Question: 7 months ago on a camping trip. After sleeping i stood up on my left leg, then right. Suddenly the from the right groin areas a searing pain begun. Ever since I have problems walking, balancing, and climbing/descending stairs. Ramps can be terrifying. My leg will support my weight and mechanically it is fine, just seems to be no control of it. At night i would get "Frankenstein" leg where the leg would just lock up. When it happened there was also a sever back spasm that went away with a botox injection.
I am 53yo, was active till this, and had l4-5 surgery (twice ) in XXXXXXX 2006. Iv'e had 2 Drs say no to hernia one say yes to it. I am not sure what to do next as I have had a freind with same condition that was treated for a hernia.

When I am standing Dr's cant find anything (turn head and cough), but my Orthopedist had me lie down then he found the hernia. Sadly today the surgeon couldn't find it.
My right leg is what i call clumsy (lack of finesse) so heavy does work as a description. As the day goes on the heavier it feels.
I dont cross my legs often, but driving is starting to bother my right leg. Sitting I can feel a burning in my thigh (inside leg) along for lack of a better term, inseam.
There have been no direct investigations, just investigations looking for nerve/disc issues. I have had MRI's of the spine and hip. I do rememember many many years ago having imaging done and they said I had a small hernia, but since it wasn't bothering me they were not going to do anything about it (When I was in my 20's).
What further investigations can be done. Would this show up on imaging.

I sat down and cried when I got back from the Surgeon, I was so hoping for this to be the problem, as my life has been hell since this happened.

Thankyou.

JUst came back from the Orthopedic Dr. he wants to do a diagnostic cortosone shot into the hip to see if this aids in pain relief or not. I have had hip MRi's that come back normal.
I am thinking of going to a hernia specialist (Dr here that advertises as specializing in Hernias) for another opinion. This is now keeping me from sleeping (comfort) and as the day wears on I really have issues walking.
The localized pain level in the groin has increased. I am thinking its a sports hernia and they are just having trouble finding it, a new set of eyes might help.