 [ Symptoms ] i have read a few articles that link the risk of bone loss in women to high protein diets could this be true [ Disease ] it is not safe to take 5400 mg of ibuprofen per day so you would be wise to see a rheumatologist for a better and safer way to control your osteoarthritis in your hip i am sorry but i do not know the medical details of your particular case to know if a cortisone injection is appropriate