The Hip Song

I saw my GP this morning (finally!!) and we have some concerns about the hip. He thinks it's muscular, but given how sore it is, we're thinking it needs an xray. Today the pain was about a 9.5 on the 10 scale and I was desperate for some morphine. However, he's given me some Tramadol and I remembered why I stopped taking it.

Hot flashes, sweats and a really agitated, anxious mind space. I had to declutter the bedroom, despite the pain because I felt so dizzy, sick and confused.

I did far too much walking and am paying the price.

The pain is simply destroying my ability to cope. I've had a bad day. I scratched the car door, got a parking ticket and can't walk very far.

I also have a very bored 6 year old who needs to be doing things.

When I was hobbling to the car, I started singing:

Every Step You Take lyrics (the revised edition):

Every step I take
Every limp I make
Every bone I break
Every step I take
The pain is hurting me.

Every single day
Every pain I obey
Every exploratory surgery
Every night I pray:
"Please go away!!"

Oh can't you see
The pain is killing me?
How my poor hip aches
With every step I take.

Every move I make
Every bone I break
Every smile I fake
Every pain killer I take
It'll be hurting me.

Since my diagnosis, I've been lost without a trace
I dont't sleep at night, because of my back brace
I took those tablets and my head is in outer space
I feel so numb and I'm like a mental case
I keep calling doctor, doctor please...

Oh can't you see
I need a cup of coffee?
How my poor hip aches
With every step I take.

Every move I make
Every bone I break
Every smile I fake
Every pain killer I take
It'll be hurting me.

And, just because they're gorgeous (and often suffer from hip dysplasia):