I don't know if it's arthritis

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

Yesterday, (pre snow) my top of the leg joints were so painful that I had trouble standing. Went to my chiropractor the day before that and by a few hours later no pain. But it started 2 days after Christmas all of a sudden. I've never had it before. I had been putting up with pain at the back of the butt bone about 1-2" down from that. The Chiro (he always helps my pain out) said my tendon was a bit tight so he massaged it to loosen it up. But yesterday scared me. I'm thinking it could be arthritis. Today, the left one is just fine after a night's rest. The right one, isn't as bad as yesterday so far.

I will see how it goes later today. update: I got a Dr. appt. for Thurs. some pain is back!

Has anyone here had this and does it sound back related (nerve) or arthritis? The weather is up and down this last week.

I do know I can go to the doctor, no need to mention that, but I just wonder if anyone else has experienced that. I mean it came on so suddenly, and now the left one seems ok. I'm confused.

Thanks.

AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

@qualitygal wrote:
Yesterday, (pre snow) my top of the leg joints were so painful that I had trouble standing. Went to my chiropractor the day before that and by a few hours later no pain. But it started 2 days after Christmas all of a sudden. I've never had it before. I had been putting up with pain at the back of the butt bone about 1-2" down from that. The Chiro (he always helps my pain out) said my tendon was a bit tight so he massaged it to loosen it up. But yesterday scared me. I'm thinking it could be arthritis. Today, the left one is just fine after a night's rest. The right one, isn't as bad as yesterday so far.

I will see how it goes later today.

Has anyone here had this and does it sound back related (nerve) or arthritis? The weather is up and down this last week.

I do know I can go to the doctor, no need to mention that, but I just wonder if anyone else has experienced that. I mean it came on so suddenly, and now the left one seems ok. I'm confused.

Thanks.

@qualitygal

I feel for ya! Can't say what it might be but it sure could be arthritis. This sounds like me. I might be doing pretty good one day and the next --- oh, my --- so many things hurt and I feel like --- what happened? Did someone beat me up in my sleep? I have been told by numerous doctors -- primary, rheumatologists, etc., that arthritis can definitely be like this. You can have really good days and other days ---- it hits you so suddenly. I hope it lets up for you!!!!

"A day without sunshine is like, you know, night." - Steve Martin

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

@AngelPuppy1, thanks so much for that. I think you're right. I don't want to panic and run to the doctor when it's not necessary. It so helps to read what you wrote. I appreciate that. Sure sounds like what is going on.

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

Go to the doctor!

"Pure Michigan"

AuntG · ‎03-09-2010

My aches and pains get worse each year. It would be wise to contact your doctor, just as a precaution. I plan to spend time this year on the Wellness Board just to look for tips and suggestions.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

I assume you are talking about your hips, though you aren't clear about that. Generally speaking - hip arthritis pain presents as pain in the groin area because that is where the hip joint is located - pain on the outer aspect of the hip can have numerous causes like bursitis or can be caused by pinched nerves in your spine.You need to see a doctor to get x rays and perhaps an MRI to determine what the source of the pain is so it can be treated.

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

I'm only having a bit of achy going on now. But next visit with my doctor (soon) we'll go to this conversation. Thanks all!

I should sign off my achy breaky bod.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@qualitygal What do you mean TOP OF THE LEG JOINTS??? Hips? Knees?

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

@SeaMaiden, top of my leg joint. Left one is fine and dandy and the right one is only achy/sore today. I'd had an adjustment at the Chiro's the day before for a different problem. It's so good to be out of that pain!!!

sweetee2 · ‎06-21-2015

My I suggest to all of you going to a massage therapist. I know from personal experience that they can do wonders for aches and pains. My DIL works for a Cyropractor and is scheduled out for 6 months at a time. When you are in pain your muscles tighten up which makes it worse. I guarantee you will fill better.