Trapped Nerve In Groin

[ethandron]

I think I have the above.
I have bilateral hip replacements but this seems different. It happened three weeks ago and resolved itself in two days. This morning I could barely get out of bed due to the pain I experienced when trying to manoeuvre my leg.
I’ve done everything I can to resolve this, assuming it is a trapped nerve, including ibruprofen, gentle exercise, heat and cold, resting, etc., but am concerned as it’s happened twice within a few weeks and never happened before.
Anyone had a trapped nerve in their groin and had it happen more than once? Was it a trapped nerve? Should I be worried? Thanks.

[spathiphyllum]

Please could you try and explain the pain? Is it a sharp pain or a dull pain, does it feel isolated or does it spread?

[spathiphyllum]

And did the pain become worse when you did minor excersize?

[Sqad]

^^^...good post AND was there any numbness in the thigh or pins and needles in the inner thigh?

[ethandron]

The pain is quite sharp, I’m now able to walk but not move my leg in a normal manner. When going upstairs I have to life the affected leg from my pelvis rather than with the thigh muscles, sort of swing it. The pain is in my groin, down my thigh, over my knee, and initially down to my foot but not now. No pins and needles or numbness.
Thank you both for your responses.

[Sqad]

Thank you for your reply.
I presume that you have a cemented prosthesis.I cannot in any way convince myself that you are describing a "trapped nerve" although i cannot rule it out.
The most likeliest of causes is that of loosening of the femoral head of the prosthesis (osteolysis....melting away of the cement)
My advice, should it be considered worthy is to give it another 2-3 months to see if ir subsides and if it doesn't or indeed the frequency of pain increases, then you should see your GP.

To differentiation whether this is indeed nerve entrapment or prosthesis problems may require X-Rays/MRI scans.

[ethandron]

No, it’s not cemented as both my hips are Birmingham resurfaced non cemented ones, which I’ve not had any trouble with...till now.
I have seen my consultant and had X-rays every year since I had them done...16 years ago...until last time when it was decided to leave it two years, typical! I also had blood tests to see if there was any ‘metal’ in my blood as there was some concern at the time about metal on metal hip replacements. I was fine.
Your opinion is always considered worthy Sqad, whether or not I or anyone else agrees or disagrees with you, and I thank you for taking the time to reply, it is very much appreciated.
I will see how it goes but if it happens again before my next consultant appointment I think I’ll get in touch and bring the appointment forward.
Thanks again.

[spathiphyllum]

Not long till the average replacement time? May be something to consider.. Not a lot of knowledge on the subject though.

[spathiphyllum]

I don't have* that is..