Wellness

[Sammycat1]

I've used mobic (generic name=meloxicam) for back pain.  It is most certainly an NSAID, just like Aleve or Naprosyn, etc. One thing you must be careful is not to not use Voltaren cream at the same time -- Voltaren has an NSAID in it, and although it has less an impact on the digestive system, when combined with an oral NSAID, it can lead to stomach problems, even bleeding.  The same goes for pain rubs that have aspirin in them, like Aspercreme.

Have you done any physical therapy for your hip bursitis?  It's the only thing that helped me.

[MercysMom]

@Sammycat1

Hi Sammycat, yes I've tried PT, but with my high deductible insurance I can't afford it for long. It runs between $80 - $100 per visit and they want me to come 3 times per week. I don't have $300 a week for PT. However, they did give me a list of exercises/stretches to do at home,, which I do before bedtime. 

[MercysMom]

Thanks for all the responses/information.  @Sammycat1 Thanks for reminding me to not use the Voltaren with the Mobic. I did the first night and then realized I was doubling up on the NSAIDS so i stopped using it. I think I'm getting a little relief from the Mobic, but the biggest thing I've started doing is taking 2 Tramadols when I get home from work around 5:00. If we go anywhere, my son can drive so it's okay if I'm a little groggy. I get up to to take Mercy out for her last potty break around 11:00 so I've started taking 2 more then. Between the 2 in early evening and 2 later at night, I'm getting some relief. Not pain free but I can lay on my sides. Another thing I did was purchased from Amazon a cold/hot wrap that's large and actually wraps around my hip area. It lets me ice my hips, each side for about 20 minutes for bed. That has really helped and has turned out to be a great purchase. This bursitis thing is not fun! The coritzone shots work great, but they are still a short-term fix. 

[debcakes]

Yes, it worked for me but so does Aleve, so I don't take Mobic anymore.  

[Sammycat1]

@MercysMom, I'm glad you're getting some relief.  When I had the hip bursitis, it had been caused by my entire gait changing after total knee replacement.  It hurt like heck and was tough to get rid of -- best wishes for less pain as soon as possible!