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Sat, 04/11/2009 - 09:27
Duffinamdi
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Hip / Pelvis pain

Hi
I have had arthritis in my lower spine for about 15 years,the last month or so I have been getting increasing pain in my hip / pelvis really painful when sitting I have to lay straight in bed on my side, but can only lay in one position for about 20 mins,
I don't know it this pain is due to the arthritis in mt spine. has anyone had anything similar ??

Ann

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Tue, 04/14/2009 - 13:08
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Knotted
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Ann

Hi Ann,

I'm sorry to hear about your arthritis. Are you getting any sleep? It sounds like it is time to go ask a Dr. Are you taking any medication for the arthritis? A little ibuprofen helps me on bad days. Sometimes it feels like every joint I have is a little swollen. Exercise can help too. Is your hip pain all over or in just one spot?

I hope you find relief soon.

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Tue, 04/14/2009 - 20:57
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Ranger
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Hey Ann

A few years ago I had pain in my left hip. I have been diagnosed with severe OA several years ago and have had a few spinal surgeries. My rheumatologist
examined the range of motion in my hip and followed up with some x-rays.
My hip joint is just fine, the problem originates in my lower spine.
See a rheumatologist, have it checked out, and get your answers.
Ranger

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Wed, 04/15/2009 - 07:20
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Ann

Is your hip/pelvic pain more severe when you walk? Are there any exercises that help? I have had hip/pelvic pain for some months - before and after surgery - and have consulted many people about it. Tell us a bit more about your pain.

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ALIF/PLIF with instrumentation L4/5, Discectomy, Decompression,& Laminectomy on July 21 and 23, 2008.

I can share my personal experiences but cannot give medical advice.

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Mon, 10/26/2009 - 17:10
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bethony
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bursitis??????

I have similar problems and I get woken up if I lay on my left side because it feels like my hip joint is bone on bone. A back specialist told me I have bursitis and injected cortisone.

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