Aching hip at night

Several of us were on this thread just before Christmas

www.gransnet.com/forums/ask_a_gran/a1330697-Hip-pain-and-sleeping-problems-any-tips

There is also the ongoing hip and knees thread.

Have you been diagnosed with something?

There is also this thread

www.gransnet.com/forums/health/1323695-A-knee-pillow

I went to the doctor about this very subject yesterday and he is referring me for an x-ray. I just use a pillow for support, and take painkillers last thing.
Have you got a specific reason for your pain at night?

Thanks all. I fear I had forgotten about this post after being away
Yes, I do have a reason as many years ago, I was informed I have osteoporosis all due to a side effect of medication that I have been on for many years
However, you would not notice I have the condition as so far I am free of severe pain.

I had an episode of nasty hip pain at night but, to my surprise, it is OK now. I think I must have done something to it at Aquafit. I'd thought, 'Here we go again. Another hip replacement.' Phew.
Sorry. That doesn't help the OP much other than it might improve?

I thought I'd just comment. For ages I had pain in my right hip area which was waking me up every night. Once I was up and about, no pain. I went to the doctor as I was worried it about my hip bone deteriorating. After examining me, he said that in fact it was a small muscle deep in my buttock that was causing the problem - nothing skeletal. I self-referred myself to the physiotherapist at the hospital who examined me and gave me a few exercises to do at home. I'm now pain-free and just do the exercises for a few days if it seems to be reoccurring. This obviously isn't much help for those needing hip replacements, but may be useful to others.

A strong anti-inflammatory from my GP and a bit of physio cured my hip pain.