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Having Chondromalacia Since Childhood. Having Knee Problems, Hip Pain. On Medicines. Suggestions?

Hi, I have chondromalacia which I have had since a child. I am 49 and female. I have had many operations regarding this. The last was for a meniscus tear, fluid, to clean up some bits floating etc. I have been told I need to have both knees fully replaced. Apparently I am too young at the moment. I take panadeine forte for the pain and ibrufen. I am also on prednisilone, methotrexate for eczema and psoriasis, endep for sleeping and vitamin d due to bone marrow . My problem is that I am getting severe hip bone pain. It is an ache that will not go away, it wakes me, hurts when I am sitting etc. I am wondering if this would be connected to my knee problems and what I can do about it. Thanks so much
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The apin in your hip bone could be related to chrtonic steroid and methotrexate intake. A decrease in levels of Viutamin D 3 may also be responsible for the pain. A few blood tests will help in detecting the exact cause.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
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Having Chondromalacia Since Childhood. Having Knee Problems, Hip Pain. On Medicines. Suggestions?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The apin in your hip bone could be related to chrtonic steroid and methotrexate intake. A decrease in levels of Viutamin D 3 may also be responsible for the pain. A few blood tests will help in detecting the exact cause. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com