I have knee pain and hip pain on my left side. I also have sciatica. Today my hip pain was severe, and still is, with shooting pain and spasms all day. I already take Relafen 2x/day and have taken Tylenol every 4 hours. I also iced every 4 hours. Nothing is helping. I had spine surgery a year ago, and my back has felt fine, but I don t know if that could be causing this. Thank you.
Hello, I have studied your case. As per your history there can be hip arthritis which can be degenerative or due to avascular necrosis of femoral head [AVN]. I will advise you do X-ray of hip, and you can consult me with reports or with your doctor. Till time take analgesic and cartilage protecting medication like glucosamine sulfate. For hip arthritis joint flexion, extension and rotation exercises will help. Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol. If required intra-articular injection can be given. Diet rich in calcium and protein will help Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care