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Breast Cancer | Last Active: Feb 19, 2023 | Replies (24)

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@jbp I have had a sore hip for three months. I got an x-ray that showed "mild degenerative changes" which do not explain the pain, and the pain is not in a joint. I mainly suffer pain lying down on that side and it wakes me up.

I have done PT for two months with no effect whatsoever. Not exercises, mainly massage and heat.

How did your mets to hip get diagnosed? My cancer doctor just keeps referring me to PCP.

I am seeing my orthopedist and wonder what kind of imagine to request. And whether I need contrast or not (kidneys not great).

So sorry you are dealing with this.

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The orthopedist should have a good idea of what to image if it is a mechanical or bone issue. I would want to get confirmation that it is not metastasized breast cancer. I just read an article in Medscape of a situation just like yours that was metastasized BC. I’m really sorry that this is scary - I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news. But it would be best if it was caught early. Best wishes for the upcoming MD visit - perhaps the orthopedist will diagnose it as something more simple with good outcomes! Keeping you in my prayers!