Question 1

what can i do about severe hip pain while sleeping on side?

Accepted Answer

Hip Pain: If you are having pain in the side of your buttock while lying on your side it is probably greater trochanteric bursitis.  If you can take antiinflammatories you can take them for 5-7 days on a regular basis.  If this does not improve or take it away a cortisone injection may help a great deal.

Question 2

what can cause hip pain while sleeping on the side of the body?

Accepted Answer

Pressure: Try to place a pillow between your legs to reduce the pressure and torque on your hip while sleeping on your side. Don't forget to keep your head elevated to reduce pressure on your shoulder and in keeping your spine straight.

Question 3

how do i relieve hip pain from sleeping on my side?

Accepted Answer

NSAID: Sounds like the bursa over the trochanter is irritated by this pressure. Non steroidal anti inflammatory agents like Aleve (naproxen) are helpful,,but I would see an orthopoedist or PMR doc for full evaluation and make certain this is a hip,and not a spine problem. Topicals can help, physical,therapy, injections and oral medications might be indicated, but diagnosis is required first

Question 4

i have been waking up (after sleeping on my side ) with hip pain which gradually get excruciating through the day?

Accepted Answer

Trapped nerve?: Some nerves traveling along the side of the hip can become irritated if your putting too much pressure on that side.  Suggest shifting your sleep and using a supportive pillow. If this doesn't work, suggest an orthopedic eval.

Question 5

i have had a sudden onset of hip pain. it is worse on my right side and makes it difficult to walk or even lay on my side to sleep. i am 34 w/no injur?

Accepted Answer

Soft tissues: Mid-thirties female with "hip" pain worsened by lying on that side, with walking, & absent mechanical injury likely suffers a soft tissue injury that will not manifest on imaging studies.  Careful physical examination can discern between inflamed ligaments, tendons, & bursa; the last being a candidate for this pain pattern.  Osteopaths have skill to perform differential diagnosis of this problem.

Question 6

have hip pain in both hips following a fall that occurred 5 days ago. some nights the pain is so bad, i can't sleep. because on both, i don't always have a good side to sleep on. pain in buttocks area

Accepted Answer

Back pain: It sounds like it is back pain and not hip pain but see a doctor and have the problem evaluated.

Question 7

hip pain on weight bearing like walking and sleeping on that side pain is very mild what it could be?

Accepted Answer

See details: It is difficult to be specific because many people speak of hip pain when they really have back pain or a bursitis. If the pain is in the groin or top of the thigh, it is probably hip, if the pain is on the side or in the buttock, it is not.

Question 8

within the last week been having left side joint hip pain. made worse by sitting/walking and sleeping. could these b related?

Accepted Answer

Yes this could be : One of several diagnoses related to the hip such as : bursitis, tendinitis, cartilage issue such as labrum, and arthritis as the more common possibilities with a knee or back problem sometimes presenting as hip pain or even a sacroiliac issue. There are other possible causes so if the pain persists or worsens, see your physician.

Question 9

33 healthy female has had rt hip pain not groin since jan dull can't sleep on that side is it cancer  hurts when walk sometimes to what do i think?

Accepted Answer

Hip bursitis: It is likely that you have a condition called trochanteric bursitis of you hip--it is inflammation of the area surrounding the curve of the hip-thigh bone. Possibly resulted from excessive use/walking/running and/or laying on the side on a firm/hard surface too long. Do some really good range-of-motion/stretching, and use of motrin/aleve may help. If not better, consult doc for eval.
Good luck.

Question 10

what can i do to relieve hip pain when i sleep on my side? a pillow between my legs doesn't help.

Accepted Answer

Try a chiropractor: Try seeing a local chiropractor who is certified for pregnancy care. Many of my patients see a chiropractor to help with back and hip pain during pregnancy. Most say it helps a lot.

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What can i do about severe hip pain while sleeping on side?

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What can cause hip pain while sleeping on the side of the body?

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How do i relieve hip pain from sleeping on my side?

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I have been waking up (after sleeping on my side ) with hip pain which gradually get excruciating through the day?

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I have had a sudden onset of hip pain. it is worse on my right side and makes it difficult to walk or even lay on my side to sleep. i am 34 w/no injur?

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Have hip pain in both hips following a fall that occurred 5 days ago. some nights the pain is so bad, i can't sleep. because on both, i don't always have a good side to sleep on. pain in buttocks area

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Hip pain on weight bearing like walking and sleeping on that side pain is very mild what it could be?

A member asked:

Within the last week been having left side joint hip pain. made worse by sitting/walking and sleeping. could these b related?

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33 healthy female has had rt hip pain not groin since jan dull can't sleep on that side is it cancer hurts when walk sometimes to what do i think?

A member asked:

What can i do to relieve hip pain when i sleep on my side? a pillow between my legs doesn't help.

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