Swollen area on upper thigh

I always have pain in my hip joints to varying degrees.

Currently I’m having a flare up of pain all over my body, including deep aching joints, tenderness and skin sensitivity that feels sore when anything touches it.

I bump into things regularly, sometimes when I’m dizzy, other times when I’m fatigued with little energy.

My upper thigh, just below my hip joint, has a swelling of around two or maybe three inches across and one inch deep. It feels like fluid. It’s sore if pressed, though not bruised or red?

I was wondering if it was bursitis? But it’s on a place that’s bumped when I walk into the corner of a unit.

Anyone else had this happen?

 

I’ll watch and see if it clears, for a couple of weeks. Not the energy to get to see GP yet.

Thanks.

 

Can you walk ok? I concur with @Trish, always best to ask your doctor. You may try icing the area to see if it helps.

Let us know what the dr says.

 

Morning @Trish & @Milo

I’ve had to make an appointment for tomorrow, I’m dreading going as I feel so unwell and the pain is horrible, but the swelling has increased.

I’ll let you know.

That’s a good idea Trish, if I can’t make it (being taken by my parents) I’ll at least be able to ask for a telephone consultation.

Thanks.

 

Thanks @Trish

I don’t know if I’ll be able to get there, I feel dreadful at the moment.

Got bad nausea and breathless - may be a nurofen I took?

I’m so exhausted, I just want to be left alone.

The thought of a waiting room ... good grief.

Edited to update: I’ve had to cancel appointment. I feel dreadful. I’m having a telephone consultation tomorrow, thanks for suggesting that.

 

Thank you @Trish

 

When I had an acute problem I phoned the out of hours line after 7pm. It sounded serious so the out of hours doctor telephoned me and within an hour called at my house. Might this help?

 

Thanks for that, yes that would be helpful.

 

@dangermouse

I know how difficult it can be to leave the house for a medical appointment when feeling ill. That has happened to me twice recently ( in last 9 months). I did speak to the doctor by phone and the rapid response nurse came out within an hour. One symptom was a rash so she photographed it with her iPad to show the doctor. Perhaps you could photograph it on a phone and send it to GP. Just a thought.

Most importantly, hope you feel a lot better soon.

 

Thanks @Binkie4

That’s a good idea too - thanks.

 

My lovely lady GP just rang me.

She thinks it sounds like bursitis but needs to see it.

She asked if I could possibly attend surgery, I can’t at the moment as my ME is bad and I’m not well enough. I told her the waiting room noise etc would not be great for me.

She’s arranging a visit for today or tomorrow. I’ll let you know.

She wanted to arrange pain relief but I can’t tolerate it.

She arrived! That was quick!

It is bursitis. As I cannot take pain killers she will refer for an injection but if I’m not up to attending I won’t be able to get it done.

 

Re being denied treatment, if you are up to it, you can complain with or without the help of a free advocacy service. General information leaflet: https://www.cqc.org.uk/sites/default/files/20171128_6642_cqc_how_to_complain_leaflet_final_web.pdf

Also look up the GP practice on the CQC web site and you can express a concern there.

 

Yes, that’s the main thing. It was the Dr who insisted on the home visit - I thought I’d heard wrong at first. She was quick too.

She’s prescribed more Difflam cream - an anti inflammatory cream that I can use and it helps.

I know. Ice helps but I’m limited as to what I can use regarding pain killers.

Yeah, I hope I’m well enough too. This is a big problem area for ME patients isn’t it. We need to access care but can’t get to it. I hope NICE guidance group is understanding this issue. I can’t get to have a smear test either, as I’m just not up to it.

 

Oh, that’s something I wasn’t aware of. Thanks.