvement. Well I woke up this morning and from a time yesterday when i classified my pain as 5/10 constantly, rising to 8/10 when walking I feel that I am now 1/10! Please note that I have recounted my story NOT to suggest that the cortisone treatment is an answer for others. I guess if there is a moral to my story it is to seek help early and to trust the judgement of the doctor. Aussie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I am sad to say I had 2 shots in hip and 7 in back the most each one lasted was a little over a week, guess it wasn't for me, I am glad to hear it helped others. ________________________________ From: " jarcher107@... " <jarcher107@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 11:27 PM Subject: Re: Cortisone treatment  Actually I recently had the same injection into my right hip, with the same results. (They often use a local anesthetic while they are in there anyway, and that offers fast relief, with the cortisone ..with luck..kicking in later.) Amazing pain relief and not really that uncomfortable . Mine was done in the pain management doctor's office, cold turkey, and not that bad. Especially considering the results! As you say, it's not a cure, but...it buys some time. judith In a message dated 5/31/2011 11:20:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ltcol@... writes: Dear All I have been a long time member of this group and, over the years, my mobility has steadily declined to the extent that I could not walk more than 20 metres without resting. About 12 months ago I finally decided to do something about it and assumed that I needed a new hip. On referral to the specialist she asked me to indicate where the pain was most intense. I put my hand on the cheek of my bottom and said " Here - in my hip. " The female doctor quickly responded " Your hip is at the front of your body. That, sir, is your buttock! " I had had a bad accident at the L3 area of my back when I was 15 (46 years ago) and the specialist was convinced that I had referred pain from that site. I had absolutely no faith in her judgement. She did mention a cortisone injection but I decided to " soldier on " . Anyway, the pain has become so bad that is has affected the whole quality of my life so last week I went back and asked for a referral for the cortisone. One of the reasons i was hesitating is that it is not a cure but just masks the pain and you cannot keep having injections forever. Yesterday I went to hospital for the procedure. As a naturally curious male I was very interested in the procedure as the surgeon used the image on the CT screen to manoeuvre the needle as close as possible to the joint and nerve. Then he injected some dye to watch and see if it dispersed around the joint. That didn't work as well as he wanted so he minutely adjusted the needle location. Then he injected the cortisone. Of c ourse head down I didn't get to see much! He warned me that it would take 7-10 days for me to notice any improvement. Well I woke up this morning and from a time yesterday when i classified my pain as 5/10 constantly, rising to 8/10 when walking I feel that I am now 1/10! Please note that I have recounted my story NOT to suggest that the cortisone treatment is an answer for others. I guess if there is a moral to my story it is to seek help early and to trust the judgement of the doctor. Aussie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 there i s something called piniformis syndrome where the piniformis muscle sort of " captures " a nerve. It's not all that uncomon, and it also can cause deep buttocks pain. judith In a message dated 6/1/2011 12:36:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bhort2000@... writes: Before I knew it was my hips that was bothering me, I would have leg pain on the outside of my right leg, and I would walk and drag the leg /limp for a day or two,,, thought what the heck,, that would happen three times a year, something like that.. but later on I had a knot feeling in my rear,,, it was a pain but not a really bad pain, but it was there,, more of an ache. Well later then my hip started hurting...got worse,,, knew it was my hip, but had to wait for medicare,,, well then I got the same type of knot in my butt on the left side and I knew it must be the same... well yes the left hip went also. with the pain in my rear I read all I could and there is a deep muscle in the buttocks that could cause this, but really that only happens once in a million or so.. but rear pain is an indication of bad hips at least that is what my experience has been. Barbara ________________________________ From: BARB <barbmch@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 9:55 AM Subject: Re: Cortisone treatment , I have always felt that primary doctors/family doctors should be informed where hip joint pain originates. Lots of people think they have hip troubles too and touch their buttocks to show where it hurts. Then they would not have to go to the hip specialist to find their problem is something totally different than hip. And those of us who have genuine hip joint pain in the front would know it was a hip problem. I went quite a few years with my early pain and had no idea it was my hip. BARB in Florida Cortisone treatment Dear All I have been a long time member of this group and, over the years, my mobility has steadily declined to the extent that I could not walk more than 20 metres without resting. About 12 months ago I finally decided to do something about it and assumed that I needed a new hip. On referral to the specialist she asked me to indicate where the pain was most intense. I put my hand on the cheek of my bottom and said " Here - in my hip. " The female doctor quickly responded " Your hip is at the front of your body. That, sir, is your buttock! " I had had a bad accident at the L3 area of my back when I was 15 (46 years ago) and the specialist was convinced that I had referred pain from that site. I had absolutely no faith in her judgement. She did mention a cortisone injection but I decided to " soldier on " . Anyway, the pain has become so bad that is has affected the whole quality of my life so last week I went back and asked for a referral for the cortisone. One of the reasons i was hesitating is that it is not a cure but just masks the pain and you cannot keep having injections forever. Yesterday I went to hospital for the procedure. As a naturally curious male I was very interested in the procedure as the surgeon used the image on the CT screen to manoeuvre the needle as close as possible to the joint and nerve. Then he injected some dye to watch and see if it dispersed around the joint. That didn't work as well as he wanted so he minutely adjusted the needle location. Then he injected the cortisone. Of course head down I didn't get to see much! He warned me that it would take 7-10 days for me to notice any improvement. Well I woke up this morning and from a time yesterday when i classified my pain as 5/10 constantly, rising to 8/10 when walking I feel that I am now 1/10! Please note that I have recounted my story NOT to suggest that the cortisone treatment is an answer for others. I guess if there is a moral to my story it is to seek help early and to trust the judgement of the doctor. Aussie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 , I have always felt that primary doctors/family doctors should be informed where hip joint pain originates. Lots of people think they have hip troubles too and touch their buttocks to show where it hurts. Then they would not have to go to the hip specialist to find their problem is something totally different than hip. And those of us who have genuine hip joint pain in the front would know it was a hip problem. I went quite a few years with my early pain and had no idea it was my hip. BARB in Florida Cortisone treatment Dear All I have been a long time member of this group and, over the years, my mobility has steadily declined to the extent that I could not walk more than 20 metres without resting. About 12 months ago I finally decided to do something about it and assumed that I needed a new hip. On referral to the specialist she asked me to indicate where the pain was most intense. I put my hand on the cheek of my bottom and said " Here - in my hip. " The female doctor quickly responded " Your hip is at the front of your body. That, sir, is your buttock! " I had had a bad accident at the L3 area of my back when I was 15 (46 years ago) and the specialist was convinced that I had referred pain from that site. I had absolutely no faith in her judgement. She did mention a cortisone injection but I decided to " soldier on " . Anyway, the pain has become so bad that is has affected the whole quality of my life so last week I went back and asked for a referral for the cortisone. One of the reasons i was hesitating is that it is not a cure but just masks the pain and you cannot keep having injections forever. Yesterday I went to hospital for the procedure. As a naturally curious male I was very interested in the procedure as the surgeon used the image on the CT screen to manoeuvre the needle as close as possible to the joint and nerve. Then he injected some dye to watch and see if it dispersed around the joint. That didn't work as well as he wanted so he minutely adjusted the needle location. Then he injected the cortisone. Of course head down I didn't get to see much! He warned me that it would take 7-10 days for me to notice any improvement. Well I woke up this morning and from a time yesterday when i classified my pain as 5/10 constantly, rising to 8/10 when walking I feel that I am now 1/10! Please note that I have recounted my story NOT to suggest that the cortisone treatment is an answer for others. I guess if there is a moral to my story it is to seek help early and to trust the judgement of the doctor. Aussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Before I knew it was my hips that was bothering me, I would have leg pain on the outside of my right leg, and I would walk and drag the leg /limp for a day or two,,, thought what the heck,, that would happen three times a year, something like that.. but later on I had a knot feeling in my rear,,, it was a pain but not a really bad pain, but it was there,, more of an ache.  Well later then my hip started hurting...got worse,,, knew it was my hip, but had to wait for medicare,,, well then I got the same type of knot in my butt on the left side and I knew it must be the same... well yes the left hip went also. with the pain in my rear I read all I could and there is a deep muscle in the buttocks that could cause this, but really that only happens once in a million or so.. but rear pain is an indication of bad hips  at least that is what  my experience has been. Barbara  ________________________________ From: BARB <barbmch@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 9:55 AM Subject: Re: Cortisone treatment  , I have always felt that primary doctors/family doctors should be informed where hip joint pain originates. Lots of people think they have hip troubles too and touch their buttocks to show where it hurts. Then they would not have to go to the hip specialist to find their problem is something totally different than hip. And those of us who have genuine hip joint pain in the front would know it was a hip problem. I went quite a few years with my early pain and had no idea it was my hip. BARB in Florida Cortisone treatment Dear All I have been a long time member of this group and, over the years, my mobility has steadily declined to the extent that I could not walk more than 20 metres without resting. About 12 months ago I finally decided to do something about it and assumed that I needed a new hip. On referral to the specialist she asked me to indicate where the pain was most intense. I put my hand on the cheek of my bottom and said " Here - in my hip. " The female doctor quickly responded " Your hip is at the front of your body. That, sir, is your buttock! " I had had a bad accident at the L3 area of my back when I was 15 (46 years ago) and the specialist was convinced that I had referred pain from that site. I had absolutely no faith in her judgement. She did mention a cortisone injection but I decided to " soldier on " . Anyway, the pain has become so bad that is has affected the whole quality of my life so last week I went back and asked for a referral for the cortisone. One of the reasons i was hesitating is that it is not a cure but just masks the pain and you cannot keep having injections forever. Yesterday I went to hospital for the procedure. As a naturally curious male I was very interested in the procedure as the surgeon used the image on the CT screen to manoeuvre the needle as close as possible to the joint and nerve. Then he injected some dye to watch and see if it dispersed around the joint. That didn't work as well as he wanted so he minutely adjusted the needle location. Then he injected the cortisone. Of course head down I didn't get to see much! He warned me that it would take 7-10 days for me to notice any improvement. Well I woke up this morning and from a time yesterday when i classified my pain as 5/10 constantly, rising to 8/10 when walking I feel that I am now 1/10! Please note that I have recounted my story NOT to suggest that the cortisone treatment is an answer for others. I guess if there is a moral to my story it is to seek help early and to trust the judgement of the doctor. Aussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Thanks for your story, . There certainly are situations where cortisone is needed. However, people need to be informed that cortisone will degenerate a joint very rapidly, so a person must be informed of the pros and cons of cortisone treatment, and all of the alternatives available, such as cold laser therapy. From: BARB <barbmch@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 10:55 AM Subject: Re: Cortisone treatment  , I have always felt that primary doctors/family doctors should be informed where hip joint pain originates. Lots of people think they have hip troubles too and touch their buttocks to show where it hurts. Then they would not have to go to the hip specialist to find their problem is something totally different than hip. And those of us who have genuine hip joint pain in the front would know it was a hip problem. I went quite a few years with my early pain and had no idea it was my hip. BARB in Florida Cortisone treatment Dear All I have been a long time member of this group and, over the years, my mobility has steadily declined to the extent that I could not walk more than 20 metres without resting. About 12 months ago I finally decided to do something about it and assumed that I needed a new hip. On referral to the specialist she asked me to indicate where the pain was most intense. I put my hand on the cheek of my bottom and said " Here - in my hip. " The female doctor quickly responded " Your hip is at the front of your body. That, sir, is your buttock! " I had had a bad accident at the L3 area of my back when I was 15 (46 years ago) and the specialist was convinced that I had referred pain from that site. I had absolutely no faith in her judgement. She did mention a cortisone injection but I decided to " soldier on " . Anyway, the pain has become so bad that is has affected the whole quality of my life so last week I went back and asked for a referral for the cortisone. One of the reasons i was hesitating is that it is not a cure but just masks the pain and you cannot keep having injections forever. Yesterday I went to hospital for the procedure. As a naturally curious male I was very interested in the procedure as the surgeon used the image on the CT screen to manoeuvre the needle as close as possible to the joint and nerve. Then he injected some dye to watch and see if it dispersed around the joint. That didn't work as well as he wanted so he minutely adjusted the needle location. Then he injected the cortisone. Of course head down I didn't get to see much! He warned me that it would take 7-10 days for me to notice any improvement. Well I woke up this morning and from a time yesterday when i classified my pain as 5/10 constantly, rising to 8/10 when walking I feel that I am now 1/10! Please note that I have recounted my story NOT to suggest that the cortisone treatment is an answer for others. I guess if there is a moral to my story it is to seek help early and to trust the judgement of the doctor. Aussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I felt really guilty when i did some net research and suggested that to my doctor Judith. But she was nice about it and explained that it wasn't problem! Aussie Joint Replacement From: jarcher107@... Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 15:01:58 -0400 Subject: Re: Cortisone treatment there i s something called piniformis syndrome where the piniformis muscle sort of " captures " a nerve. It's not all that uncomon, and it also can cause deep buttocks pain. judith In a message dated 6/1/2011 12:36:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bhort2000@... writes: Before I knew it was my hips that was bothering me, I would have leg pain on the outside of my right leg, and I would walk and drag the leg /limp for a day or two,,, thought what the heck,, that would happen three times a year, something like that.. but later on I had a knot feeling in my rear,,, it was a pain but not a really bad pain, but it was there,, more of an ache. Well later then my hip started hurting...got worse,,, knew it was my hip, but had to wait for medicare,,, well then I got the same type of knot in my butt on the left side and I knew it must be the same... well yes the left hip went also. with the pain in my rear I read all I could and there is a deep muscle in the buttocks that could cause this, but really that only happens once in a million or so.. but rear pain is an indication of bad hips at least that is what my experience has been. Barbara ________________________________ From: BARB <barbmch@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 9:55 AM Subject: Re: Cortisone treatment , I have always felt that primary doctors/family doctors should be informed where hip joint pain originates. Lots of people think they have hip troubles too and touch their buttocks to show where it hurts. Then they would not have to go to the hip specialist to find their problem is something totally different than hip. And those of us who have genuine hip joint pain in the front would know it was a hip problem. I went quite a few years with my early pain and had no idea it was my hip. BARB in Florida Cortisone treatment Dear All I have been a long time member of this group and, over the years, my mobility has steadily declined to the extent that I could not walk more than 20 metres without resting. About 12 months ago I finally decided to do something about it and assumed that I needed a new hip. On referral to the specialist she asked me to indicate where the pain was most intense. I put my hand on the cheek of my bottom and said " Here - in my hip. " The female doctor quickly responded " Your hip is at the front of your body. That, sir, is your buttock! " I had had a bad accident at the L3 area of my back when I was 15 (46 years ago) and the specialist was convinced that I had referred pain from that site. I had absolutely no faith in her judgement. She did mention a cortisone injection but I decided to " soldier on " . Anyway, the pain has become so bad that is has affected the whole quality of my life so last week I went back and asked for a referral for the cortisone. One of the reasons i was hesitating is that it is not a cure but just masks the pain and you cannot keep having injections forever. Yesterday I went to hospital for the procedure. As a naturally curious male I was very interested in the procedure as the surgeon used the image on the CT screen to manoeuvre the needle as close as possible to the joint and nerve. Then he injected some dye to watch and see if it dispersed around the joint. That didn't work as well as he wanted so he minutely adjusted the needle location. Then he injected the cortisone. Of course head down I didn't get to see much! He warned me that it would take 7-10 days for me to notice any improvement. Well I woke up this morning and from a time yesterday when i classified my pain as 5/10 constantly, rising to 8/10 when walking I feel that I am now 1/10! Please note that I have recounted my story NOT to suggest that the cortisone treatment is an answer for others. I guess if there is a moral to my story it is to seek help early and to trust the judgement of the doctor. Aussie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I think a lot of it is in how you approach the topic with the doctor. judith In a message dated 6/2/2011 1:40:42 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ltcol@... writes: I felt really guilty when i did some net research and suggested that to my doctor Judith. But she was nice about it and explained that it wasn't problem! Aussie Joint Replacement From: jarcher107@... Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 15:01:58 -0400 Subject: Re: Cortisone treatment there i s something called piniformis syndrome where the piniformis muscle sort of " captures " a nerve. It's not all that uncomon, and it also can cause deep buttocks pain. judith In a message dated 6/1/2011 12:36:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bhort2000@... writes: Before I knew it was my hips that was bothering me, I would have leg pain on the outside of my right leg, and I would walk and drag the leg /limp for a day or two,,, thought what the heck,, that would happen three times a year, something like that.. but later on I had a knot feeling in my rear,,, it was a pain but not a really bad pain, but it was there,, more of an ache. Well later then my hip started hurting...got worse,,, knew it was my hip, but had to wait for medicare,,, well then I got the same type of knot in my butt on the left side and I knew it must be the same... well yes the left hip went also. with the pain in my rear I read all I could and there is a deep muscle in the buttocks that could cause this, but really that only happens once in a million or so.. but rear pain is an indication of bad hips at least that is what my experience has been. Barbara ________________________________ From: BARB <barbmch@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 9:55 AM Subject: Re: Cortisone treatment , I have always felt that primary doctors/family doctors should be informed where hip joint pain originates. Lots of people think they have hip troubles too and touch their buttocks to show where it hurts. Then they would not have to go to the hip specialist to find their problem is something totally different than hip. And those of us who have genuine hip joint pain in the front would know it was a hip problem. I went quite a few years with my early pain and had no idea it was my hip. BARB in Florida ----- Original Message ----- From: " Chapman " <ltcol@...> <Joint Replacement Surgery > Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 11:20 PM Subject: Cortisone treatment Dear All I have been a long time member of this group and, over the years, my mobility has steadily declined to the extent that I could not walk more than 20 metres without resting. About 12 months ago I finally decided to do something about it and assumed that I needed a new hip. On referral to the specialist she asked me to indicate where the pain was most intense. I put my hand on the cheek of my bottom and said " Here - in my hip. " The female doctor quickly responded " Your hip is at the front of your body. That, sir, is your buttock! " I had had a bad accident at the L3 area of my back when I was 15 (46 years ago) and the specialist was convinced that I had referred pain from that site. I had absolutely no faith in her judgement. She did mention a cortisone injection but I decided to " soldier on " . Anyway, the pain has become so bad that is has affected the whole quality of my life so last week I went back and asked for a referral for the cortisone. One of the reasons i was hesitating is that it is not a cure but just masks the pain and you cannot keep having injections forever. Yesterday I went to hospital for the procedure. As a naturally curious male I was very interested in the procedure as the surgeon used the image on the CT screen to manoeuvre the needle as close as possible to the joint and nerve. Then he injected some dye to watch and see if it dispersed around the joint. That didn't work as well as he wanted so he minutely adjusted the needle location. Then he injected the cortisone. Of course head down I didn't get to see much! He warned me that it would take 7-10 days for me to notice any improvement. Well I woke up this morning and from a time yesterday when i classified my pain as 5/10 constantly, rising to 8/10 when walking I feel that I am now 1/10! Please note that I have recounted my story NOT to suggest that the cortisone treatment is an answer for others. I guess if there is a moral to my story it is to seek help early and to trust the judgement of the doctor. Aussie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Good to hear and yes..it's all in the approach with most doctors anyway. It' snot a matter of arguing with them, it's just " I have been looking around online..I be t you hate hearing that!..but I was wondering if this might be piniformis syndrome, the symptoms seem to match? " I'm just hoping the cortisone continues to work for a while. The pain management guy made it clear it's a crap shoot, but in my case we went ahead because it has also been diagnostic which was great: I can work around anterior approach hip replacement post-op limitations, I sure as hell cannot manage a spinal fusion. I've been lucky with my various doctors and surgeons along the way: all have been willing to listen to, and answer fully, all my questions, and to be truthful about what's going to hurt. judith In a message dated 6/2/2011 7:29:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ltcol@... writes: Good comment Judith. In fact i started by saying, " Doctor, you never advise me how to manage high rise buildings so i feel really hesitant in suggesting this ... " She was really nice about it. btw, regarding the cortisone, I am completely pain free in the mornings now and it only rises to about 2/10 by the end of the day. Aussie Joint Replacement From: jarcher107@... Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2011 08:05:31 -0400 Subject: Re: Cortisone treatment I think a lot of it is in how you approach the topic with the doctor. judith In a message dated 6/2/2011 1:40:42 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ltcol@... writes: I felt really guilty when i did some net research and suggested that to my doctor Judith. But she was nice about it and explained that it wasn't problem! Aussie Joint Replacement From: jarcher107@... Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 15:01:58 -0400 Subject: Re: Cortisone treatment there i s something called piniformis syndrome where the piniformis muscle sort of " captures " a nerve. It's not all that uncomon, and it also can cause deep buttocks pain. judith In a message dated 6/1/2011 12:36:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bhort2000@... writes: Before I knew it was my hips that was bothering me, I would have leg pain on the outside of my right leg, and I would walk and drag the leg /limp for a day or two,,, thought what the heck,, that would happen three times a year, something like that.. but later on I had a knot feeling in my rear,,, it was a pain but not a really bad pain, but it was there,, more of an ache. Well later then my hip started hurting...got worse,,, knew it was my hip, but had to wait for medicare,,, well then I got the same type of knot in my butt on the left side and I knew it must be the same... well yes the left hip went also. with the pain in my rear I read all I could and there is a deep muscle in the buttocks that could cause this, but really that only happens once in a million or so.. but rear pain is an indication of bad hips at least that is what my experience has been. Barbara ________________________________ From: BARB <barbmch@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 9:55 AM Subject: Re: Cortisone treatment , I have always felt that primary doctors/family doctors should be informed where hip joint pain originates. Lots of people think they have hip troubles too and touch their buttocks to show where it hurts. Then they would not have to go to the hip specialist to find their problem is something totally different than hip. And those of us who have genuine hip joint pain in the front would know it was a hip problem. I went quite a few years with my early pain and had no idea it was my hip. BARB in Florida ----- Original Message ----- From: " Chapman " <ltcol@...> <Joint Replacement Surgery > Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 11:20 PM Subject: Cortisone treatment Dear All I have been a long time member of this group and, over the years, my mobility has steadily declined to the extent that I could not walk more than 20 metres without resting. About 12 months ago I finally decided to do something about it and assumed that I needed a new hip. On referral to the specialist she asked me to indicate where the pain was most intense. I put my hand on the cheek of my bottom and said " Here - in my hip. " The female doctor quickly responded " Your hip is at the front of your body. That, sir, is your buttock! " I had had a bad accident at the L3 area of my back when I was 15 (46 years ago) and the specialist was convinced that I had referred pain from that site. I had absolutely no faith in her judgement. She did mention a cortisone injection but I decided to " soldier on " . Anyway, the pain has become so bad that is has affected the whole quality of my life so last week I went back and asked for a referral for the cortisone. One of the reasons i was hesitating is that it is not a cure but just masks the pain and you cannot keep having injections forever. Yesterday I went to hospital for the procedure. As a naturally curious male I was very interested in the procedure as the surgeon used the image on the CT screen to manoeuvre the needle as close as possible to the joint and nerve. Then he injected some dye to watch and see if it dispersed around the joint. That didn't work as well as he wanted so he minutely adjusted the needle location. Then he injected the cortisone. Of course head down I didn't get to see much! He warned me that it would take 7-10 days for me to notice any improvement. Well I woke up this morning and from a time yesterday when i classified my pain as 5/10 constantly, rising to 8/10 when walking I feel that I am now 1/10! Please note that I have recounted my story NOT to suggest that the cortisone treatment is an answer for others. I guess if there is a moral to my story it is to seek help early and to trust the judgement of the doctor. Aussie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! 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Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Good comment Judith. In fact i started by saying, " Doctor, you never advise me how to manage high rise buildings so i feel really hesitant in suggesting this .... " She was really nice about it. btw, regarding the cortisone, I am completely pain free in the mornings now and it only rises to about 2/10 by the end of the day. Aussie Joint Replacement From: jarcher107@... Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2011 08:05:31 -0400 Subject: Re: Cortisone treatment I think a lot of it is in how you approach the topic with the doctor. judith In a message dated 6/2/2011 1:40:42 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ltcol@... writes: I felt really guilty when i did some net research and suggested that to my doctor Judith. But she was nice about it and explained that it wasn't problem! Aussie Joint Replacement From: jarcher107@... Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 15:01:58 -0400 Subject: Re: Cortisone treatment there i s something called piniformis syndrome where the piniformis muscle sort of " captures " a nerve. It's not all that uncomon, and it also can cause deep buttocks pain. judith In a message dated 6/1/2011 12:36:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bhort2000@... writes: Before I knew it was my hips that was bothering me, I would have leg pain on the outside of my right leg, and I would walk and drag the leg /limp for a day or two,,, thought what the heck,, that would happen three times a year, something like that.. but later on I had a knot feeling in my rear,,, it was a pain but not a really bad pain, but it was there,, more of an ache. Well later then my hip started hurting...got worse,,, knew it was my hip, but had to wait for medicare,,, well then I got the same type of knot in my butt on the left side and I knew it must be the same... well yes the left hip went also. with the pain in my rear I read all I could and there is a deep muscle in the buttocks that could cause this, but really that only happens once in a million or so.. but rear pain is an indication of bad hips at least that is what my experience has been. Barbara ________________________________ From: BARB <barbmch@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 9:55 AM Subject: Re: Cortisone treatment , I have always felt that primary doctors/family doctors should be informed where hip joint pain originates. Lots of people think they have hip troubles too and touch their buttocks to show where it hurts. Then they would not have to go to the hip specialist to find their problem is something totally different than hip. And those of us who have genuine hip joint pain in the front would know it was a hip problem. I went quite a few years with my early pain and had no idea it was my hip. BARB in Florida ----- Original Message ----- From: " Chapman " <ltcol@...> <Joint Replacement Surgery > Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 11:20 PM Subject: Cortisone treatment Dear All I have been a long time member of this group and, over the years, my mobility has steadily declined to the extent that I could not walk more than 20 metres without resting. About 12 months ago I finally decided to do something about it and assumed that I needed a new hip. On referral to the specialist she asked me to indicate where the pain was most intense. I put my hand on the cheek of my bottom and said " Here - in my hip. " The female doctor quickly responded " Your hip is at the front of your body. That, sir, is your buttock! " I had had a bad accident at the L3 area of my back when I was 15 (46 years ago) and the specialist was convinced that I had referred pain from that site. I had absolutely no faith in her judgement. She did mention a cortisone injection but I decided to " soldier on " . Anyway, the pain has become so bad that is has affected the whole quality of my life so last week I went back and asked for a referral for the cortisone. One of the reasons i was hesitating is that it is not a cure but just masks the pain and you cannot keep having injections forever. Yesterday I went to hospital for the procedure. As a naturally curious male I was very interested in the procedure as the surgeon used the image on the CT screen to manoeuvre the needle as close as possible to the joint and nerve. Then he injected some dye to watch and see if it dispersed around the joint. That didn't work as well as he wanted so he minutely adjusted the needle location. Then he injected the cortisone. Of course head down I didn't get to see much! He warned me that it would take 7-10 days for me to notice any improvement. Well I woke up this morning and from a time yesterday when i classified my pain as 5/10 constantly, rising to 8/10 when walking I feel that I am now 1/10! Please note that I have recounted my story NOT to suggest that the cortisone treatment is an answer for others. I guess if there is a moral to my story it is to seek help early and to trust the judgement of the doctor. Aussie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! 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