[Laurel]

Liz,

I had pain very similar to what you are describing a few months ago. It had been developing over a period of perhaps 6 months or more. After a bone scan which was negative, I found it was related to how I was sitting. I cannot remain in certain positions for any length of time or they cause me great discomfort and stiffness that can last for many days. I must not prop my feet up on the coffee table when sitting at the sofa. Why that irritates my left hip I do not know. I know that whenever I fall back into that old manner of posture I pay for it dearly! Certain positions at my office desk kill my lower back! I can hardly straighten up! Ridiculous this damn disease! In my case I blame it on the A.I.'s, my catch-all culprit for everything achy!

I have included glucosamine/condroitin/msn into my regimen, garlic, and EPA all of which reduce inflammation. I think it helps, but who knows? At any rate, I wish you health and freedom from worry. Why not ask for a bone scan if you continue to be concerned?