What can i do to relieve the pain of oa in my hip and ischial bursitis?

PT may help: Those problems aren't going to go away. They may be relieved by physical therapy as well as the drugs that you are taking. You need to see your physician or to consult a physiatrist to plan therapy.

4 basic options: There are 4 basic treatments for Odyeaorthrits. These include meds, physical therapy, injections, surgery. You can help the symptoms with heat or cold, Tylenol (acetaminophen) and other OTC meds and rubs. If these do not relieve your pain the next step is prescription medication or injection. The most important long term treatment is physical therapy. TheCollege of Rheumatology has specific recs on the web

Meds, injections.: The usual first-line treatment of osteoarthritis pain is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as Naproxen and others). Opioids (narcotic) drugs have also been shown to be useful. Some people benefit from injection of medicine into the joint. People with ischial bursitis may benefit from sitting only on a well padded seat that takes pressure off of the sore spot.