Hi, I recently was told I have a bone island on my hip bone. I have been having severe pain for the last 4months directly on my hip and on the same side in my lower back (on the bone tha is to the left of the bottom of the spine in my lower back). I am wondering what is a bone island and could this be causing all the pain? I know the bone island measures 5 mm. I have had ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI and bone scans. I have seen a orthapedic surgeon as well as a neurologist and all tests were normal and no one knows what is causing this pain. Thank you, Alex
Hello, The bone island are benign in nature. It looks from your details that the present cause of pain at your back is due to problem in spine. The Bone island does not lead to such pain. If your MRI is normal then most probably you may have inflammation of nerves. You should do following to have relief:- Take a good analgesic like Advil or ibuprofen. Discuss use of pregabalin with your doctor in your case-If problem is severe then ask from your doctor about use of steroid in your case Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.