Going to Disney tomorrow and I just found out I have bursitis in my hip.

[lmj]

Only my luck. We are supposed to leave for Disney tomorrow after work. My hip has really been hurting me for the last couple of weeks. I had been taking the medication that I take for my sciatic nerve problem but it wasn't helping. I had tried to get in touch with my doctor but we kept missing each other. Well I finally got to see him and right away he tells me I have bursitis! When I told him I was going to Disney he decided to give me a cortisone shot! I was not prepared for that. It hurt!!! I think my hip feels a little better. It doesn't hurt the same way and I can move a lot better, but it sure does hurt where I got the injection. I am trying to ice it but between my three kids, work, and trying to get ready for this trip it sure is hard.

 

[WDWLVR]

Hopefully the shot will help. Did he give you any other advise on what can help. I have arthritus really bad in my one ankle to the point that I would be limping after a few days. Now based on my doctors recommendation I just take advil each morning of my trip and it doesn't bother me as much.

Try and take it easy. Try and take a mid-day rest. Maybe even a visit to the hot tub.

Enjoy your trip!

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Bursitis is an inflamation of a bursa, or fluid filled sack, in the joint. If you can take an anti-inflamatory drug like Ibuprofin (Advil) and ice the area, that should help you some. I have never had a cortisone injection but have heard that they are very painful but usually give good results.

Take it easy and have fun.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Cortisone shots have helped my arthritic knees, and yes, a bit painful afterward, but usually good relief for a time. Good advise above, and enjoy your trip.