I pulled my right hip muscle. It wasn't my glut but actual hip, just below my waist line. It was sooo painful for 4 days, I finally decided to go to the dr. I personally thought it was my RA, but after more thought I became worried and saw the dr. After the exam, he confirmed that it was the muscle around the hip joint. So I've been on steriods and a muscle relaxant (bedtime only). The steriods are helping. Last night was the first night I was able to sleep lying down in bed. It was wonderful! I'm heading there again but getting ready to take my "drugs" hehehe...

I did the same thing about a week ago. My left hip. I didn't go to the doc but it has happened before and I had prednisone here already so I started taking it. It is slowly going away but I'm not up for walking much and running is out of the question. I barely make it up and down the stairs and a walker or crutch sounds very appealing at the moment. I'm ok if I sit but walking hurts. I understand completely how you feel. It does take time and being careful for it to heal. I pray yours will heal quickly. I'm rooting for ya! lol(from my chair!)
Meri

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by keeponsewing 24 Oct 2010

hehehe. Meri I'm sorry you are having the same trouble. I've never heard of pulling a hip muscle. It's high on the hip and just below the waist, but the good thing is that it isn't my arthritis... Walking isn't too bad as long as I don't twist a certain way. It was the sleeping I couldn't get a grip on. :) Last night was the first night I didn't take the relaxant and was able to sleep well. Heading that way right now. Have a blessed Sunday.

Ouch, ouch, ouch.....I haven't heard of this before but I do get muscle cramps that stay for a few days and are quit painful, I imagine this is a lot more painful than that....I pray you will have a speedy recovery and I hope your able to chill for a few days and give your body a rest......how are your parents doing, I hope better.....blessings and prayers Janet

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by keeponsewing 23 Oct 2010

Thank you Janet. Mom still has good and bad days. I told her about a man who had the same surgery only his was for Parkinson, (mom has essential tremors), and this man is in worse condition than mother. I think we need to see others that are struggling more for us to see how blessed we are. ;)

So sorry to hear this, Terre glad you went to the doctor. Hope you got a good nights sleep. We pray for you. HUGS Yovnne

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by keeponsewing 23 Oct 2010

hehee. thanks for the image. LOL Nothing like a smile to cheer you up. :)

Oh my dear Terre - I am so sorry tho hear this happened to you - what a stressful time you must be having - it is good to hear that you are finally getting some relief if only at night. I will be praying for a quick recovery for you dear one.

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by keeponsewing 23 Oct 2010

Thanks Shirlene. It's still feels like I'm getting lots of shots hehehe. Stings more than anything, but very uncomfortable to lay down or sit a certain way.

Glad you went on to the Dr. I know how painful this can be. It will take a little while so give yourself time to heal.

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by keeponsewing 22 Oct 2010

thank you Lillian. This is the first I've heard of something like this. The location was on a hill and with my two replaced knees and having to help my mother who didn't want to use her walker, I didn't realize how much stress it would put on the fat hips. hehehe...

by bevintex 22 Oct 2010

You may need to borrow the walker. Hope you're feeling better
bev

I pray that you will have a good nights sleep, so go take that happy pill and rest. Take it easy tomorrow as well. Hope that you will mend real soon.

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by keeponsewing 22 Oct 2010

The happy pill worked. hehehe...I'm one of those that wants instant relief when it comes to meds. but this is going to take some time. If I can stay still long enough...