Lupus Support Group

Does anyone know if Bursitis is common for people with Lupus? I have it with edema in my hips also. I thought it was from my inability to bend my back soIbend at the hipsall the time.

I only had bursitis once in high school after I used my shoulder too much in sports. I guess its possible that its more common in lupus patients since its an inflammation issue. Take extra care of yourself, severe bursitis has been linked to rheumatoid arthritis.

The way the doctor knew I had hip Bursitis was that I was complaining of sever pain in my groin, not when I stepped down, but when I lifted my leg up to walk. I had palpable pain over the hip area too. I went for PT alone the first time I had it , and the second time I went to PT AND had a cortisone shot in my hip too. I healed much quicker the second way. Plus the PT aide massaged out the fluid in that area after each heat treatment. I know how excruciating this condition is! Are you in PT for it? Heat and ultrasound is what helped me. Then some strengthening exercises after. I hope you feel better soon! :) Cheryl

I was having a lot of pain in my right hip and my specialist said it was just the Lupus inflaming all the tendons and muscles around the bone. My middle step-son plays AFL (Aussie Football) and he purchased Skins Compression Sportswear to help with muscle problems (there are various types available, tops, full length bottoms etc) but he bought the ones that look like lycra bike shorts. My husband asked him to get me a pair ($80 AUD so not cheap) and I have been wearing them all winter with marked improvement. I was a bit worried about them being too constricting or sweaty but no problems there, just pull them on over my underwear and then dress as normal. Not the sexiest undergarment but it really did help. I avoid cortisone because it is just not for me so you might want to investigate Skins on the internet. Hope this helps.

First of all, I'm so sorry you are suffering so much with the bursitis. I have it in my hips but, it seems, once the injecetions of methotrexate kicked in for the Lupus and RA, things have quieted down. I can almost get through a whole night sleeping on my side.

I hope you get some relief soon. Keeping you on my mind.

peace and love ... Kyle Anne

Well after more than 10 years of pain and finding out about trochantor bursitis I have seen a new rhematologist who is so switched on and very enthused and interested so I agreed to my first cortisone injection as I really felt confident in him. I am really pleased with the result as it has eased the pain. I am gonna ask him to do the other hip too. He also mentioned that even though I have alot of symptoms from my other auto immune diseases he mentioned that he want to look into something called "palindromic rhuematoid arthristis" I have looked it up and I think he has hit the nail on the head. I am so pleased that I might finally have some answers. And I wish I had the cortisone injections sooner and with the orthotics I shall be doing cartwheels pretty soon. Hope you all find something which works for you soon all cases are different so keep your hopes us and keep trying. hugs D

I have had bursitis in both hips and shoulders and tendonitis in the major tendons in both thighs. The pain was excruciating and the only thing that helped for me was the cortisone injections and heating pad alternating with ice packs. I always have high levels of inflammation in my tests which I think goes along with it along with overuse. jrmom

I have bursitis in my right hip. It took a few injections to get it out of a flare, but man the pain was unbearable! It killed me to walk, but I had to do a lot of it to get to my classes and such. It got to the point where I thought I was going to need a walker or wheelchair! I had never heard of it before, but I was glad all it took was a simple shot or two to get it controlled :)