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QUESTION: i have pains in my left hip and leg for the past 6 months  I have taken all kinds of pain narcotis, steriod injection and now acpuncture treatmens.  No relief.  I had an EMG done and found no nerve damages.  What is wrong?  I need help PLEASE.

ANSWER: Hi Rose,

I will need more information as to what sort of pain you are having and where the pain is located. How did the pain start? Did you have any falls or accidents? Do you have weakness in your leg? What sort of pain is it (burning, sharp, achy, stiff, numb)? What part of your leg do you have the pain? Do you have trouble sleeping due to the pain?

Dr. Liza

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QUESTION: I have pains in my left hip and thigh the pains are sharp.  I have weakness in the thigh and difficulties climbing up and down stairs.  I do have trouble sleeping and can not lie on my left side. I did not have an accident or a fall.The pains started with a pinching sensations in my left hip and gradually gotten worse over the last six months

Answer
Hi Rose,

There are several things that maybe be causing your hip pain and weakness in your thigh. You could possibly have chronic hip bursitis but you would need to be checked by a Chiropractic doctor or your family physician to determine what is causing the pain. A treatment plan that incorporates massage, mobilizations, laser therapy, heat/ice, exercise therapy, custom orthotics and/or electrical modalities could be beneficial in alleviating some of the pain and regaining some of your leg strength. I would advise that you go to a clinic that offers a variety of therapies once your condition has been diagnosed. Have you had x-rays done? X-rays would be helpful in determining whether you have arthritis in your hip or maybe even a small fracture which can cause symptoms similar to yours.

I hope this helps!

Dr. Liza