<s>[INST] I have had a sore hip for the best part of a year. I have seen the dr and had further tests. The left hip joint hurts when I press at the hip joint not as much as it used to but I have lost 20kg over time but what I want to know is when I when i press down from the outside of the leg right along the bone it hurts all the way down to my knee and all the way down the calf on the outside to my to my second toe is this called something specific? [/INST] HiThanks for posting your query on HCMI have read and understood your concern.The pain and the tragectory of the pain that you describe points to a sciatica.Also, it may as well be hip osteoarthritis or any other form of peripheral neuropathy. Treatment options for such pain may include:-Different lines of pain drugs depending on pain intensity-Myorelaxants-Steroid shots ocassionally-PhysiotherapyMany of these options may be used together for better results.I will advise you try a pain drug like aceclofenac,  a myorelaxant like miorel and hire the services of a physiotherapist. If pain persist, you see the Doctor  for evaluation and other treatment options.Hope this will helpWish you good health.You may write back if more concernsBest regardsDr Mbuomboh </s>