What will be ruled in or out with an injection of lidocaine in lateral hip?

I have been having lateral hip pain for over 20 years. At first, it was only when I extended my leg out to the side, like rollerblading and line dancing. I gave those up and was ok most of the time. But now when going for a walk it will start being painful. Not excruciating, more dull and achy.  I've seen 3 ortho Drs a surgeon and pain management. Yesterday was my first time seeing the 3rd ortho Dr. He said he suspects bursitis, but when he pushed on my hip, though it hurt some, not horrible pain. He then injected lidocaine for diagnostic purposed. That didn't help at all and actually made it worse.So painful that it was all I could do not to cry. I also have pain at the very top of my butt on that side and sometimes have groin pain that wakes me at night. What do you think he will discover from the lidocaine injection? Any suggestions on how to get relief. X rays show no arthritis. I am supposed to start PT on Tues. Oh, I also forgot, I had an EMG and it came back normal, nothing wrong except slight "impingment" at L5 which accounts for my tingling toes but not my hip. Thanks.

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