groin pain

[Uglow]

Hi anyone get groin pain not sure if it’s hip related

[Chockyuk]

Morning

Yes I have/do. Mine is definitely my RA. It starts as groin pain, then radiates over time to the outside of the hip and down the leg. I had a nuclear bone scan last year which showed up inflammation in the hip, then an MRI which showed up severe synovitis - by that time I was walking with a stick.

The introduction of Sulphasalazine to add to my Methotrexate, plus a Depo injection sorted it for about 6 months, but the groin pain has started again over the past few days.

I’m not saying yours is the same by any means, but it’s maybe worth mentioning to your Rheumatologist, or at least keeping an eye on.

👍

[Uglow in reply to Chockyuk]

thanks that very helpful to know x

[Amnesiac3637]

Probably hip though of course could be due to sprain or strain. Your hip joint is in your groin - a surprise to most as they think it’s on the outside - and hip pain centres there and radiates outwards. If you are getting hip pain in your groin, starting to find it’s difficult to move that leg as you should be able to and walking is more painful it’s best to get a medical opinion to see if you’re getting inflammation of the synovial fluid or if your hip has bone erosion due to osteoarthritis. Your rheumatologist should be able to tell you but you also need orthopaedic input so worth seeing GP.

I have had both hips replaced seven years apart and was also a senior Sister in Orthopaedics so recognised the signs! Good luck, hope it’s not anything serious and no need for replacement but worth finding out before it gets worse.