Severe hip and leg pain on one side is something many people with lupus experience, and it's completely valid to feel overwhelmed by it. You're not alone in this.
Lupus can cause hip and leg pain in a few different ways:
- Avascular Necrosis (AVN) — Reduced blood flow to the bone can cause bone damage, often in the hips. It Show Full Answer
Severe hip and leg pain on one side is something many people with lupus experience, and it's completely valid to feel overwhelmed by it. You're not alone in this.
Lupus can cause hip and leg pain in a few different ways:
- Avascular Necrosis (AVN) — Reduced blood flow to the bone can cause bone damage, often in the hips. It can feel like crushing pressure and may cause joint stiffness and muscle spasms. One MyLupusTeam member shared, "My hips feel like they are being crushed at times."
- Corticosteroid use — Long-term use of steroids (common in lupus treatment) can weaken bones and muscles over time, contributing to hip pain.
- Inflammation — Lupus-related inflammation can affect the joints, muscles, and surrounding tissues in the hip and leg area.
- Nerve involvement — Lupus can affect the nervous system, which may cause one-sided sensations or pain. Because the pain is severe and one-sided, it's really important to reach out to a rheumatologist as soon as possible. Catching issues like bone damage early can make a big difference in treatment options and outcomes. Don't try to push through this one alone — your body is asking for attention! 💛
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