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Date: 01.01.2008
From: TGinKY

Subject: IS THIS ARTHRITIS?

I am having constant pain in my right hip. It hurts as much when I am sitting or lying down as it does when I am standing or walking (maybe even more). I have no grinding or clicking noises. Does this sound like arthritis? I have no insurance, so answers would be helpful.
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Date: 08.01.2008
From: Kirsten

Subject: Re: IS THIS ARTHRITIS?

Sounds like it to me. Osteoarthritis of the hip joint is usually found in older people >45 yrs, people who've had previous injuries in the hip or people born with bone abnormalities.
Or you could be like me, 38 with none of the above and facing a total hip replacement in a months time.
Only x-rays and/or a bone scan will answer your question
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Date: 18.01.2008
From: Sharon

Subject: Re: IS THIS ARTHRITIS?

I was having constant pain in my left leg and PD kept telling me it was my hip, so I went to a bone DR. He did an MRI and it turned out I had spriral stress fx of my left pelvis and torn muscles. It was so painful and it has flared up my complete body. He said it was from using prenisone and I am off that now. This has completely changed my life. I have been an LPN for 29 years working with newborn babies and their Mom's. I went off work Aug. 10 and I was let go Nov 6 because I had used up my family medical leave (over the year). I have applied for Social Security Disability in Aug. They called me 2 days ago and said I was accepted. It was such a relief to get that news. It usually takes at least 2 years to get it in the US. I have had RA for years and the last 2 years has been really hard for me to function at home and at work. Sorry this is so long. I hope you are feeling better.
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