I was first diagnosed as having bursitis in my left hip area some 20 years ago and I have had approximately 12 cortisone injections in this area over time which helped somewhat, I then developed bursitis in my right hip area and I have had 2 cortisone injections in the area. My bursitis has always been irritated by standing for a period e.g. in queues at the supermarket. In the past 6 months it has become very painful to lie on either side and has been waking me through the night. My left leg is now quite painful down to the ankle were I have significant swelling of the ankle. I am 64 years old retired and until retirement I always worked in an office.