I greatly appreciate all of the insight to my question regarding hip and back pain.

I have had extensive imaging done, and yes I have lots of arthritis, yes I have had two hip replacements, yes I have had six back surgeries, but they cannot relate the pain I am having to any of that. Sooooo, guess what I think it is!!!??? We live in the tension of wanting to be off of prednisone and needing to live our lives with as little pain as possible.

I appreciate all of the remarks. There is some comfort in knowing I am not alone.