Arthritis in hip

[suffolkcelt]

I've been running with hip pain for last year and finally managed to convince my GP to x - ray which confirmed worst fears that I'm 1/2 way to requiring a hip replacement. I've been told to stay off road which I can deal with but also advised to reduce my running and think about other sports. I am keen to continue hill running hopefully into old age and wondering if anyone has overcome similar adversity and if so how. Also keen to get second opinion. Live in Sussex but can travel.

[Mike T]

44 is a bit on the young side to have significant wear and tear hip arthritis unless there is a history of injury to the joint of one sort or another. It is worth seeing a sports physio to make sure there is not another cause for the pain and the changes on the x-ray aren't a red herring.