1. Community
  2. Bones, joints and muscles
  3. Polymyalgia Rheumatica and GCA

Incredibly painful groin joints/area

Posted , 4 users are following.

Nervex
Nervex

Hi,

I've been having back and hip pain for months and months now and after X-Rays and MRIs still have no idea what is causing it, I am due to see my GP again next week and hopefully be referred for more.

I have a very tender spot on my spine between my shoulder blades, specifically an area of bone that hurts to touch and causes a lot of pain when I lean forward or move my shoulders/shoulder blades back. It's a dull, quick pain that almost feels like a lump or something rubbing but it is always in the same spot/area. Pain killers don't seem to make any difference and it's getting worse.

My hips are also causing me a lot of pain. If I stand still and thrust/move my hips forward, I experience a sharp pain in both hip joints/groin that sometimes jolts down my bum. It stops me from stretching and being able to fully flex my legs. I can feel this whenever my hip is being pushed forward, the pain doesn't seem to occur if my hip is resting or 'sat back', I can stretch my legs very well, but if my hip is forward then the pain is extreme and almost feels like nerve twitches are stopping me extended.

The easiest way to describe an example of this pain is by standing still and moving my feet out as if I am trying to do the splits - almost as soon as I start stretching the pain in my groin and hips starts.

Another example: if I lay flat on my back (with my knees up and feet on the floor, hands down by my side and legs slightly apart) and try to lift my bum off the floor and thrust my hip upwards, the pain starts. It seems like the pain is most apparent whenever my legs are further apart but different movements/stretches are causing the exact same pain. Generally stiff and painful. But if my hips are not under pressure, then I have no pain or stress in my groin joints when walking or doing regular things.

It'smaking me feel very fatigued and anxious! 

I was tested for a gene that increases the chance of having Ankylosing Spondylitis, but this, other blood tests and all my scans came back fine according to my doctor. I'm a 24 year old, generally healthy male and I'm eager to figure out what's going on and how I can relieve the pain.

Any ideas?

Thanks, 

Chris

 

1 like, 4 replies

4 Replies

  • tina-uk_cwall
    tina-uk_cwall Nervex

    Posted

    Hello Chris, I'm so sorry to hear that you are experiencing so much pain. You have posted your question on the PMR/GCA forum, so believe me, we all sympathise with your pain.

    however, PMR/GCA is an auto immune condition that manifests itself by causing inflamation in the large joints that results in extreme pain.

    chris I am not medically qualified but I can say with confidence that you are not suffering from PMR. I say this because it is an age related condition, and you are years far to young.

    you say you have had scans that come back clear. Now is the time to request your gp refers you to a specialist, hopefully they will perform other tests etc and diagnose a condition that easily responds to medication.

    in the meantime I would see if you could get your thread transferred to another forum, one that deals with joint and/or muscle pain other than PMR, hopefully that way you will receive more replies. Simply click on the report flag at the bottom left hand side of your link then follow the instructions. All the best Chris, with regards from christina 

    • Nervex
      Nervex tina-uk_cwall

      Posted

      Didn't realise I'd clicked into this section! Will re-post. Thanks :_
  • cindy63197
    cindy63197 Nervex

    Posted

    Keep looking until you find the causes.  In the hip area you might find you have Pirformus syndrome, which is a tighening of the abductor muscles of the hip.  Some of these things are not appearent on scans or the other tests that doctors perform.
  • bronwyn97278
    bronwyn97278 Nervex

    Posted

    Hi Chris;  I have re-read your post - although not  PMR component....but have you thought of asking on the Fibromyalgia site?  I am not saying this is your answer, but when you get a :sharp pain, especially around Scapulars and Groin, ????maybe due to ligaments/muscles  refusing/complaining....just a thought.   The way this condition is finally, and I do mean finally, diagnosed, is by ruling out Everything Else....some say caused by being overly stressed re some issue/s  in your life, and it certainly in a Very Stressful Life we live in, today.....keep asking/seeking and try to find others who have/are complaining of similar symptoms....and let me know what you come up with...never feel that you are alone on your search, as it makes all the difference when you know others are there/understanding your feelings/emotions....Bron
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.