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Suggest Treatment For Pain Related To Trochanteric Bursitis Despite Taking Steroid Shots

I received steroid shots every 3months for trochanteriic bursitis with sciatica from my hip to my knee area for 8 years. Is there an other option for this horrible pain? I have been on Tramadol and fentanol patch with a bit of relief, for the last year, without steroid shots.
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
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Hi.

Pain management is only to help suppress symptoms, hut the main approach is the find the cause for the sciatic pain. Like if there is a herniated disc, treat that; if there is any other spine related abnormality, treat that; if it has to do with weight, then advise weight loss; if it is to do with physical activity (e.g. long durations of sitting or standing) change that; etc. So speak to your doctor about treating the cause, and not the symptoms. As for pain management, I personally wouldn't advise using stronger medication sir/ma'am, because it is really not doing you any good in the long run.

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Suggest Treatment For Pain Related To Trochanteric Bursitis Despite Taking Steroid Shots

Hi. Pain management is only to help suppress symptoms, hut the main approach is the find the cause for the sciatic pain. Like if there is a herniated disc, treat that; if there is any other spine related abnormality, treat that; if it has to do with weight, then advise weight loss; if it is to do with physical activity (e.g. long durations of sitting or standing) change that; etc. So speak to your doctor about treating the cause, and not the symptoms. As for pain management, I personally wouldn t advise using stronger medication sir/ma am, because it is really not doing you any good in the long run. Best wishes.