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Bursitis Report

Bursitis is the inflammation of one or more bursae (small sacs) of synovial fluid in the body. The bursae rest at the points where internal functionaries, such as muscles and tendons, slide across bone causing pain and making movement difficult.


What we've learned from patients who report Bursitis

Symptom severities

Severe
 2
Moderate
 6
Mild
 5

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Bursitis

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Bursitis
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Cortisone Injection 7   Cortisone Injection: 54%
Ice or Cold Packs 3   Ice or Cold Packs: 23%
Memory foam mattress 3   Memory foam mattress: 23%
Walking Stick/Cane 2   Walking Stick/Cane: 15%
Lidocaine Transdermal 2   Lidocaine Transdermal: 15%
Forearm crutches 1   Forearm crutches: 8%
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 1   Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: 8%
Lodine XL 1   Lodine XL: 8%
Skelaxin 1   Skelaxin: 8%
Norco 1   Norco: 8%
Tramadol 1   Tramadol: 8%
Aleve 1   Aleve: 8%
Meloxicam 1   Meloxicam: 8%
Motrin 1   Motrin: 8%
Capsaicin topical 1   Capsaicin topical: 8%

Report created on May 27, 2012.