New Development

It seems like I have some pretty exciting news to report. However, I'm trying not to have expectations because I have gotten my hopes up so many times before. I went to physical therapy very early Friday morning and we talked about how difficult it has been for me to sit and the general increase in my pain levels. I also have been doing the hip exercises which are simply lifting my left hip in three different positions. Even though it is minimal movement, it hurts a lot, especially when compared to my right hip.

As we were talking, we decided it's time to get x-rays and an MRI of my hip to see if there's any possible problems. Stacey has had four patients with vestibulitis who all either had a tear in their hip muscle or their bone was scraping the nerve. As you can see by this picture, the hip is located right next to your pelvic floor, sit bones, and all the muscles that have been giving me difficulty. For the first time in my life I am hoping there is something wrong with me. If they do find something in my hip, it can be corrected by surgery. All four women who had hip problems do not see Stacey anymore. It took them awhile to get better, but they still got there. It would be so comforting to actually know an end was in sight. I wouldn't mind if someone told me the end was 5 years from now. At least I would know there was going to be an end.

Luckily, I don't have to go all the way to NY for my hip to be looked at. Unfortunately, the doctor can't fit me in until February 26th. I'm going to call every day hoping for a cancellation. Tennis season officially starts February 8th, so I would like some answers before we really get into the swing of things... no pun intended. My best case scenario would be finding something wrong with my hip, but still able to play this season, and worry about surgery the beginning of May. But, of course my health does come first, and if I have to sit out this season, so be it.