Chondrocalcinosis (CPPD)

CallMeAl

I just got diagnosed with this in my hips.

Quite Painful and difficult to get around.

I have (attempted) to see my primary, but only got the Nurse Practitioner which was a waste.

I have started physical therapy but not much has changed.

Anybody else having to deal with this?

sdandrea1

Never heard of it but if wish you a speedy recovery 🙏

johnnydoom

I have also never heard of it. I do hope it is treatable and will pray that your pain is alleviated.

Weirfan

My buddy has this along with Osgood Schlatter, he takes meds to help but remains very active, works out, runs, plays pickleball.

He says the ligament calcification issue is hereditary ,

Hope you are able to manage it

Maybe @rsvman2 can chime in

professor

Weirfan My buddy has this along with Osgood Schlatter,

Whoa! I can't speak to the hip pain but, seems to me to be a normal part of the aging process. Didn't know that name. But know about the decreased flexibility.
Now the Osgood-Schlatter's? That's interesting. How old is your friend. I got this many moons ago!
"Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the area below the kneecap, known as the tibial tuberosity. It is common in young adolescents, typically between the ages of 10 and 15,"

CallMeAl

Basically, it's where the cushion between your joints fills with calcium crystals (shaped like bricks according to my NP)

I could have them drained, but would have to inject a substitute cushion and it would likely reoccur.

I asked for a Cortisone injection but was declined.

Chronic, No cure, only pain management. NSAIDS and PT.

Not a great outlook...

professor

CallMeAl Chronic, No cure, only pain management. NSAIDS and PT.

Just curious; wouldn't ongoing stretching at least help mitigate? As it relates to "golf" I've been adopting a closed stance that helps with increased flexibility.

mulegolf

professor "Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the area below the kneecap, known as the tibial tuberosity. It is common in young adolescents, typically between the ages of 10 and 15,"

Yup, what he said. I had that when I was in grade school and high school. Very much painful.

CallMeAl

professor

I do exercise daily. They help somewhat, but if I'm inactive (sitting,sleeping) the pain will reappear pretty quickly.

I take 1000mg of either Tylenol on Ibuprofen before bed and rarely make it thru the night.

Topical like Voltarin, Icy Hot or the like only give minor relief.

professor

CallMeAl I take 1000mg of either Tylenol on Ibuprofen before bet and rarely make it thru the night.

I get it. I sometimes manage to 'sprain' an ankle while sleeping. LOL I think it's the aging process?
Also, I'd strongly suggest not using Tylenol (it causes autism) because Ibuprofen is much better for inflammation but, it's not good for your stomach.

Typhoon

CallMeAl I take 1000mg of either Tylenol

You better be careful Al😂😂😂😂😂

mulegolf

CallMeAl Topical like Voltarin, Icy Hot or the like only give minor relief.

Try Asper cream and Lidocaine roll on. It gives me a good 2 hours of relief. I know you want more that that
but this stuff works for a while. It sure helps me get to sleep when my back or knees are acting up. The best
part is that it helps almost immediately rather than the one hour or more of Ibuprofen, etc. I use both and the
asper cream and lidocaine help until the ibuprofen kicks in.

KCee

professor Tylenol (it causes autism)

I think pretty much everyone is at least "on the spectrum" lol

braveheart

Ahh, pseudogout. Steroid injection, colchicine and NSAIDS are usually things done. There is no cure that is true, so you unfortunately have to deal with the flare ups every now and then.

CallMeAl

Went to my actual Dr today. She took me off of ibuprofen and PT.

Prescribed Prednisone and Hydrocodone. I'll also get shots next week.