@ lioness - low back issues - stenosis, nerve impingement L3,4 and 5 - plus, hard fall that left bruised right thigh- hip to knee nearly 2 years ago, possibly that could have bruised/damaged the ilio-tibial band? After that fall, I also had shingles on that right thigh, so am not sure I'm not dealing with some post-herpetic neuralgia also.
We have an outdoor hot spring in which I have swum laps 40 years, but have not been there for over a year...you are correct - I should get back to swimming, or at least walking in that warm water. Used Topricin, but that seemed to almost make it worse. I do take magnesium, but not calcium or potassium supplements. And need to figure out a way to get some turmeric down!!! Thanks for your interest, and for all the good suggestions - and I think I'll have a ginger beer with vodka this evening! Wishing you were here to share!!