Question 1

should i see rheumatologist? ana negative. bilateral hip bursitis? x3 months, bilateral pain around knees x 1 year, bilateral plantar fasciitis

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Yes: Yes… this still could be an inflammatory  arthritis despite the negative anti-nuclear antibody. And if it is not an inflammatory arthritis, the rheumatologist may be able to send you in a better direction for a treatment plan.

Question 2

leg legnth difference.  pain in both hips when laying down or sitting. also back.taking motrin. hip bursitis?  couldn't sleep last night. pain all day

Accepted Answer

PELVIC TORSION: ACQUIRED LEG LENGTHS ARE GENERALLY SECONDARY TO A PELVIC IMBALANCE FROM FALLS TO AWKWARD STEPS.  THIS CREATES MUSCLE IMBALANCES AND SPASMS.

Question 3

hip bursitis severe pain. compromised mobility due to horribly painful muscle spasms after 5mins of putting leg on ground. no msa on health plan. last cortisone injection 24 jan 2020?

Accepted Answer

Possible limb lengh: You didn’t state how you acquired this problem. If ambulation, running , walking is associated with this problem then it’s very possible you have a limb length difference causing bursitis of abductor muscles of the hip where they are attached. Placing a heel lift on short side will help

Question 4

knee pain and mri said small cyst that was 'ok'. was treated with bursitis with a cortisoneshot 4mon ago. i don't want another shot, what is the cause?

Accepted Answer

More info. needed: It's difficult to answer your question with that limited amount of information. The most common cyst around the knee is in the back (popliteal area), called a baker's cyst. It can be a sign that there is a problem within the joint (arthritis, cartilage tear, etc.). Bursitis can occur around the knee, but usually outside the joint. Consider another visit to your doctor for an exam and more koptions.

Question 5

what are the causes of hip/knee pain when laying down?

Accepted Answer

Hip/Knee pain: There can be several causes of hip and knee pain ranging from:

1) injury or disease localized to the hip or knee joint and/or 
2) referred pain. The back can refer pain to the hip and knee region. The hip can refer pain to the knee region.

Therefore see your doctor for a through history and physical examnination and possible imaging evaluation to elucidate the source of your pain.

Question 6

i have pinched nerves in hips could it cause knee pain?

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Yes and no: Anatomically there are no nerves in the hips that would cause pain in the knee.  Most people will call pain in the buttock area their hip.  This pain can be generated from nerve irritation in the lower back.  Pain can also travel down the outside of the leg from a condition called ITB syndrome.  Trigger points can also refer pain.  Discuss with your Doc.

Question 7

my hip injured already done i operation but it not successfully it causes same pain so what can i do please help me knee pain also more ?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Uncertain as to injury or procedure done. May need exam & imaging to check positioning or eval for infection, etc.

Question 8

what causes hip and knee pain when i sleep on my side?

Accepted Answer

see details: It is usually the result of a trochanteric bursitis and iliotibial band irritation. It is usually easy to treat so see a doctor.

Question 9

is it possible that hip bursitis causes, or is connected to, sciatica?

Accepted Answer

The two are: distinct disorders. Sciatica is caused by a pinchedspinal nerve.  Hip bursitis is inflammation of the  tissue surrounding the hip joint. The treatment is different for each.

Question 10

what can cause  hip and knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Consult a physician: There many causes of both hip and knee pain.  It is not unusual for knee pain to be referred from either the hip or the back and it is not unusual for hip pain to be referred from the back.  For pain that persists it is important to seek the advise of an orthopaedic surgeon that can correctly identify the cause of the pain to make the correct recommendations for treatment.

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Should i see rheumatologist? ana negative. bilateral hip bursitis? x3 months, bilateral pain around knees x 1 year, bilateral plantar fasciitis

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Leg legnth difference. pain in both hips when laying down or sitting. also back.taking motrin. hip bursitis? couldn't sleep last night. pain all day

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Hip bursitis severe pain. compromised mobility due to horribly painful muscle spasms after 5mins of putting leg on ground. no msa on health plan. last cortisone injection 24 jan 2020?

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Knee pain and mri said small cyst that was 'ok'. was treated with bursitis with a cortisoneshot 4mon ago. i don't want another shot, what is the cause?

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What are the causes of hip/knee pain when laying down?

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I have pinched nerves in hips could it cause knee pain?

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My hip injured already done i operation but it not successfully it causes same pain so what can i do please help me knee pain also more ?

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What causes hip and knee pain when i sleep on my side?

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