Just want this pain to stop
Really, really struggling today. Earlier this year I was diagnosed with bilateral dysplasia and a labral tear on the right side. Thankfully no arthritis. At the time, my hips would mostly only bother me after intense exercise and I learned to avoid certain movements that made it worse. My doctor said to keep doing what I was doing with going to the gym, as long as I wasn't having any immediate pain with movement. I kept doing my normal routine, and added competitive swimming too since I thought it would be okay. Now, months later, something has seriously gone wrong and I'm not really sure what happened. My right hip is in constant 6-7/10 pain for the past couple days. It's miserable. I've been waiting for a surgical consultation that's happening in a few weeks, because the original specialist I saw said it was too complicated for him. Tried to get in sooner but they have nothing available. Ibuprofen doesn't touch the pain. What do I do? Crutches? Ice? Heat? Even sitting and laying down is painful. Absolutely any advice is welcome!
Posted Sep 25, 2026, 12:43 PM UTC