Hip pain...what is it really? Help...

[LUV12]

So over a few months ago, i've been having pain in my hip thigh area.  I don't know what it is. If it's arthritis. I've read a few that can be RA but i'm not sure what it is. I have not been to the doctor to check to see what it is. I just want to hear from someone similar to my situation or any feedback about similar arthiritis problems. I'm not sure if this is one, but it sounds similar to a few hip problems that i've read. I can feel it at the joint of my hip and leg, but it's affect my thigh and lower butt and my hip all together. I can't squat, get up from a chair, or sit on a chair. It only hurts in pain when i move it.  It has started up when i just recently started working out. I notice that. If i don't work out for a while, it does not hurt. But when i start to work out, it aches. I was trying to see if maybe after I get out of my intense workout routine, it'll be better, but it feels like it's getting worse. It hurts everyday.  My right hip is different. I can pop it in and out. I used to do that all the time, but i haven't done it in a few years.  I'm thinking that that may cause the pain now. I never realized what it could do to me in the long run. I'm only 23, and having really bad lower backaches and my right hip hurting like crazy.  If i go to the doctor, what should i know about as far as to the point in asking what to test for. I didn't want to go to the doctor first because i thought they might just give me pain killers and that is not what i'm asking for.  I want to know what is it, how it looks, or what might cause it. What kind of arthiritis does this sound familiar to? Anyone who is of help is greatly appreciated.

[Jaybay]

You're doing a lot of second-guessing and speculating.  Just go see your doctor!  They can't force you take pain pills, and you won't get better until you get this problem properly diagnosed.  Let your doctor do his job and don't worry about what tests to ask for.  I'm certain your doc will come up with plenty of testing without any other ideas.  :-)