u/elm518

I’m 20f. A few years ago I started to get some pretty bad pain in my hips when I lay on my side. At first it only happened during my period. Then anytime I lay on my sides. Then After a while they started getting sore regularly and not just when lying down. They get extremely sore from walking/standing a lot and nothing seems to help (otc pain meds, hot/cold compresses, rest, etc.). I saw my doctor and I was prescribed some stronger anti inflammatories but they don’t help either.
The pain happens all year round but does seem worse when it’s cold.
I don’t have any mobility issues with my hips it’s just pain.
I haven’t noticed any stiffness in my hips but I do get some stiffness in my knees and knuckles.
I had blood tests which came back with no signs of inflammation and I was told that arthritis was unlikely.

I also get sharp pains in my lower back (where my back dimples are) but only if I’m lying flat on my back on a hard surface. then I get more achy pains in my lower back when I’m on my period but I know back pain is a common symptom of periods.

Sometimes the pain radiates down my legs but it doesn’t feel like nerve pain it’s more like an aching sensation. When it’s really bad I am completely sore from the waist down: back, hips, legs.
Since I was in my early teens I have had extreme periods with heavy bleeding, really bad cramps starting up to a week before my period even starts. The cramps have eased a bit the last couple of years but at one point during my teens they were so bad that i was fainting, throwing up and crying from the pain.

I don’t know if it’s related but I struggle with recurring depression and anxiety though I haven’t noticed any correlation or link between the timing of that and my pain issues.

My doctor has ordered an MRI for my hips which I am waiting for and prescribed more anti inflammatories but I haven’t been getting any answers. I feel like the pain just keeps going and Its taking a toll on me. I have no idea what is actually wrong and if it’s all connected or not. I don’t know if my hip and back pain has anything to do with my period or if it just coincidentally happens at the same time. I feel so lost. I thought maybe someone here would have similar experiences and may be able to point me in the right direction of possible answers and treatments. Thanks.

I’m 20f. A couple of years ago I started to get some pretty bad pain in my hips when I lay on my side. After a while they started getting sore regularly and not just when lying down. They get extremely sore from walking/standing a lot and nothing seems to help (otc pain meds, hot/cold compresses, rest, etc.). I saw my doctor and I was prescribed some stronger anti inflammatories but they don’t help either.
The pain happens all year round but does seem worse when it’s cold.
I don’t have any mobility issues with my hips it’s just pain.
I haven’t noticed any stiffness in my hips but I do get some stiffness in my knees and knuckles.

I had blood tests which came back with no signs of inflammation and I was told that arthritis was unlikely.

I also get sharp pains in my lower back (where my back dimples are) but only if I’m lying flat on my back on a hard surface.

Sometimes the pain radiates down my legs but it doesn’t feel like nerve pain it’s more like an aching sensation. When it’s really bad I am completely sore from the waist down: back, hips, legs.

Over the last couple of months I have had extreme nerve pain in my right shoulder that has come back twice after treatment (temporary run of pregabalin).

I don’t know if it’s related but I struggle with recurring depression and anxiety though I haven’t noticed any correlation or link between the timing of that and my pain issues.

My doctor has ordered an MRI for my hips which I am waiting for and prescribed more anti inflammatories but I haven’t been getting any answers. I feel like the pain just keeps going and Its taking a toll on me. I have no idea what is actually wrong and if it’s all connected or not. I feel so lost. I thought maybe someone here would have similar experiences and may be able to point me in the right direction of possible answers and treatments. Thanks.

I’m 20f. A couple of years ago I started to get some pretty bad pain in my hips when I lay on my side. After a while they started getting sore regularly and not just when lying down. They get extremely sore from walking/standing a lot and nothing seems to help (otc pain meds, hot/cold compresses, rest, etc.). I saw my doctor and I was prescribed some stronger anti inflammatories but they don’t help either.
The pain happens all year round but does seem worse when it’s cold.
I don’t have any mobility issues with my hips it’s just pain.
I haven’t noticed any stiffness in my hips but I do get some stiffness in my knees and knuckles.

I had blood tests which came back with no signs of inflammation and I was told that arthritis was unlikely.

I also get sharp pains in my lower back (where my back dimples are) but only if I’m lying flat on my back on a hard surface.

Sometimes the pain radiates down my legs but it doesn’t feel like nerve pain it’s more like an aching sensation. When it’s really bad I am completely sore from the waist down: back, hips, legs.

Over the last couple of months I have had extreme nerve pain in my right shoulder that has come back twice after treatment (temporary run of pregabalin).

I don’t know if it’s related but I struggle with recurring depression and anxiety though I haven’t noticed any correlation or link between the timing of that and my pain issues.

My doctor has ordered an MRI for my hips which I am waiting for and prescribed more anti inflammatories but I haven’t been getting any answers. I feel like the pain just keeps going and Its taking a toll on me. I have no idea what is actually wrong and if it’s all connected or not. I feel so lost. I thought maybe someone here would have similar experiences and may be able to point me in the right direction of possible answers and treatments. Thanks.