A member asked:

I have ra. my hip started hurting on the front and side of right hip. tried heat, warm bath, duexis and muscle relaxers doing nothing.help?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

May Need Xray: Given that you already know you have ra, i would recommend getting standing x-rays of your hip joints to see if degeneration has started as well there. If so, you might to consult your orthopedic surgeon to see if a hip joint injection is something that might help you.

Answered 1/31/2014

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Rheumatologic eval: Rheumatologic evaluation for bursitis would be a place to start.

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