Oh it’s been at least 3 maybe 4 years since I’ve had one in my hips, and it’s fair to say I’m kinda dreading the discomfort and having the flared up pain. But also hoping all hopes it finally settles this hip down once and for all. I’m having it done as a day case, and I’m allowed to go home after 30mins, but you have to be picked up. You aren’t allowed to drive afterwards.

We walked such a small amount on the previous Thursday (the failed wild swim and wild camp posts previously) but the thigh has been so swollen, and thick feeling, that it’s clearly getting worse over time. Even tramadol and hot water bottles aren’t settling it down.

After a total hip replacement some Patients (like me) can be susceptible to iliopsoas tendinopathy and/or bursitis after a total hip replacement. This often occurs due to friction of the bursa and tendon over the new metalwork. Patients experiencing these symptoms can respond very well to injection therapy. So the plan is to have the psoas injected and see if this will give me a ‘pain free window’ in which to increase physio and stretches. If not I might ask about an ilopsoas tendon release surgery.

I’m going prepared with headphones for podcasts and I’ll be taking a book in to read too. Along with a drink and a snack , as who knows how long you will wait beforehand. I’m hoping it’s fairly quick as poor Mr Moon has to wait in the car for me. They advise you to rest for 24-48 hours if it’s a normal steroid injection, however if into a tendon they advise to avoid strenuous exercise for 2 weeks. Is a psoas a tendon injection? I’m not sure. I think I will ask.

Omg it was so different, so it was a definite Tendon Psoas injection under ultrasound. So completely new area in the hospital and new staff, as I usually go to theatre for a hip joint injection and have my usual surgeons team.

No need to change into a gown,nor have the marker pen arrow drawn on. Just pulled leggings down, lie down and discuss issues I’ve been having. Then had an ultrasound to locate the tendon and assess the inflammation. They stated it didn’t look severe, but also it’s very deep so could be hidden too. Also didn’t appear to be trapped by acetabular cup, so that’s good news.

Had to wait around 2 minutes after the injection, to make sure I didn’t faint, then I was free to go home as long as I wasn’t driving. So never needed my book or podcasts for the hospital. I’ll just need them for all my resting I’m meant to do afterwards. It is a 2 week (or less) rest period from strenuous exercise. So gentle physio exercises should be ok when I feel up to it.

Let’s hope it works, I’m preparing for a flare up as it usually gets extra sore, heavy feeling and achy for a few days. So time to curl up and enjoy some downtime with my Jeannie Wycherley book Crone