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Hip Pain Above The Greater Trochanter Up To The Iliac Creast. On Medrol Birth Control. MRI Found Strain In External Rotators, Labral Tear. Causes For Hip Pain?

I have been having hip pain in both hips on the lateral aspect above the greater trochanter up to the iliac crest for about 4 months and it is not going away. It hurts when running and I get very stiff afterwards and have to limp. I read somewhere where long term use of birth control pills can cause this. Is that a possible side effect? I have tried a Medrol dose pack, US, stretching , and strengthening. No changes. My insurance finally approved an MRI of one of my hips but only found the external rotators to hava a strain/inflammation and a possible labral tear but not sure if that is the cause of the pain. As I doubt I would have torn both labrums.
Sat, 14 Jul 2012
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Long term use off birth control pills are not likely to cause bone pain or hip pain. Inflammation of the hip joint or labral tear is a more likely cause. You need to consult an orthopedician for a direct examination.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Hip Pain Above The Greater Trochanter Up To The Iliac Creast. On Medrol Birth Control. MRI Found Strain In External Rotators, Labral Tear. Causes For Hip Pain?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Long term use off birth control pills are not likely to cause bone pain or hip pain. Inflammation of the hip joint or labral tear is a more likely cause. You need to consult an orthopedician for a direct examination. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com