Mystery groin pain, referring to my back, hips and shoulders. Slightly better during my period.

[Greengirl]

I have had undiagnosed sharp groin pain for over twenty years now. Initially it was only left sided and moderate, but now it is also right sided and severe. I am unable to sit or stand for long or do exercise. I am determined to find the cause of my pain, some people think I should just accept it, but the pain is getting progressively worse. I can no longer stand upright properly, or walk far, or sit comfortably. I have had a lot of spine related tests, and have a feeling I'm seeing the wrong kind of specialist. unless you know what the cause is how do you know who to see? If anyone has any ideas about what I have please feel free to contact me. I have had the following tests already: spine mri, discogram, SI joint injection, arthrogram, facet joint injection (one type, apparently there are many), Iliolingual nerve injection, blood tests ct scan of spine, chiropractors, osteopaths, acupuncture.

[Orangeflower]

Hi do you think it could be related to gyne problems? Maybe the doctors could refer you for an ultrasound of the womb / ovaries? It would only rule it out if it was OK, maybe something to think of.

[Greengirl in reply to Orangeflower]

Hi orangeflower, my gynaecologist exam was clear, so I'm back to the drawing board unfortunately. If you have any other idea though please feel free to let me know. x

[Greengirl]

Thanks a lot for responding, I've had an ovary scan but nothing showed up as abnormal, I haven't had a gyne exam though. A family friend is a gyne consultant and is seeing me this week, she doesn't seem to think the issue with my periods I mentioned is significant though, or that she'll find anything, but fingers crossed she'll be wrong.