chronic pain

[carmela]

I have had pain and stiffness in my left hip for a number of years after a longterm infection from ingrown nail (which was removed) and I was told my joints are unusually flexible. For the last eight months this pain has worsened and i have been getting groin and abdomen pain(pcos was ruled out), i have also experienced pain in my left armpit for several years which was made worse after i used chemical type deodorants for excessive sweating, this has also become worse, with numbness in my arm and sharp pains. These pains used to be intermittent/occasional but are now more consistent. Recently i have noticed a small hard lump behind and just under my right ear, about an inch wide.I am suffering anxiety due to worrying about these things. My doctor didn't seem to know what to tell me at all.

[Maria RN]

Hi. Hip pain has many possible causes. Managing hip pain would depend on the underlying condition.
You'd find more information from the following sites:
http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/hipsurgery/a/hippain.htm
http://www.drjoshua.com/2009/07/27/hip-pain/

Some ear lumps are may be sebaceous cyst:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebaceous_cyst

I hope that you would discuss with your doctor how your symptoms have been affecting you. Your doctor may refer you to specialists if necessary.