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I have spinal stenosis, lately having hip pain that goes to groin, knee and down my leg. it's worse when walking, which i do daily. dr said could be arthritis and said to take glucosamine/chondroitin. that doesn't help, any suggestions? is this related to
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Groin: I would see an orthopedic surgeon. You should have x-rays of your pelvis/hip. If the xray shows arthritis you can get a hip joint steroid injection under fluoroscopy or ultra sound guidance and physical therapy. If this doesn't work than it might be a spine problem.
Answered 10/23/2015
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