Hi, I’m a new member…..

Feebus

Hi My name is Rosie,

I have Osteo A in both hips, but the left one is worse, have had an x ray during lockdown amazingly !! The pain is getting worse, stabbing pain in groin and pain in knee. Currently taking paracetamol and codeine..I would be grateful for any helpful advice.😊

Sharon_K

Hi Rosie

welcome to the community it is lovley to have you here. Osteoarthritis of the hips can be very painful, glad that you have got some pain killers. Don't be afraid to go back to your GP if these are nothelping enough. Are you planning to have hip replacements? Here is a link about managing hipe pain

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/november/ways-to-help-manage-hip-pain/

I thought you might also like to see some ideas for exercise

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-hips/

This section covers osteoarthritis of the hip generally

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-oa-of-the-hip/

I hope I haven't bombarded you with too much. I am sure our members will give you lots of support and that you will find others here with similar experience

Best Wishes

Sharon

Feebus

Hi Sharon, Thankyou for your lovely welcome ! The exercise info is very helpful, I do practice yoga, and some of the exercises I’m familiar with…I don’t want to go down the surgery option just yet, so I’ll persevere with exercise and painkillers !!! Thanks again, Rosie.