The bursa is a fluid-filled pad that allows your muscles to easily slide over other muscles and bones. Bursitis occurs when this pad becomes inflamed. It usually occurs when you overuse or injure a specific joint, but it can also be caused by a bacterial infection. Symptoms include pain and inflammation around joints such as the elbow, hip, shoulder, big toe, ankle or knee.

	Bursitis The Condition "...Prognosis If the underlying cause is a chronic condition such as arthritis, bursitis may reappear despite any preventative measures that are taken..." Relationship to Tuberculosis "Tuberculosis has been known to be an underlying cause of bursitis..." Relationship to STD Syphilis "Syphillis has been known to be an underlying cause of bursitis..." Relationship to Chronic / Hidden Infection "Both acute and chronic infections, notably staphylococcus, have been known to cause bursitis..." Relationship to Gout / Hyperuricemia "Gout is one possible cause of bursitis..." Recommendation Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine) "Vitamin B12 injections at 1mg daily for two weeks has eliminated pain in the majority of cases of shoulder and hip bursitis..." Castor Oil As A Treatment "...Conditions which have been responsive to castor oil applications include ... bursitis..." Cold Hands and Feet The Condition "...(Don't do this if you have bursitis or back problems!) Do not wear footwear that is tight-fitting..." Liver/Gall Bladder Flush As A Treatment "...Several flushes may need to be accomplished before symptoms such as allergies, bursitis and some back pain are resolved..." Natural Progesterone As A Treatment "...Natural Progesterone has been used for the treatment of arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis and varicose veins..." Neuritis Related Topic "Nerve inflammation, commonly accompanying other conditions such as tendonitis, bursitis or arthritis..." Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine) As A Treatment "...When vitamin B12 is being used for its pharmacological effects, as in the treatment of fatigue, Bell's palsy, diabetic neuropathy, subdeltoid bursitis, or asthma, intramuscular injections appear to be preferable to oral administration..."

Last updated: Feb 28, 2008