I have always been fit, and a good walker. Recently the top of my left leg has become very painful, and walking very difficult. It clicks and then gives way. The doctor said it was Bursitus and I had a cortizone injection. Now the pain is in the top of both legs, and I find walking difficult. I am very low in mood and very tired, and my legs become restless at night. Could it be fibromyalgia?

It won't be fibromyalgia. If you have time to check your symptoms against our new fibromyalgia 'trigger point' illustration in the fibromyalgia section on the website, you'll see the very wide distribution of the tender areas required for a diagnosis.

Let the injection take its course but perhaps consider applying some Atrogel in addition.

It does sound like an overuse injury, something the doctor suspects too, as rest and anti-inflammatory medicines are the standard prescription for these.

Remember to apply some frozen peas for 10 minutes a day and perhaps try cycling as pedalling relies upon the bottom muscles rather than the front of the leg.

Best wishes, you'll be back walking in a few weeks.

Earle