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Suggest Treatment For Hip Pain During Menopause
I recently went to my general practitioner because I was having right hip pain. I am 48 years old and I am in menopause. My doctor had diagnostic imaging studies done and the x-rays showed osteophytes along the femoral head-neck junctions bilaterally, mild bilateral osteoarthritis and numerous pelvic phleboliths. Are these things I should be concerned about and what can I do to prevent it from getting worse. I am very active and not over weight but my right hip pain slows me down. He prescribed 20 days of an nsaid and a physical therapy consult.
Wed, 16 Mar 2016
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The osteophytes refer to bony outgrowths and are part of the osteoarthritis changes that have been noted.
It is possible that with progression, the pain can limit your exercise and general physical activity. Some persons may not have significant worsening whereas others may.
Restricting activities or exercises that would aggravate the area would help, the physiotherapist would go through recommended exercises and those that may cause a problem.
The NSAID would reduce inflammation and pain
In some persons glucosamine and chondroitin also helps as well.
I hope this helps
The osteophytes refer to bony outgrowths and are part of the osteoarthritis changes that have been noted.
It is possible that with progression, the pain can limit your exercise and general physical activity. Some persons may not have significant worsening whereas others may.
Restricting activities or exercises that would aggravate the area would help, the physiotherapist would go through recommended exercises and those that may cause a problem.
The NSAID would reduce inflammation and pain
In some persons glucosamine and chondroitin also helps as well.
I hope this helps
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