CL,
Yours sounds much worse than mine. It is only painful when pushed in the right spot. Nothing seems to make it worse other than walking. My PM said my more natural gate should remedy the whole thing but I still find I walk in a protective mode, I suppose subconsciously. I start out walking trying to remember to walk naturally but loose it very quickly.
My pain level is very mild. My hip does not hurt to the touch and laying on presents no problems. My pm discovered this only when I mentioned that my leg seems to weaken as the day progesses. Though the pain in my leg can go to a 5 or 6, my hip pain is mostly 0-1 and never goes above a 3.
My diagnosis is actually sub---- bursitus. Perhaps that's different????
I just have to wonder what else is wrong with me. I'll tell you, growing older doesn't bother me all that much but aging - sucks!
Dale
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3 level Prodisc adr S1-L3, Oct 12, 2005
Dr. B in Bogen, Germany
Severe nerve damage in left leg, still working on it
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