I have pain in my buttocks and legs. These pains are with me all the time when I lie down. Sometimes I have to stand upright to get some comfort. Also my legs swell and I have to sit down. We cannot answer without diagnostic testing.
Pain radiating into the legs can indicate a back injury with nerve involvement.
Even if it is arthritis, you can get relief. We encourage you to see a physician for a full evaluation and treatment plan. Three years is too long to suffer with recurring pain. Foot fracture I sustained a transverse fracture at the base of my fifth metatarsal in my right foot two days ago. From what I've read on the Internet, this time frame may be correct.