Bursitis.

[david small]

I occasionally have gout. Now I have bursitis, very painful. Any suggestions to alleviate this irksome condition would be appreciated.

[Sqad]

Bursitis where?

[david small]

Left knee predominantly, right elbow slightly.

[maggiebee]

I was prescribed Ibuprofen Gel and Paracetamol when I had this condition. Both of these available over the counter. Hope it improves, it really is painful.

[Smowball]

I have it in my right hip and I completely sympathise. Bizarrely since losing so much weight I’ve developed all sorts of things lol. I was told ice packs to help

[david small]

Thank you maggiebee I’m taking naproxin 500mg also tried ibuprofen. Disappointed with results. I’ve been prescribed naproxin before for gout. First time it worked, second flare up it did nothing.

[Sqad]

Unusual to have bursitis in two different places at the same time.
Ibuprofen 400mgms as and when necessary uo to every four hours for the pain.
If symptoms persist 7-10 days, then see your GP.

[Smowball]

Agree with Sqad actually - I was told you usually only have it in one place at a time x

[david small]

It is incapacitating especially as I have to go up and down stairs. It takes ages and boy does it smart.

[david small]

Thank you sqad. GP in hiding. Practice nurse by phone only if very lucky.

[Smowball]

David, I’m slim, healthy looking, have no idea where or how I’ve developed it but I agree god it can hurt. Just laying in bed is horrendous. Sending you a big hug x

[david small]

Thank you Smowball, hug gratefully received:-)

[margarettom]

I’ve always found Ibuprofen gel much more effective than tablets.

[Smowball]

Marge I agree x

[david small]

Thanks margarettom I will get some today.

[jennyjoan]

I have it twice - on my shoulder and hip. For me - time only helped.

[Eve]

I have it down the side of both hips, one side worse than the other, it is horribly painful. I have steroid injections every so often, which are brilliant.

I had it come up under one of my legs for a while, which made sitting on it extremely painful and was I given some stronger prescription pain gel to help and had some physio.