maybe I can cut back on Diet Coke.
As for eating, well, I never miss a meal...
Not sure how much diet Coke you drink, but if it’s a lot you may want to consider cutting back.
What I generally do is try to cut out any possible negative factors. Then see how things go. When you feel better add them back in slowly to see if you can pinpoint the problem activity or item.
I’m having a hip problem right now too, but I have my iPad in the bed and lay on my side. This puts pressure on my hip and it bothers me.
I changed to the other side of the bed to get some relief on that side. It has helped a little.
I go to sleep and wake up in the same position. I know I’m not getting the movement I need to while I sleep, and this is causing part of the problem.
I should probably take the iPad off the bed and lay on my stomach or back.
I am not sure about diet coke...but regular Coke contains Phosphoric Acid....nasty stuff dissolves the bones and you need a HAZMAT license to transport it.
Also most soft drinks contain tons of sugar...to be avoided...look at the label.
If you are doing stretching exercises...you may have stretched the ligaments too much ...without appropriate muscle strength to maintain the joint integrity.
X-rays are good...but a Cat Scan is better....