Graves' Disease Support Group
Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative exophthalmos (protruberance of one or both eyes and associated problems) and infiltrative dermopathy (a skin condition usually of the lower extremities). This disorder is the most common cause of...
I have bursitis in my hip that flares up every now and then. It has been pretty painful for the last two weeks. The usual treatment for me had been a steriod shot to the hip but is that wise with Graves and does anyone know of a natural treatment. I can live with it but I lose a lot of sleep at night cause I can't lay very long. Man, getting old,graves and painful joint makes getting old no fun. Only 56 but with graves sometimes I feel old. I guess cause maybe I am. Still wanna look at the cabana boy with Natalie though:-)
I know what you mean. I have ongoing hip pains since January. I used to be on Hydrocortisone at small (wee) doses. Higher doses did effect my thyroid in a negative way.
Here's link on what vitamins/minerals that gets depleted when one takes a certain medication.
http://elaine-moore.com/Blog/tabid/60/EntryId/171/Nutrient-Deficiencies-From-Diseases-and-Medications.aspx
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so I am wondering if that is affecting my arthritis in my hips.
mmtzcass I noticed you write higher dosage of cortisone affects your thyroid in a negative way. can you please elaborate on that?
Thank you
Higher doses of Hydrocortisone makes me hypER from my thyroid problem.
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I recently had a shot for my shoulder myself and was thinking the exact same thing. (that's why I asked). it sure seemed to have a strange effect on me. do you have any idea how long that lasts? It's been a week now, I do have the impression (or wishful thinking) that things start to settle down again (thyroid wise).
Unfortunately too long of a time it lasted for me. Sounds like it could be this long for you as well?
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Small doses of beta blockers helped me. Maybe you could ask about taking it?
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I've had Graves since I was twelve/I'm 52 now. I've also had hip pain since I was 12, everyday, all day. I have done the steriod treatments....never was told to obstain from them, however, I advise to research potential side effects and complications and assume you will struggle with some or all of them.
Here are some very helpful non-medication things you can do:
warm baths and gentle stretching, stay active and be gentle on yourself. When you sleep, have support pillows all around your back, between your knees, and anywhere else you may have some "hot-spots".
Also, deep breathing.....this helps oxygenate your system...seems to provide a great deal of help for me!
And finally, I know it sounds weird, but I do yoga. I have a yoga DVD that is gentle and especially for individuals with arthritis. I take it slow, do not do anything beyond what my body can do for the day.
A few medication things you can run past your doc to make sure it does not interfere:
1. Ibuprofen
2. Aspirin patches (they are over-the-counter, "SalonSpas")
Finally, some days, I have to simply lay down, take it easy. When I do this, I either watch movies that will make me giggle (increase endorphins) or minimally let me occasionally smile (increases endorphins).
Or read a book, do some art work, or work on a project you can do in bed.....the hip maybe messed up, but your mind is not! :)
Sorry your going through this!
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