Category Archives: HIP PAIN

SI joint fusion – Four weeks postop

Anterior View of the three SI joint implants Lateral View of the three SI joint implants I feel amazing! Praise God!! Was this the answer to my pain for all of these years. I’m about to start physical therapy so I can work on getting my balance back. It is still a little challenging toContinue reading “SI joint fusion – Four weeks postop”

SI joint injection is providing me some relief until my upcoming surgery 

I was really suffering prior to this recent bilateral SI joint injection. It gets sooo bad and completely unmanageable when I go too long in between interventions. My pain management provider shared  fluoroscopy images with me,  depicting the gap within my left SI joint.  I had about 80 to 90% relief immediatelyContinue reading “SI joint injection is providing me some relief until my upcoming surgery ”

Just gotta hang in there

Doing a little bit better this week. Some physical therapy at home, ice, heat, lidocaine patch, and deep tissue massage have provided some relief. Still using muscle relaxant Cyclobenzaprine, Gabapentin, extra strength Tylenol, and Tramadol. Not seeing a difference with Meloxicam, so will stop that again.Using the massage gun while watching a movie with myContinue reading “Just gotta hang in there”

The Sacroiliac Joint

I recovered well after my 3rd hip surgery in 2022. However, my Left SI joint is just not having it. I continue to see my pain management doctor every month, and receive SI joint injections every 3-6 months. In early 2023 My pain management doctor referred me to a spine specialist who offered to doContinue reading “The Sacroiliac Joint”