Strange pain

Yorkiegirl · 12-19-2008, 06:05 PM

For the last 2 months I have had pain in my left hip at top where the hip begins. It started as a dull ache and progressed to the point in last 3 weeks that it doesn't go away. It hurts when I sit, walk, turn on that side at night in bed. I don't have pain any where else, just my hip.

I had some pain pills left that I have taken and they don't even take the pain away.

I did have a PET/CT Scan this past June and all was clear.

I do have an appt made to see my PCM Doctor on Jan.6. I didn't want to have to deal with Dr. appts during the holiday's.

I guess what I'm asking has any one here had this problem?

Jean · 12-21-2008, 12:13 AM

Hi Yorkiegirl,
You have had great follow up...from reading your signature, but have you had a bone density test?
Could be plain old arthritis or osteoarthritis. It is very common in the hip area. I would say that you should see your dr. as pain 24/7 should not be ignored. You may also be placing stress on your hip that you are not aware of.

Let us know what your dr. says.
Best Wishes,
Jean

Jean · 12-21-2008, 12:22 AM

Hi Yorkiegirl,
You have had great follow up...from reading your signature, but have you had a bone density test?
Could be plain old arthritis or osteoarthritis. It is very common in the hip area. I would say that you should see your dr. as pain 24/7 should not be ignored. You may also be placing stress on your hip that you are not aware of.

Let us know what your dr. says.
Best Wishes,
Jean

Snufi · 12-21-2008, 06:14 PM

Sounds exactly like the pain I have. Started in October and still going. I ran all Summer though and into the Fall when I was diagnosed. I thought maybe I had injured it that way. Do you do a lot of exercise?aybe you sprained it or pulled a muscle. I know how concerned you are though. I have felt the same and I haven't even started chemo yet. Every ache I get I get paranoid the disease has spread. If you are really concerned I would have it checked out , better than letting it upset you.

Take care,
Snufi

Yorkiegirl · 12-21-2008, 06:57 PM

Jean wrote: You have had great follow up...from reading your signature, but have you had a bone density test?
Could be plain old arthritis or osteoarthritis. It is very common in the hip area. I would say that you should see your dr. as pain 24/7 should not be ignored. You may also be placing stress on your hip that you are not aware of.

Yes, Jean I have had a Bone density test. What I failed to mention ( brain fog) I do have severe osteoporosis. I was Dx'd with that at the same time I was Dx'd with BC in 2005. My last T-score which was in February measured it being worse than the previous year. My spine T-score is -3.8 and my hip's -3.4. I do take Actonel monthly.

So this particular pain feels so much different than what I'm used to and this pain doesn't go away.

I do have a an appointment scheduled with Primary Care Doctor after the first of the year. I guess I will ask her to schedule a bone scan for me, since I haven't one since April 2005. I also have my every 3 month check -up with my Onc. in February. I did mention the pain at my last appointment with him ( Nov) but it went in one ear and out the other.