Question 1

im 38, have advance hip osteoarthritis, extreme pain that is moving down leg, extreme fatigue, vitamin d 29, calcium 10. any tests recommended?

Accepted Answer

Hip pain : If you have advanced hip osteoarthritis at age 38, you may have had an injury years ago, or had repetitive injuries from being an excessive athlete or having a malformation of the hip or severe problems walking for years. If you really have advanced hip osteoarthritis with severe pain, based on what you said, you don't need more tests.. you need a hip replacement. Speak to your doctor.

Question 2

hx of osteoarthritis in numerous joints now hip pain radiating to groin walking a lot exacerbates how can i get relief  without nsaids (allergic)?

Accepted Answer

Many options: Assuming this is from your hip joint, anti inflammation can come from curcumin (from turmeric), devils claw, or a prescription alt. med called embrel-500. Injections to,the hip, and physical,therapy to improve gait pattern or add modalities such as diathermy, ultrasound, or red laser.

Question 3

hip pain radiating into groin left hip he of osteoarthritis knees and back. how to relieve pain ? allergic to ibuprofen

Accepted Answer

See ortho: In the meanwhile, tell me what kind of reaction you had to ibuprofen so that I can give you other option in relieving your pain. Most people can tolerate Celebrex (celecoxib) with a history of NSAID reactions but it is likely to be more expensive.

Question 4

pelvis xray reads"mild subcondral schlerosis superiorly in roof of both acetabula,no other significant degenerative features or joint space narrowing" have severe left & moderate right hip pain. what does this mean?i have long thought osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

: You  xray results are consistent with osteoarthritis.ct You should see a doctor for an examination. Xrays don't dictate function.

Question 5

after walking no more than a mile.in a day.i get woken up at night with right hip pain, knee pain and lower back pain, ankles will swell sometimes,
i.would like to know some potential reasons for this.i do.have osteoarthritis and prior knee injuries ?

Accepted Answer

Likely arthritis : Affecting spine and hip, aside from knee that is worsened by the walks. Getting an exam and possible imaging with your PCP may clarify. Physical therapy helps many times by increasing muscular strength.

Question 6

osteoarthritis through to osteomyelitis had ten cm bone removed grown back painful knee joint can't walk on it hip pain too x?

Accepted Answer

It is muscle tissue: So begin the healing with heat, stretching, massage, yoga, deep tissue release acupuncture and trigger point therapy … add in magnesium as a muscle relaxant plus needle therapy. Janet g. Travell, md and c. Chan gunn, md. These 2 pioneers in pain treatments have textbooks on the subject. Their protocols can treat and possibly resolve complex pain issues.

Question 7

what can be done to help control pain in hip from osteoarthritis ?  i  take the standard prescribed meds with no relief.

Accepted Answer

Try NSAIDs first.: Osteoarthritis involving the hip can be very disabling, especially when it is severe. Nsaids and pain relievers can help but if your arthritis is severe then a hip replacement may be the only viable option even at age 49.

Question 8

mild to moderate osteoarthritis in hip. would this be causing pain in hip .my dr says too mild to cause pain. can l prevent oa from getting worse?

Accepted Answer

Osteoarthritis: OA of hip can cause pain and people have different threshold of pain tolerance. Exercise and weight loss can be a good starting point to prevent worsening. Good luck.

Question 9

what is the best medication to treat hip osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

There is no best-: -it’s a matter of trial and error usually. But in general a second generation NSAID is a place to start. They all can have serious side effects so best to see your PCP &amp; be evaled, &amp; follow his/her recommendation.you are young so if it is fairly mild on imaging,NSAIDS &amp; activity modification help try anything, but don’t listen for a fast fix. Certainly don’t consider a THA, or revisions will B nxt

Question 10

which exercises should i avoid in early hip osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

Avoid high impact: Mild arthritis in the hip should be exercised, but one should avoid high impact exercise. Instead, one should do low impact exercises such as swimming, cycling, elliptical trainer, stair master, and stretching. Discuss the specifics with your doctor.

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Im 38, have advance hip osteoarthritis, extreme pain that is moving down leg, extreme fatigue, vitamin d 29, calcium 10. any tests recommended?

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Hx of osteoarthritis in numerous joints now hip pain radiating to groin walking a lot exacerbates how can i get relief without nsaids (allergic)?

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Hip pain radiating into groin left hip he of osteoarthritis knees and back. how to relieve pain ? allergic to ibuprofen

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Pelvis xray reads"mild subcondral schlerosis superiorly in roof of both acetabula,no other significant degenerative features or joint space narrowing" have severe left & moderate right hip pain. what does this mean?i have long thought osteoarthritis?

A member asked:

After walking no more than a mile.in a day.i get woken up at night with right hip pain, knee pain and lower back pain, ankles will swell sometimes, i.would like to know some potential reasons for this.i do.have osteoarthritis and prior knee injuries ?

A member asked:

Osteoarthritis through to osteomyelitis had ten cm bone removed grown back painful knee joint can't walk on it hip pain too x?

A member asked:

What can be done to help control pain in hip from osteoarthritis ? i take the standard prescribed meds with no relief.

A member asked:

Mild to moderate osteoarthritis in hip. would this be causing pain in hip .my dr says too mild to cause pain. can l prevent oa from getting worse?

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What is the best medication to treat hip osteoarthritis?

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Which exercises should i avoid in early hip osteoarthritis?

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