did you get a cortisone shot and did it help? I have a bunch of early spring trail races coming up and don't want to totally stop run training.
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Re: Those who have dealt with hip bursitis [TricentralPA]
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Go see a local PT that specializes in sports injuries. They should want you to lower your mileage but you shouldn’t have to stop.
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Re: Those who have dealt with hip bursitis [tri_big_boy]
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I saw orthopedic doctor 2 weeks ago who specializes in hips, they did xrays, said no arthritis and offered me a cortisone shot which I declined because I hate needles and i'm just leery of cortisone in general. I;'m now two weeks into PT/icing/anti-inflamatories that don't seem to be doing much and i'm just really considering getting the shot.
Re: Those who have dealt with hip bursitis [TricentralPA]
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Had it a few years back; anti-inflammatory cream and not running for a while fixed it for me.
It sucks to miss out on races and lose fitness, but long term it is much better to your body than cortisone shots (not a doctor, just my opinion). Optimize for the long run (pun not intended)
It sucks to miss out on races and lose fitness, but long term it is much better to your body than cortisone shots (not a doctor, just my opinion). Optimize for the long run (pun not intended)
Re: Those who have dealt with hip bursitis [TricentralPA]
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I've had it twice and got the cortisone shot both times with success.
Re: Those who have dealt with hip bursitis [TricentralPA]
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Cortisone resolved my issue, as well
I had it flare up so bad that I had to walk with a cane for a few days -- after ibuprofen didn't help, I went to the ER, they diagnosed it as bursitis and gave me a cortisone shot. I walked (1 mile) home that day. I switched to a different style of running shoe, and it hasn't come back since (unless I wait too long to replace the shoes). That was 10 years ago.