Trouble Walking on Left Leg

I mentioned this problem a few months ago but it is becoming an even more serious issue.  I've been on Pred for PMR for over 2 years and over the last 6 months an issue has emerged with my left leg.  During that time stiffness in the left inner thigh and buttocks has progressed now to where I have discomfort most of the time just walking on it.  I get a sense of strain in the inner thigh and sometimes on the outer thigh, often with some pain with most steps I take.  I'd almost use the word 'unstable' to describe the condition.  A recent x-ray showed the left hip to be normal.  I'm now finding it difficult just going from room to room.  My doctor says Pred weakens muscles and possibly this is the case.  I wonder if doing light daily stretches has strained or torn a muscle or if this just another problem resulting from being on Pred.  I'd welcome any thoughts you have or experiences like this.  Is my rheumatologist the best person to determine what is the cause and if anything can be done to treat it?  Is  there another specialist better trained in this area that I should speak to?

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