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What Causes Hip And Shin Pain In An Elderly Woman?

Recently I have had problems after walking short didtance with hip and shin pain this affects right hip and shin and sometimes I wake up with pain in hip and shin. I am used to exercise and have always done plenty of walking. Could this be the beginning of an arthritic condition. I am 58 years old.
Fri, 8 Jan 2016
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Yes this can be beginning of arthritis problem. But more likely it can be weakness of bone i.e osteoporosis. You need to get your investigation of knee and hip x rays to see for arthritis. BMD and vitamin D test can further needed to investigate for osteoporosis. Till then you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Vitamin D3 can be of use to fulfill vitamin D deficiency. You can You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.Hope I have answered your query.If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Hip And Shin Pain In An Elderly Woman?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Yes this can be beginning of arthritis problem. But more likely it can be weakness of bone i.e osteoporosis. You need to get your investigation of knee and hip x rays to see for arthritis. BMD and vitamin D test can further needed to investigate for osteoporosis. Till then you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Vitamin D3 can be of use to fulfill vitamin D deficiency. You can You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.Hope I have answered your query.If you have any further questions then don t hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you. Wishing you good health. Take care.