Today was an Addenbrookes hospital day to see a rheumatologist for my hip and back pain. The consultant believes, as do we that there are two problems.
We already knew the diagnosis for the hip pain, which was diagnosed earlier as Tendonitis of the Bursa in both hips. Physiotherapy and ultrasound had been tried for three years, but this was clearly not working and the problem was getting worse; evidence suggests that this is often not successful.
They gave me two steroid injections, one in each hip, of Methotrexate which may or may not work, with a review in three months. If these do work they may have to be repeated, if they do not work I will be referred back to my original consultant who may remove one or both bursa.
As to the back problem, an appointment will be sent for an MRI scan to check for damage to the spine; I shall not look forward to that, but it has to be done.
After that we looked at tumble dryers, as ours has broken after thirty years. Then as it was lunch time we went to Scotsdales Garden Centre. Their prices have increased a little, but the standard of food yesterday was also very much better. They even had a pudding I could eat, meringue, raspberries, blueberries and cream.
Today’s Weather
Typical April showers.
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