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Dr says i have bursitis in left hip and sending me to ortho dr but app is not till tues and hip is constantly hurting. dr gave ibuprofen but no help?

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Take Tylenol (acetaminophen) : Meantime you can take tylenol (acetaminophen) arthritis every 8 hour and cold pack

Answered 4/24/2015

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