Guest guest Posted April 14, 1999 Report Share Posted April 14, 1999 Hello All, I have been suffering from chronic hip pain for approx 5+yrs. At first the pain was in my knee and it was blamed on my RLS. Then I went to physical therapy and it went to my hip. Why, it's still a mystery.For years it was blamed on my RLS and that's how I started on the Neurontin-neuropathic pain. Well it didn't work for that, but it did quite my PLMS alot. So, I'm still on it. After years of my complaining, finally, I am beginning a series of nerve blocks in my obturator nerve. What a difference. The pain Dr. seems to think that I may have a nerve entrapment in the area of the femoral nerve ,artery and vein.I had significant relief from the pain, but WOW, did I feel my RLS!! Could have been a reaction to the block, I'll know when I have the next one on the 21rst-can't wait! Anyway, the pain is deep and constant. Of course, the weather makes it worse as does stress and my menstral. These affect both my hip and RLS. But I had went to a Chiropractor, Orthopedist, Rheumatologist and an Actupuncturist. All, to no avail-unfortunately. I do agree that it's easy for both the person and the Dr's to blame everything on RLS, but I know from personal experience that it's not always the case. To include constant and persistant sleep depravation can also cause a host of health problems in and of it's self. If you know in your heart that another symptom is unrelated to RLS, then you must be adament in pursuing the cause. Just my opinion Take care le R.I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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