<s>[INST] An MRI showed mild to intermediate grade diffuse degenerative chondromalacia. I have sharp pain from area of sacroiliac to butt to hip on right side only when I bend to right or put weight on that area or lay on right side. Pain does not radiate down my leg. I have done Phys Ther, chiro treatments and now dr suggests steroid patch to help discomfort. What will that do? I was told there was muscle inflammation. [/INST] Hello,Steroid patch will help improve your situation. If the pain persists, I would recommend trying gabapentin or duloxetine.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist </s>