When we started the Progesterone injections on Wednesday we started with my "good" hip. The injection goes just into the muscle basically between the butt and lower back but a little more to the side. So I ice with 2 ice cubes until it is numb and I really don't feel the injection.
Last night same routine but this time we did the "bad" hip. There is a mark where the injection went and then it hurts like a bruise all the way around the side. I'm not sure we'll be able to use this side again.
The story behind this hip is a month after we where married I was rear-ended. When I slammed on the breaks it messed up the muscles in my hip and my IT band. I also have a herniated disc from it. I don't have problems regularly with it...but just the occasional flare ups. Basically the muscle back there tightens and then my IT band gets really tight. The IT band is I think a ligament band that goes down the side of your leg from hip to knee. Another term used to classify this injury is Bursitis.
Anyway, the "bad" hip now feels like a big bruise and hurts a little to walk. In the end this little pain will be so worth it.
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good job for "sticking it out" with the shots. They aren't too bad. I'm ending my 3rd full week. I got a rash and it itches like mad. I may switch to suppositories-don't know yet!
It will be worth it. :)
Good luck with everything! I hope it all works out for you
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