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Hip problems

December 9, 2015 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Dr. med Ralf von Seckendorff

I am M, 72, had two minor strokes in 14 and 15 with no lasting effects and have been experiencing problems in both hip areas for some time. I have a known spinal stenosis that occasionally causes sciatica-like issues every few months. Currently, I only have a slight pulling sensation in the lower back area. Strangely, the hip problems are not constant, as shaking one leg lightly can sometimes allow me to walk pain-free for the next half hour ??!! I also have nighttime calf cramps, which I have been successfully treating with magnesium for about 4 weeks. Since I am in Spain during the winter, I do not want to see a doctor here. My medication: Tamsulosin Metformin Aspirin 100 Simvastatin Omeprazole Candesartan Magnesium Best regards,

Dr. med Ralf von Seckendorff

Dear inquirer, please describe your hip problems in more detail. When do the pains occur? Have you ever had an X-ray? How and where exactly are the pains? Kind regards