[GabbyG]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

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]

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]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

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]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

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]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

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]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

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]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

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]

Originally Posted by Gigi3000

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)

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

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]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Leave the raisins
Take the bourbon

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

You best not be leaving the cannoli behind!

[mebergman]

Rheumatologist

[lindaelane]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

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]

Orthopedic or a Sports Medicine Dr