OMG, you have really been through it for a long time. I am so sorry. The pain is unbearable in my hip, no pain in my back. But had the MRI today anyway. I will have results in the next couple of days. Like you, I know the difference between back pain and hip pain. And my hip hurts all the time. PT helped a lot in the beginning, but then I had to stop b/c the pain was getting worse. I don't understand that unless some exercise was actually hurting the hip. Who actually ordered your MRI? I like my orthopedic dr., but maybe another opinion would be wise. Seems like we're doing all the work trying to figure out our pain. Keep in touch!