Re: Re: this is a regular post about Still's...

[Guest guest]

Sherry,

My MRI's show a bone cyst on the right side, but my pain is in the left hip.  Go

figure.  At first they were worried about AVN (avascular necrosis) but they are

watching it for now.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hello Sherry,

Hip pain is no fun and I would like you to consider a few things I have learned

about hip pain in people particularly if they have been on oral steroids.

First pain that originates from the hip joint is appreciated (felt) in the groin

area. Pain over the lateral side of the hip with clicking, popping, or worsened

by lying on the effected side down is most often bursitis and tendonitis.

Second xrays and ultra-sound image bone and some soft-tissue but are not nearly

as specific or sensitive at detecting abnormalaties as an MRI. CT scans show

enhanced bone detail but transmit increased radiation

Third nothing beats a physician who takes a comprehesive history and actually

performs a hands-on physical eam on both hips. The exam should be performed with

you walking, sitting, as well as supine. Consider an evaluation with a

board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with speciaty training in adult lower

extremity reconstructive surgery.

Fourth patients on oral or IV steroids present or past are at an increased risk

of Avascular Necrosis of the femoral head. In the early stages of the disease

process the diagnosis can only be made by an MRI of the hip or a bone scan.

Any questions please let me know; I used to do this for a living. just saying it

is a Stills related problem is not a diagnosis.

Harry

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Date: Tue, Jun 7, 2011 6:28 pm

Subject: Re: this is a regular post about Still's...

To: <Stillsdisease >

Gail,

My right hip has bothered me for a few years now without any explanation. I have

had x-rays and an ultrasound done in the past and didn't show anything, my

Rheumy said it is probably the Still's.

I hate this disease, I thought we had it under control, then BAM! It's in and

out of the resort and another month passes by. One day at a time and pray that

tomorrow will be better than today.

Sherry

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