Trochanteric Bursitis: This condition involves inflammation of the bursa over the trochanteric area of the hip, leading to pain and tenderness. It's a common cause of hip pain and can be related to repetitive activities, direct blows to the area, or poor posture, which might irritate the nerves and cause the described symptoms.

Piriformis Syndrome: This condition occurs when the piriformis muscle, which runs from the base of the spine to the thighbone, compresses or irritates the sciatic nerve. It can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the hip and down the leg, matching the description of weird nerve pain.
Hip Osteoarthritis: Wear and tear on the hip joint can lead to osteoarthritis, causing pain and stiffness in the hip area. While it might not directly cause "nerve pain," the inflammation and bone spurs associated with osteoarthritis can irritate nearby nerves.
Meralgia Paresthetica: This is a condition characterized by numbness, tingling, and burning pain in the outer part of the thigh due to compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. It could be considered if the pain is more localized to the outer thigh.

Avulsion Fracture or Stress Fracture: Although less common, a fracture in the hip area could cause significant pain and might be accompanied by nerve symptoms if the fracture irritates nearby nerves. Missing this diagnosis could lead to improper healing and further complications.
Metastatic Bone Disease: Cancer that spreads to the bone can cause pain and might be accompanied by neurological symptoms if the tumor compresses or invades nerves. This is a critical diagnosis not to miss due to its severe implications.
Osteonecrosis (Avascular Necrosis): This condition involves the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply. It can cause hip pain and, if nerves are involved, could lead to the described symptoms. Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent further bone collapse.

Neuroma: A benign growth on a nerve can cause pain, numbness, and tingling. While rare in the hip area, it's a possibility if other diagnoses are ruled out.
Inflammatory Arthropathies (e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis): These conditions can cause hip pain and, in some cases, nerve involvement due to inflammation. They are less common causes of isolated hip pain but should be considered in the appropriate clinical context.
Infection (Osteomyelitis, Septic Arthritis): Infections of the bone or joint can cause severe pain and might be accompanied by neurological symptoms if the infection spreads to involve nerves. These are medical emergencies and, although rare, must be considered in the differential diagnosis.