Severe hip pain

Minty2 2 hours ago

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Hello all

I have read on here that quite a few of you have suffered from post radiotherapy hip pain , I'm struggling to walk it's so painful, GP prescribed codeine which either knocks me out or upsets my already upset bowels, I did ask if he'd give me a cortisone injection locally but said don't do on NHS for hip pain Any tips please? I have my 2nd checking mri scan Monday and oncologist has requested bone windows (not sure what that means) I won't get results until 14th January as that's my appointment with her . I am missing being active and walking but it's so difficult to out any pressure on my right leg . This is something I have never experienced before and have to admit it's getting to me more than the 6 weeks treatment did.

Thanks for listening

Minty x

Mrs Vanilla 48 minutes ago

Hi Minty, that sounds really painful. Maybe you should talk to someone at the hospital rather than GP, they are more specialised and sometimes can prescribe things GPs can't/won't because of their budgets.

I just found that as far as our cancer is concerned GPs don't know that much - it is quite rare, I suppose so they don't see too many cases. Either mention to hosp next time you are there, or ring them up and explain if you are really suffering. I never had to ring but the radiotherapists were very open to people calling if they needed help.

Chrissie49 a few seconds ago

Hi Minty ,

I was told last week , the radiotherapy has caused insufficient fractures in my bones and to be aware of hip pain .. I’m hoping to get back swimming or gym but not sure what this all means … I hope you get some relief soon , maybe contact your colorectal team ?
take care

Chrissie xx

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