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Hip pain in middle of the night; dull ache that wakes me up. What could it be?

By Anonymous April 28, 2009 - 1:11pm
 
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I am in my mid-30s, and have recently been having pain in my hips in the middle of the night. It reminds me of the RLS (restless leg syndrome) commercials, although I do not have any of these symptoms (no needle-sensation, no crawling-sensation). It is a dull ache, and I try to move my hips and legs around to get rid of the pain (it feels like it is deep inside, not a muscle or bone), but moving it seems to irritate it a little more. It is actually not on my hip bone, but closer to the middle of my "gluteus maximus" on each side. It's been happening the past few weeks, always around 2am or 3am and wakes me up.

I've been taking some ibuprofen, and eventually falling back asleep, but would rather not have to keep taking medication.

When I was pregnant with my child 3 years ago, I had a real problem with my sciatic (spelling?) nerve in my hips. Feels similar, but not the same.

Any suggestions?

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Anonymous

i finally went to doctor and had an MRI which revealed a torn labrum and tendinitis (from old rodeo injuries and other sports injuries which were totally neglected as children growing up in the 70's and 80's.) Then to the Orthopedic Surgeon who recommended physical therapy first before considering surgery. I reluctantly agreed to PT thinking I needed a quick fix operation and PT was just preliminary BS needed by insurance companies. How wrong I was. The PT worked and fast... my hip pain eased up and then went away after 6 weeks. There were 2 specific manual therapies my PT used that I feel did the trick. Basically a rolling pin type device that she rolled on my IT band - extremely deep hard pressure. Then...... pressing her fingers and thumb in my groin at labrum injury site and going to town with deep deep tissue manipulation. Not going to lie, it hurt like hell! The first time she did it, a few tears popped out of my eyes from pain but I know from receiving years of deep tissue massage that it helps. I mean she was up on the table damn near straddling me but I could feel the scar tissue breaking up and popping inside. So glad I didn't insist on surgery and am now a believer in PT for sure! I have no more hip pain, no more sleepless nights tossing and turning, and no surgery required!

April 7, 2016 - 11:52am
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

I have had torn labrum in both hips. OMG IT
REALLY IS PAINFUL. I get injected but honestly never goes Away I have never been offer PT but at this point I wanna try anything. It hurts all time and seems to be gettin worse everyday. I WILL TRY TO REMEMBER TO KEEP U POSTED. WISH ME LUCK How many days did u go a week.

November 28, 2016 - 5:55pm
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Anonymous

I am 55 and have exactly the same problem with my left hip. A recent x-ray has identified osteo-arthritis. My GP has advised a healthy diet and exercise if possible. I run on the treadmill twice a week at the gym without difficulty - for now. There isn't really any treatment and hopefully it won't deteriorate too rapidly. I will be trying the pillow suggestion.

January 8, 2016 - 4:00pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

Dr Joel Wallack from wellness radio might help you. He treats arthritis by removing all gluten so you can absorb all the vitamins he will supply to you to repair bone, muscle etc. Not sure if it works for every ody but acording to him it is easily curable if you follow his diet and suplements at 100%.

December 13, 2016 - 7:16am
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

Stop running, you are only making it worse. There are PT exercises you can do that help tremendously.

August 11, 2016 - 11:49pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

I would stop running immediately. It is the hardest exercise on the hip joint - I know from experience. If you can tolerate a cross trainer/elliptical or some non-impact exercise I would do it!

June 7, 2016 - 10:17am
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Anonymous

Here's the solution, take a long pillow (body pillow) and place between your legs lengthwise -starting mid-thigh or higher and running down beyond your ankles. I used to flip back and forth *due to hip/leg pain 10-11 times a night - now maybe 1-2 times, if at all (only if the pillow slips out) - it must run the full length of your legs. I have passed this on to others (family / friends) and all claim it to be a miraculous solution. I hope this helps you - I know how bad it can get + losing 2-3 hours a night of sleep tossing and turning...sleep well my friends.

December 25, 2015 - 8:53am
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Anonymous

Interesting, I am up now at 6:00 a.m.from which sounds like the EXACT same thing. Did you receive any relief from all of the suggestions. I think the deficiency potassium I will try and watching the Pelvic is not sagging. Reading this triggered a problem I have from doing that so maybe it's causing this problem as well. It's something we do that you don't even notice you are doing and that is letting your hips sag. You can actually feel the improvement when you go into pelvic tilt mode for standing, walking etc. It's something you have to consciously be aware to stop standing as such. I would be interested to know if you got relief?

November 29, 2015 - 7:07am
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Anonymous

I've had the same thing in the past. It got to where it felt like my bed was a board. I got a new, soft, memory foam mattress and I haven't awakened to the hip pain since. Maybe that would help. Just FYI, I got an iComfort mattress by Serta.

October 15, 2015 - 5:59am
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

I too have a iComfort by Serta, and a 2" memory foam topper. Still have the hip pain to some degree.

February 15, 2016 - 8:41am
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