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GabbyG 11-06-2021 06:37 AM
Physicians have specialities!
 
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Originally Posted by Heartnsoul (Post 2025333)
If you think you may have arthritis or bursitis, what type of Dr can determine what you have??
The best MD for treating arthritis, or any pains like bursitis would be a Rheumatologist!
Not many around here. All are very busy…. But they can really improve your quality of life! May require a referral from you GP!

NotGolfer 11-06-2021 06:48 AM
There's osteo-arthritis---which most of us get as we age and it's from the use (or over-use) of our bodies throughout life. NOT to be confused with rheumatoid arthritis (many people do confuse the two), which is systemic as well as an autoimmune disease and affects the sheathing around the joints of the body. An internal medicine dr. can treat the issue the OP asked about but if beyond him/her, they will refer you out. My RA was diagnosed via lab tests and x-rays by an OD, missed by 3 other practioners, one including a neurologist. I was then referred out to a rheumatologist. Someone on this thread said there aren't many in our area and they were correct plus they're not all the same with their treatments and more. I've seen six! Some don't listen and push pills (which may or may not be needed)....but this is a whole other conversation. Oh...I might add that you can have both osteo-arthritis as well as the rheumatoid variety. The combo makes for a more "interesting" life.

golfing eagles 11-06-2021 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by NotGolfer (Post 2025854)
There's osteo-arthritis---which most of us get as we age and it's from the use (or over-use) of our bodies throughout life. NOT to be confused with rheumatoid arthritis (many people do confuse the two), which is systemic as well as an autoimmune disease and affects the sheathing around the joints of the body. An internal medicine dr. can treat the issue the OP asked about but if beyond him/her, they will refer you out. My RA was diagnosed via lab tests and x-rays by an OD, missed by 3 other practioners, one including a neurologist. I was then referred out to a rheumatologist. Someone on this thread said there aren't many in our area and they were correct plus they're not all the same with their treatments and more. I've seen six! Some don't listen and push pills (which may or may not be needed)....but this is a whole other conversation. Oh...I might add that you can have both osteo-arthritis as well as the rheumatoid variety. The combo makes for a more "interesting" life.
Very good post and absolutely correct. Kudos

Travelhunter123 11-06-2021 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by NotGolfer (Post 2025854)
There's osteo-arthritis---which most of us get as we age and it's from the use (or over-use) of our bodies throughout life. NOT to be confused with rheumatoid arthritis (many people do confuse the two), which is systemic as well as an autoimmune disease and affects the sheathing around the joints of the body. An internal medicine dr. can treat the issue the OP asked about but if beyond him/her, they will refer you out. My RA was diagnosed via lab tests and x-rays by an OD, missed by 3 other practioners, one including a neurologist. I was then referred out to a rheumatologist. Someone on this thread said there aren't many in our area and they were correct plus they're not all the same with their treatments and more. I've seen six! Some don't listen and push pills (which may or may not be needed)....but this is a whole other conversation. Oh...I might add that you can have both osteo-arthritis as well as the rheumatoid variety. The combo makes for a more "interesting" life.
Can you recommend a good one

kendi 11-06-2021 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Heartnsoul (Post 2025333)
If you think you may have arthritis or bursitis, what type of Dr can determine what you have??
Your primary doc will refer you to the appropriate specialist

OrangeBlossomBaby 11-06-2021 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2025592)
How did they "treat" your bursitis?
When I first was diagnosed he gave me a steroid shot in my hip, where it hurt the most. I felt relief within a few minutes, right after I passed out from a vagal nerve response. The relief lasted around 5 months, and I chose not to ask for another shot. So I just live with it, and do strength training exercise to support the muscle. And I can't stand still for any length of time, or it gets stiff. I have to either move, or sit down.

I also apply Voltaren when I wake up and it's especially bad that morning. Is all of this treating the bursitis, or the osteoporosis? I have no idea. All I know is that it helps, and that's good enough for me.

Gigi3000 11-06-2021 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by thevillages2013 (Post 2025840)
I used Dr Naproxen Sodium who referred me to Dr Bourbon (pronounced bore bone) . All good now
My uncle used to soak raisens in bourbon. Said it helped his arthritis. LOL. As I get older I find myself doing equally odd things.

golfing eagles 11-06-2021 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Gigi3000 (Post 2025952)
My uncle used to soak raisens in bourbon. Said it helped his arthritis. LOL. As I get older I find myself doing equally odd things.
Leave the raisins
Take the bourbon

(yes, I did "borrow" that from The Godfather):1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

golfing eagles 11-06-2021 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2025929)
When I first was diagnosed he gave me a steroid shot in my hip, where it hurt the most. I felt relief within a few minutes, right after I passed out from a vagal nerve response. The relief lasted around 5 months, and I chose not to ask for another shot. So I just live with it, and do strength training exercise to support the muscle. And I can't stand still for any length of time, or it gets stiff. I have to either move, or sit down.

I also apply Voltaren when I wake up and it's especially bad that morning. Is all of this treating the bursitis, or the osteoporosis? I have no idea. All I know is that it helps, and that's good enough for me.
It would be only to treat the bursitis and perhaps osteoarthritis. It would do nothing to treat osteopenia/osteoporosis

JMintzer 11-06-2021 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2025957)
Leave the raisins
Take the bourbon

(yes, I did "borrow" that from The Godfather):1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
You best not be leaving the cannoli behind!

mebergman 11-06-2021 10:50 AM
Rheumatologist

lindaelane 11-06-2021 10:55 AM
Type of Doctor
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Heartnsoul (Post 2025333)
If you think you may have arthritis or bursitis, what type of Dr can determine what you have??
A rheumatologist can determine what type of arthritis or bursitis you have. Dr. Sullivan of the Villages Health is my doctor and I think she is excellent.

Roron123 11-06-2021 11:13 AM
Orthopedic or a Sports Medicine Dr


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