I have Groin pain at the top of my right leg and it gets really bad when I’m walking, I have to walk slow. I have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis after breaking my elbow to bits.
I’ve read a few blogs and I was wondering if the pain I have has anything to do with my osteoporosis , I only have it when I’m walking.
Thank you
I'd be more inclined to ask my GP for an x-ray to see if it is osteoarthritis or if there is a possibility of bursitis which can also cause groin pain. That would also rule out a fracture. Ospteoporosis itself is painless - any pain is due to fractures that develop as a result.
Like PMRpro I would more inclined to plump for osteoarthritis rather than osteoporosis…
Thank you , a trip to the doctors I think.
Groin pain is a recognised symptom of hip arthritis -not that I had it - but according to surgeon my hip was in a right mess prior to replacement surgery.
Hi! I am getting a hip replacement on April 14. Can you share your experiences, please? I would really appreciate it. Thank you!
Hi,
Wrote this for someone on the arthritis forum - covers major joint replacements- lots advice applies to all -
Replacement - hip/shoulder/knee
General advice for any replacement surgery - especially useful if you live alone.
Before you go in to hospital get yourself organised at home (patient leaflet will go over certain aspects). If necessary, get plates, utensils, cooking pans out of lower or higher kitchen cupboards - and place where they are easy to reach, you don’t want to be bending or stretching unnecessarily. Hanging washing outside is particularly difficult - indoor airer or tumble dryer come into their own.
Hip operation - you cannot bend more than 90degrees so beware if you have a floor standing oven - washer, dryer, fridge etc.
Stock up freezer with either ready meals or home cooked so you don't have to cook from scratch all the time- frozen veg is very good nowadays - and sometimes you just don't feel like cooking.
Likewise organise clothes in bedroom dressers, shoes etc.
Make sure you can access clothes easily - and initially wear loose trousers, skirts, tops - so you don’t have to struggle around your replacement.
Just plan ahead as much as you can...if you sort of make a note of what you do on a daily basis and think "I shan't be able to do that" you can get ahead of the game...and then hopefully when you get home you don’t suddenly realise you can’t do something, and there’s nobody to help.
If you are using crutches for knee/hip replacement remember you won’t have a free hand to carry things initially..so a lightweight shopping bag or old crossover handbag is useful.
You will find getting around a bit difficult - certainly if you aren’t used to crutches! So make sure you have enough room to manoeuvre yourself around bedroom, bathroom, living room.
If you have trouble getting compression sock off/on - who doesn’t - might be worth buying an extra pair - plenty on line at reasonable price. Hospital may give you extra pair to bring home.
I found that if they were too difficult to get off - I left them on when I had a shower - and dried them with a hair drier!
Probably cause the H&S people to have a fit - but you need to do what you need to do. And don’t be shy, if partner can’t help, or if on your own and you have a visitor ask them to help you get one pair off and new ones on!
Do as much pre op exercises as you can - plenty on line if you haven’t already got some - they really do help recovery.
Invest in a hot water bottle or similar - you will be sitting more than usual initially and the worst thing is feeling cold.
Also get flexible ice packs to help with swelling (hospital may supply icer for knee).
If you’re a side sleeper that’s not possible, and you may need extra pillows to get in a comfortable position. With a shoulder replacement you might find it easier to sleep in a recliner chair for a few nights.
You do need to do your exercises, but don’t overdo it…I did with my knee (first replacement) and the district nurse put me right
on that! (having been in same situation)
Once scar healed and doctor/nurse happy with it, massage bio oil or similar into/around it.
The first few days/weeks can be painful, but remember it’s only temporary - and will lead to a better life!…
Hope all goes well….
Had double hip replacement 4 years ago. It is a much easier operation compared to a knee. The pain went immediately after the op and was replaced by what I would call soreness. Walking well again within 4 weeks. My op was done at Exeter which was where they developed the original hip. You will feel a new woman. Good luck.
I agree with the others. Was the osteoporosis diagnosed on the basis that you broke your elbow or because of other tests?
Groin pain is very typical of osteoarthritis in the hip. Get an x-ray. Good luck.
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Thanks for this , i have certain symptoms, like this going to mention this to my GP.
So have I! Thought it was linked to my 10 week long stint of sciatica, but it isn’t. Sciatica improving with warm weather, groin pain dreadful when walking & exercise making it worse. I do have osteoarthritis in thumbs, toes, wrists & doctor’s appointment!
My groin pain which was also down the side of my thigh, was diagnosed as inflammation when I had an MRI. No arthritis was spotted. Since being on pred, it has gone.
I had to have left hip replacement. I can thoroughly recommend it.I have arthritis in lower back and both knees.
Got same pain in right leg now and see orthopaed consultant on Monday.👃
I can confirm that the grion pain is very tipical of a degeneration of the hip and that a visit to the doctors is needed with x-rays to follow. I have two replacement hips now my right hip twelve years ago my second last year, I have no pain now. Some brilliant advice already hear just want to add that should you need a replacement you should be assessed by occupational health who can provide useful equipment like a grabber, rails, toilet seats and even rails. Can I just add that seeing a pediatrist is also very helpful as all my joints became affected knee and ankle, I have a a bony growth in my left foot a simple insole has made all the difference to my recovery and getting me walking strongly again. It's fabulous having legs that work I had got to the stage before my op when I thought I would never walk freely again. Good luck I hope you find it is something easily sorted. Best wishes.
Could be a sign of hip pain. Make sure you get checked.
Hi. I have had groin pain in both hips on separate occasions and it’s been bursitis. Have had it in other places too. Hope it gets sorted
Hello Diver6
I too had horrendous pain in my groin, I waited so long to seek help, then had a year of Physio, everyone thought it was the sciatica or the periformis muscle, .... it went on and on, (2-3 years) my chiropractor finally said, ‘have you had an X-ray on the hip? Duh! It was bone on bone, I had my hip replaced quite quickly at the time, all pain ceased! But the time, in pain, immobility, money for Physio Therapy, caused so much weight gain.... try to get an X-ray if you can first, those years of immobility have really affected my recovery. Having PMR does not help, with flare ups and preds.
I hopped on because I know groin pain can mean hip issues...from experience. You've gotten some wonderful advice. Where was DL before I had my replacement??...what a great list of suggestions for readiness. Wishing you the best~!!💕
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