Tendonitis and Bursitis Archives

Gr. Trochanteric tendinitis

I'm new to the computer era and have been unable to locate any info specific to greater trochanteric tendinitis. After multiple tests;SED rate, lyme's, spinal tap, RA, and lupus, an MRI showed edema in the gr. trochanter area. I have been unresponsive to NSAIDS and steroid injections. I'm currently in physical therapy, using ultrasound heat and low dose steroid patch. I'm not too confident that it will help. I have stiffness and pain that has compromised my gait for a year (I walk like I have a corn cob up my butt after sitting for a short time.) My knees are, also being affected. I am fit, fairly healthy (bradycardia and Hashimoto's thyroiditis), and this ailment is putting a dent in my active lifestyle. My job requires much walking and I have two kids under two. I believe depression is setting in due to the chronic state of the injury. What can I do? What could be the cause? (no known specific injury to the area) Please share similar stories.

Re: Gr. Trochanteric tendinitis

Re: Gr. Trochanteric tendinitis (Archive in bracing.)