I have been diagnosed by tests that I have Bursitis in both of my shoulders. I am in constant pain and have gone for physiotherapy and at the moment taking Tylenol for Arthritis and Aleve together twice per day. The meds do not help much at all. Should I consider getting Cortisone shots in both of my shoulders? Is there a particular medication I could take for this horrible pain? Thanks for your assistance in this matter
Loretta Harnarine
What is Bursitis and what can be done about it?
Question posted by Clorey80 on 23 Feb 2021
Last updated on 24 February 2021 by masso
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masso
24 Feb 2021
Bursitis (bur-SY-tis) is a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-filled sacs — called bursae (bur-SEE) — that cushion the bones, tendons and muscles near your joints. Bursitis occurs when bursae become inflamed.
The most common locations for bursitis are in the shoulder, elbow and hip. But you can also have bursitis by your knee, heel and the base of your big toe. Bursitis often occurs near joints that perform frequent repetitive motion.
Treatment typically involves resting the affected joint and protecting it from further trauma. In most cases, bursitis pain goes away within a few weeks with proper treatment, but recurrent flare-ups of bursitis are common.
Source: Mayo Clinic
Click on the link for a list of medications:
https://www.drugs.com/condition/bursitis.html
Source: Drugs.com
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