July 26, 2012
I have suffered from ischial bursitis
for about 10 months now. Basically, I have an aching pain when I’m
sitting or running right under my butt cheeks where my butt meets my
legs. The pain is annoying. I’ve tried a TON of remedies with very
little luck – physical therapy, anti-inflammatory meds (but who wants to
be on meds forever – plus I like my beer, poor liver), ultrasound
therapy, massage (kind of weird having someone rub your butt),
hamstring stretches and strengthening exercises, chiropractic, Fenzian
treatment and cortisone shots. I’ve had two cortisone treatments,
three months apart, one in each bursa. It’s not a particularly
comfortable thing to have done, let alone the fact you have to moon the
doctor to do it!
These cortisone shots, while uncomfortable, seem to help for about
six weeks. What do people do in between shots or if the doctor misses
the money spot? I’m doing clams and leg lifts to strengthen the outside
muscles. They also help with the pain and stiffness after a run. I do
figure 4 stretches and hamstring stretches (although the figure 4 feels
like it gives more relief to the area) prior to even getting out of bed
in the morning.
Also, while I was at the doctor this morning, she said as a last resort, she has had a lot of success Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Therapy
with other tendon related problems. She only has one other ischial
bursitis patient at the moment and the person is saving it for a last
resort. Insurance typically doesn’t cover it, but I might be able to
get a predetermination letter and get insurance to approve it. Anyone
ever had such a treatment? Results?
I could probably post this on some medical forum, but this was more
fun and less work =P Anywho, the relief I will soon feel will be my zen
moment. May it last longer than the last time. And yes, I fully
intend to keep running! I wouldn’t keep up with the shots, exercises
and treatments otherwise. =P
Till later – I may report from my Vegas trip this weekend. It depends on how quickly I lose my money.
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