About Karen Brawner Expertise I can answer questions regarding osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. I can also answer questions regarding other autoimmune diseases of which rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease.
Experience I have a family history of rheumatoid arthritis and I myself suffer from osteoarthritis. I also suffer from systemic sclerosis and CREST syndrome which are also autoimmune disease (rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease.)
Question This appears to be a bit peripheral to your specialty, but --
For several months, I have had pain in both hips, diagnosed as ischial bursitis. Various analgesics offer minimal and temporary relief, but the problem persists. Physical therapy seemed to be of little benefit. Is there another approach you might suggest for more permanent relief? For bursitis, is there any benefit offered by chiropractic treatment?
Answer Dear Frank, Chiropractors can make adjustments that may or may not help... This would be your choice as to whether or not to try a chiropractor.... If it were me I would see an Orthopedic doctor.... This type of bursitis often needs more MEDICAL help than a chiropractor can give... For instance, the brusa fluid may have to be aspirated or you may need cortisone injections which a chiropractor can NOT do....
Since I do not know what tests you had inorder for a diagnosis of ischial bursitis and since I do not know what type of doctor made this diagnosis, all I can suggest that you see an Orthopedic doctor, make this your second opinion visit and make sure you have the proper diagnosis and the proper treatment..
