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dorat
#21 Posted : Wednesday, October 05, 2011 9:22:30 PM Quote
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Hi Barbie,

I can't comment on the x-rays but the greater trochanter is at the top of the femur (thigh bone) just below the head of the femur which forms the hip joint. It is the insertion point for muscles and tendons so any tendonitis or bursitis there will cause pain in the hip but not in the actual hip joint.
Hope that makes sense. Physio should help.

Doreen xx
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#22 Posted : Thursday, October 06, 2011 8:20:33 PM Quote
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Doreen, thank you for explaining that. Would it still be connected somehow to the RA, i.e. more chance of getting the trochanter bursa if already have an auto immune disease? I just wish the consultant would take the time to explain this to me, he has injected the place where the tenderness is with two depo jabs, is this right if its not the RA causing it? I am so confused, the second jab helped for around three weeks. I'll be glad when the MRI results are known and when the Sjogren's tests come back. Thank you for taking the time to reply, I know it must drive you crazy listening to me ranting on!!!
Take care xSmile
BARBARA
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#23 Posted : Thursday, October 06, 2011 9:22:54 PM Quote
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It doesn't drive me crazy at all Barbara! They send out these letters and don't think whether the patient understands them at all!
I think that the bursitis is caused by the RA, in the same way as we get tendonitis, although I'm not certain .
If he has injected steroid into the bursa it should help a lot to calm down the inflammation, that is if it is bursitis that is causing your pain, and your consultant seemed sure this was the case.
Fingers crossed that you get a good result from the injections.
When do you get the MRI results?

Doreen xx
LynW
#24 Posted : Friday, October 07, 2011 3:02:39 AM Quote
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Hi Barbara

I tend to get trochanteric bursitis and it is down to the RA, as Doreen explained. In the past I have had physio to strengthen the muscles but ultimately it required a steroid jab into the bursa to bring any relief. I have had a couple done by the GP that didn't work but then one done by ultrasound that went straight to the area of inflammation and was very successful. It can cover quite a large area, apparently, and ultrasound seems the best way of getting a longer lasting result.

The SIJ in the lumbar spine refers to the Sacroiliac Joints at the base of the spine. There are two and their function is to connect the lower spine to the bones of the pelvis. They can stiffen with age (degenerative) but generally they provide a self locking mechanism when we walk; the joints lock on one side as weight is transferred from one leg to the other.

Consequently pain from trochanteric bursitis affects the way we walk and may therefore also affect the lower spine and other areas as they become misaligned.

Basal crackles are often associated with inflammation or infection of the small bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli. They are caused by the "popping open" of small airways and might suggest a minor infection.

At last things seem to be moving forward for you and with a DAS of 5.2 it's about time! Hope they can get you onto anti-tnf quickly and it will bring you some much needed relief.

Take care Barbara,

Lyn x
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BarbieGirl
#25 Posted : Saturday, October 08, 2011 8:48:10 PM Quote
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Thank you Doreen and Lyn, its so good to have things explained to you. I dont think the consultant realises that he doesnt do this, I should really tell him, but hes so nice I'd feel like I'm telling him off!!! As I childmind he talks about his 3 year old son, and asked questions about getting a good childminder.
The results of the MRI should be there at my next appt on October 17th.
I'm hoping all the Sjogen's results will be there too. The tests have been put on hold since last Christmas, apparently they couldnt co ordinate the opthalmist with the consultant rheumy as they obviously have so many clinics etc
Will let you know what they decide then, thank you once again for all your help, I'd be lost without you!! Smile
BARBARA
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