Hi all
I've had some leg/hip pain for a few weeks now. Didn't notice anything untoward until last weekend when I noticed a lump. At the very stop of my thigh, no where near my hip. It's about 6-7cm long abs about 3am wide. Hard to touch, it's painful to walk. And move my leg in certain directions.
I'm 43 and in peril. So initially put the pains and aches down to that
I saw the go today and she agreed it's not related to the usual hip pain she would expect swelling to be on the side. Not the front, top of thigh.
I've not injured it or fallen
She asked me what I thought it could be to which I answered I've gone from "it's a strained muscle to the worse possible case scenario" couldn't bring myself to say cancer out loud.
She couldn't give me any answers and has referred me for an urgent ultrasound, and said an X-ray would be pointless and the Musculoskeletal department, however I am already under this department for a separate issue I had with my elbow and was only seen two weeks ago after a 2.5 year wait!
I presume the ultrasound results will go straight to my Gp and if they think there's anything untoward they will contact me? I really have no faith in the nhs lately (despite being a nurse myself!)
Do you think it's worth making another Appt for a few weeks time (it took me ten days to make this one trying to get through on the phone!)
I suppose other than the lump and pain other noticeable symptoms are tiredness (though I do work nights) and a dodgy belly but I think this is anxiety surrounding this and work (it's not a nice place atm)
It hurts to walk. Sit, I'm struggling to lift my leg just to get in the back. Driving is also painful,
She offered me a sick note but I'm in the process of applying for another job so can't really go on the sick (I'm on my feet 12-14 hours a shift, sometimes have to run for emergencies) plus it'll also keep my mind off it I suppose
I haven't really told anyone what time thinking, my DH is away working until the end of April. So I'm feeling a bit panicked and lost. DH knows about the lump as he was home when I found it but not my worries