pain/weakness in leg/groin area

[shivvy]

Sorry the question is a bit vague but the symptoms are a bit vague!
Every now and then I get a 'discomfort' at the very top of my leg in the groin area. It only happens when I am moving and it feels as if my leg is going to give way underneath me. I couldn't describe it as a strong pain but it is very unpleasant. I am not able to feel anything and it is quite hard to identify exactly where the pain/problem is. I don't put weight on the leg and it tends to pass quite quickly.
Anyone got any clue what it might be?

[sqad617]

No idea of your age or the longevity of your symptoms, but in your case I would guess that a physical examination by your GP would reveal the likely problem. Osteoarthritis of the hip. hernia or muscle strain comes to mind.

[shivvy]

thanks sqad617 - I'm a 40 year old female and have experienced this for about a year. I haven't gone to the doctor because it is symptomless for 99% of the time.
It doesn't feel like a bony problem and I used to think that it was a strained muscle but that doesn't explain its reoccurrances. Hadn't thought of a hernia though - maybe I should do a bit of surfing on that.

[Lovinit]

Sounds like a trapped nerve to me., I've experienced this during pregnancy. You should go visit your doctor to see what is causing it.

[andyhiggy26]

do you not think it could be coming from your hip, it sounds like what happened to me and i'm waiting for a hip replacement now