I think I have hip bursitis in my right hip.  I have had horrible pain in my hip on and off since last summer.  Some weeks it is really bad and some weeks it is non-existent.

Bursitis is caused by inflammation of a bursa, a small jelly-like sac that usually contains a small amount of fluid. Bursae are located throughout the body, most importantly around the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and heel. They act as cushions between bones and the overlying soft tissues, and help reduce friction between the gliding muscles and the bone. The main symptom of hip bursitis is pain at the point of the hip. The pain usually extends to the outside of the thigh area. In the early stages, the pain is usually described as sharp and intense. Later, it may feel more achy and spread out.

I am going to the doctor in a little while to have it checked out.  I have avoided going to the doctor since last summer because I do not want to hear him say I have to not run on it.  I am hoping he will give me some steroids or something to bring down the swelling and I will be on my way.  REALLY hoping that I don’t need a cortisone shot or some type of draining procedure that involves big needles, etc.  It better not effect my run this evening.  Hate this. 

PS - I am choosing to believe this is 100% activity related and has nothing to do with age and no one can tell me different!!!  *puts fingers in ears and starts repeating la la la la*  :shrug:

PPS - The above picture is an actual rendering of my butt.  Just thought you should know that.  :thumbsup: