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Does transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation help with bursitis?
Yes
Will sports physio help hip bursitis?
little bit
Can flexeril help neuropathy pain?
Flexeril is a "muscle relaxer" not a pain med for nerves. Lyrica, gabapenten(sp), tramadol, and a few other meds have been shown to help with nerve pain.
What is the common name of sub patellar bursitis?
The common name for sub patellar bursitis is "knee bursitis."
What are the most common sites for bursitis to occur?
Shoulders, knees, and elbows (: glad to help!
Will Prednisone help bursitis in the shoulder?
Yes. I had this problem about 3 years ago. Had MRI and showed to be bursitis of shoulder. My dr. prescribed a dose pack and it worked. Haven't had any problems until this week.
What precautions should a recovering bursitis patient take in selecting shoewear?
Not wearing high heels can help prevent bursitis in the heel, as can changing to new running shoes as soon as the old ones are worn out.
Is tennis elbow an example of bursitis?
No its not. It is two different conditions. Bursitis is the swelling of a bursa sac and tennis elbow is tears in tendons in the arm near the elbow. The sources and related links can help you further.
Where can you find information on bursitis?
"Bursitis." HealthAnswers.com. 1998. http://www.healthanswers.com.
In what regions of the body does bursitis occur?
Bursitis can occur in various regions of the body where there are bursae, which are small fluid-filled sacs that help reduce friction between bones and soft tissues. Common sites for bursitis include the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.
Can fibromyalgia cause hip and knee bursitis?
It may cause symptoms identical to bursitis
Can you get bursitis at a young age?
Yes, I was diagnosed with Bursitis when I was 12. I'm 29 now.
