Arthritis in the hip!

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Originally Posted by BillyClyde 68

I have developed arthritis in my hip. Hurts bad after games. Went to the Dr and he gave me some medication and it has helped some. Anyone have any advice? Is it time to hang it up? I am in my mid 50's and have called for over 25 years and have done it all?

Billy...I think I'm developing the same condition. We're about the same age and have worked about the same number of years. I experienced severe pain in my hip after games and that was with extra streching, applying both Aspercreme and Icy Hot, Advil, and wearing not only compression pants but 2 pair of compression shorts. Feel that if I don't do all that the hip is just going to give out. Problem has continued through baseball/softball season. Working in the cool, damp, wet spring and early summer here has been murder.
I don't know about you, but it always hurt more after the game (esp.the next day) than during the game. The area of pain for me extends from my right hip down to the cheek of my butt.
Aside from replacement (and I am scheduled to see a doc) any advice from you or anyone else on coping with and managing the pain when working a game?