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« on: August 09, 2011, 06:24:13 PM » |
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After last winter's bout with hip bursitis, in which I was thisclose to slitting my wrists from the pain, I started to develop pain and limited range of motion in my inner thigh. I was really afraid it was the bursitis again (I was warned that it might well re-occur). I can hardly lift the leg 2" and it has been difficult to get in and out of the car and to put on clothes and shoes.
I finally bit the bullet, and upon recommendation from a doctor friend, went to the sports medicine clinic rather than the regular medical clinic. Turns out, it is tendonitis. I can deal with that. Apparently I need some PT, which I've started, cut down on the walking for exercise, and take my adult aspirin a day (which I haven't been taking. Bad me.) for the inflammation. I'm glad to see that the doctor didn't want to just prescribe an NSAID without looking at my chart and talking to me. He also wasn't going to prescribe it for more than 2 weeks, which was also good, as they can be damaging. But, I'm supposed to be taking the aspirin anyway and just haven't gotten into the routine. I promise to be better.
I was getting so depressed, thinking the monster was coming back again. Punch jr will be relieved to know there won't be any breaks in his meal schedule and Kizzy will be able to maintain her kitchen chores.
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« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2011, 07:10:57 PM » |
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Really glad to hear this, Punchnpie.
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« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2011, 08:12:18 PM » |
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I'm really glad you've discovered a promising therapeutic program, Punchnpie. Chronic pain is a horror.
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« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2011, 03:39:04 AM » |
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Cutting back or eliminating dairy products can sometimes keep inflammation down.
I also recommend acupuncture.
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punchnpie
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« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2011, 01:16:21 PM » |
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Cutting back or eliminating dairy products can sometimes keep inflammation down.
I also recommend acupuncture.
The Fiona I might try the acupuncture. I'm lactose intolerant - other than the odd bit of ice cream, no dairy for me. I've been drinking soy, and since they brought it out, almond, milks for years. I may have made things worse by continuing to walk for exercise. The therapist said to use the elliptical machine or bike, but not a recumbent bike, which would put more stress on the tendon, as does walking. I started the exercises last night (oh, and typing this reminds me to get the ice pad, which I'm supposed to use several times a day), so we'll see. She said it would take 12 weeks to heal. wow. She also suggested ultra sound to improve circulation if I don't see improvement (not cure, just a little improvement) in 2 weeks. Anybody have that done? I'd never heard of it, but this was the university's sports med clinic where they deal with the Big Ten athletes, so I assume they know what they're talking about and are on the cutting edge of therapies. |
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« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2011, 01:37:59 PM » |
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Cutting back or eliminating dairy products can sometimes keep inflammation down.
I also recommend acupuncture.
The Fiona I might try the acupuncture. I'm lactose intolerant - other than the odd bit of ice cream, no dairy for me. I've been drinking soy, and since they brought it out, almond, milks for years. I may have made things worse by continuing to walk for exercise. The therapist said to use the elliptical machine or bike, but not a recumbent bike, which would put more stress on the tendon, as does walking. I started the exercises last night (oh, and typing this reminds me to get the ice pad, which I'm supposed to use several times a day), so we'll see. She said it would take 12 weeks to heal. wow. She also suggested ultra sound to improve circulation if I don't see improvement (not cure, just a little improvement) in 2 weeks. Anybody have that done? I'd never heard of it, but this was the university's sports med clinic where they deal with the Big Ten athletes, so I assume they know what they're talking about and are on the cutting edge of therapies. Punch, I had ultrasound therapy for recuperation from a rotator cuff injury, and loved it! I've also had electrostim, which i think can be helpful as well--especially when the surrounding muscles start to wig out thanks to the imbalance caused by the original injury. |
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« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2011, 01:58:27 PM » |
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Ultrasound doesn't do much for me (arthritis), but electric stimulation is very good. That can be along with acupuncture, or separately.
My medical insurance doesn't pay for acupuncture, but it does for physical therapy, which includes ultrasound and electric stimulation. Acupuncture's much more effective, though (for me).
Some recommend alternating heat and cold (ice). Massage is good for most pains.
Walking in a swimming pool gives you the walking exercise without the stress or pain.
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« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2011, 02:08:42 PM » |
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We should start a thread just on tendonitis, and other similar injuries. I have been dealing with it now for months, and it is a beeyatch.
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« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2011, 02:16:41 PM » |
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We should start a thread just on tendonitis, and other similar injuries. I have been dealing with it now for months, and it is a beeyatch.
Damn. Didn't need to hear that. On the other hand, while it is indeed painful when I move certain ways, I still have vats of truly marvelous pain killers from the hip bursitis incident to take as needed. |
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« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2011, 05:18:07 PM » |
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PNP, have you tried massage therapy? Worked wonders on my rotator-cuff tendinitis. In combination with your PT, it could be a real help.
Besides, who doesn't enjoy a massage? <grin>
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« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2011, 07:40:03 PM » |
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PNP, have you tried massage therapy? Worked wonders on my rotator-cuff tendinitis. In combination with your PT, it could be a real help.
Besides, who doesn't enjoy a massage? <grin> Me. I don't think I like the idea of people touching me. I thought about a little shoulder rub in the mall once, but considering where this pain is, no, I don't need people I don't know touching me there. |
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« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2011, 07:41:30 PM » |
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I am trying to get off the anti-inflammatories/pain killers because (tmi) they make me constipated. You just can't win!
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« Reply #12 on: August 10, 2011, 07:44:00 PM » |
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PNP, have you tried massage therapy? Worked wonders on my rotator-cuff tendinitis. In combination with your PT, it could be a real help.
Besides, who doesn't enjoy a massage? <grin> Me. I don't think I like the idea of people touching me. I thought about a little shoulder rub in the mall once, but considering where this pain is, no, I don't need people I don't know touching me there. As soon as I posted that, I remembered that my mother doesn't like the idea of people touching her, either. My bad! |
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« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2011, 12:46:18 PM » |
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As a musician, my students and I all have to be vigilant about tendonitis issues. I gave myself some tennis elbow in June and it's only now starting to feel normal. I still can't throw the Chuck It ball for my dog with my right arm, though.
On Monday I may have given myself some tendonitis in my hip too.
For the musical stuff, I'm going to start taking Alexander Technique lessons. If you haven't heard of it, it's a method of becoming conscious of one's posture so that you can avoid tension, especially in repetitive motions. (I hope I summarized that accurately. It's still new to me.) There's a lot of practicing relaxation involved.
There's some touching involved in the lessons, but it's very light...just a touch here and there to help you find your best alignment. Have you ever considered AT, Punchn?
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« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2011, 02:22:33 PM » |
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I have taken both Alexander and Feldenkrais, and I prefer Feldenkrais and have seen better results with it. Feldenkrais also teaches body awareness, but does it through very gentle movements that are designed to interrupt bad habits of muscle tension and holding to allow more efficient functioning. It really does work. I've seen permanent changes in my posture and use of various parts of my body as a result of it. I've only had private, individual Alexander sessions, but Feldenkrais offers group classes, individual work, and tapes you can use at home.
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