Hip pain

Hello Terry (Tgj) 

Like you I have had Radiotherapy both to the Prostate  and the Pelvic Lymph Nodes and that was 20 months ago. I am still on Hormone Therapy although I have had my last injection now.

Walking up hill causes me some hip pain and some back pain but I put it down to being overweight, old and the hormone therapy still being in my system and I am 69 next month.

As you have had further scans and these confirm there is no further spread (and I am aware that hip pain can be a sign of this) I would have a word with your G P. (You don't say what age you are but it may be that you are heading for a hip replacement!).

I do hope this helps - let us know how you get on.

Best wishes - Brian.

Thanks for your advice Brian, I should have mentioned, I am 57 slightly overweight and relatively fit, before treatment I was a keen fell walker but struggling with any type of incline now. 

Hello Terry (Tgj) 

Sounds like me BC (Before Cancer) I was up and down the various hills near me with the dog on a regular basis (I live in the Pennines)  AD (After Diagnosis) my walking is no where near as good and hills are a no-no!!

I still put it down to old age, HT and my weight - but at 57 I think you should have a word with the GP.

In my own mind I still think i am a youngster - but after a recent fall and a couple of other events I am coming to terms with my limitations!! .

Best wishes - Brian

Hi

I once got told not everything is cancer related, have you visited your doctor ? I’m not saying it’s nothing to do with cancer, but I would eliminate each one p.

Stay Safe

Joe

Tgj- Hi

I was recently rushed for a scan via ambulance for a suspected MSCC from a fast acting cancer specialist at Maggie’s Manchester who got me to call the Christie Hot line and helped me with the call on loud speaker

They saw several red flags and an ambulance was arranged 

I was told all the symptoms were identical to spinal compression

Thankfully it was not MSCC

I am 65 with locally advanced prostate cancer which is aggressive and incurable and high risk

Gleason 4+5=9

previously having hormone treatment, chemotherapy and radiotherapy 

My cancer had spread to the lymph nodes deep in my pelvis

The out come on my discharge report was some spinal changes since my last scan which were degenerative with a narrowing to the canal running down my spine.

The report also said that L5 & S1 on my lumber region was due to suspected radiotherapy.

Part of the symptoms I had was hip pain but some of it was Sciatica related, I suspect that was a lot to do with it 

I take 30/500mg of Co Codamol and Oramorph when the pain is really bad

As you probably know Sciatica is very painful and I find myself walking around holding on to my left buttock

i was told many years ago to never doubt your pain and to get it checked out

Good luck with everything moving forward, take care

Spud

”you never know how Strong you are 

until being Strong is your only choice”

Bob Marley