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Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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tats69 12/21/2011

I've been having alot of hip pain that is breaking through my pain med....damn it's taking alot of me and starting to bum me out. Usually I'm pretty perky and don't sit still for very long ya know? And now, I'm moving and feeling like a darn old slug!!! I've been going to the chiropractor he works wonders but it's slow going this time around and my hip just doesn't want to stay in place. I feel very tired and old lately and I am a young 42!!! The pain is just zapping the life outta me and I can't stand it....don't know what to do with myself. I'm trying real hard not to let it get me too down and telling myself it'll pass but this is going on a damn long time, and it's wearing on me bad this time around. Thanks for listening.

mysavior05 12/21/2011

so sorry to hear your suffering so . i have left hip pain from a childhood so i know how debilitating it can be.does stretching or walking help? heat or ice??any topical ointments? have you ever tried accupuncture? when i have it done it does help! hope you feel better soon.hang in there.
((((((((HUGS))))))))))
gina

deleted_user 12/21/2011

That's rough Tats. Maybe you have just overdone it these last few weeks. If that's the case you should feel better when you finally get some rest. I hope so.

tats69 12/21/2011

Thanks guys.....appreciate the support. :-)

I walk alot, everyday though today I just strolled.......Haven't hit the warm packs or ice just yet....just can't get comfy to do that. The chiropractor is about the only thing besides the pain med that helps. I do specific stretches that he showed me acupuncture sounds like a good plan will have to check in to that, thanks Gina!! ( ((hugsback)))

TiredLittleTanager 12/21/2011

I have shitty hips, too!!! I actually went to physical therapy this very morning for the first time. They just kind of evaluated me and during that eval I realized that it's even worse than I know. I've grown used to it in some ways, so when someone else is trying to poke, prod, and figure out what's going on - and it hurts with each and every one (minimal pain, too, compared to the usual) - it really is upsetting to find that it's a result from doing anything and nothing.

And I'm only 24!!! LOL This pregnancy has made me seriously consider amputation at points LOL I swear, I was serious. And it's not just the pregnancy, it's like, always.

Have you tried physical therapy? I'm sure a chiro does wonders and I'm super jealous. I'm bad at keeping up on anything so I fear this PT will be awesome for a month and then after LO is born I'll just turn into a stiff, sore, sour punk again.

Evil ass hips...

Oh, oh, sounds crazy, but my fiance literally punches my hips while I'm laying down and it helps a LOT. It feels like a deep tissue massage w/o all the work. Hot baths sometimes help, ice doesn't seem to do much of a difference, and stretches hurt as much as they help so I only do a few and forget to do a second round later in the day.

The best stretch I've found is squats - maybe give those a go if you haven't yet? Just make sure you have something to hang onto!!!

deleted_user 12/21/2011

Im so sorry, i wish i could take it away.
much love
hugs
dee

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