Re: Knee pain

Seeing the Dr again 2nd May so will see what he comes up with next.

Re: Knee pain

Ho Doc as you don't have a cause suggesting a remedy isn't easy.

I have had knee pain on and off ever since I tore my Meniscus, the acute phase of that lasted 3 months.
Some days I had to drag my leg down the field to walk Chloe the pain was so bad. Had I fallen over I would never have got up

The doctor was useless and said take a pain killer come back in a few months if it doesn't get better.

To help with the pain I applied ice when sitting ( ice wrapped in a tea towel 10 mins at a time ) and elevated my leg , in bed I put a pillow between my knees to keep the knee stable.

I also purchased a knee support which seemed to help.

It got better gradually but I still get twinges and when it does I dig out the knee support.

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Regular goes on my exercise bicycle cured knee pain, starting soft setting upwards. Climbing stairs in shops strengthened all the muscles over a couple of weeks. No pills or creams.

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I have nearly shaken off my own knee pain. I was training really hard last year - running that is - without any problems but I turned over in bed and something went on the inner side of my right knee. I really thought my running days were over as it felt like it was never going to get better. I didn't run for around 6 months and suddenly I could tell it was healing as it was no longer on my mind at times. I can run again now .

Point of the above is there is a lack of blood to various parts of the knee - cartilage - ligaments etc and healing can take a long time. Not good news I know but maybe a support might help in the interim.

Many end up under the knife but I was glad I didn't go down that route. Then again exploratory surgery might be the only way to figure out what is wrong with your knee.

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Many thanks some very good tips.

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Doc, I think Meg's suggestion of a good knee support is a good idea for the time being, but even then the support and the medication, is not doing anything to find the cause. I am wondering if it would be worthwhile asking to see a physiotherapist or chiropractor?

Secondly, as to sleeping. I have one knee that plays up from time to time, and my chiropractor told me to put a small cushion or pillow between my knees when lying on my side in bed, and it I find it instant relief. A cheap and cheerful way to feel better for me, and it works - give it a try.

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Doc where is the pain, is it in one area of the knee.
Does movement make it worse,
Is is a constant ache or a stabbing pain,
Is the knee hot or swollen .

Try to evaluate these things then you should be able to get some idea of the cause by putting the symptoms into Google .

Remember an x-ray only shows the structure of the knee and not soft tissue so can only help with the diagnosis of certain conditions. Others may require a scan.

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I would ask for a referral to see a physiotherapist . I have had back and hip pain and got referred to a physio and it's really helped me .
I think in some places you can refer yourself ? Can't do any harm anyway .

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Doc all the ideas are good and worth trying, as you may find that one of them does the trick.
I wake every morning with pain in my ankles and knees, but nobody can diagnose the cause, as when I get up and move about for 2-3 hours it disappears. ( I think it may be mild arthritis!)
I have a snack before going to bed and 400mg of Ibuprofen, which often helps me wake with very little pain. I find that a few days of this helps reduce the inflammation so i can then have a few days without the pain or pills... but it comes back within a week.
Your pain sounds quite bad so, if they can't diagnose the cause you will be on painkillers for life. I would be tempted to press your doctor for further test to establish what is causing it, because there may be a better treatment than pain relief.

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Hi Meg. The pain is on the right side of my knee there is no swelling. The pain is a constant throb only goes when i have taken medication. Sometimes when im walking the dog i wonder how i manage to get round the country lanes but i do it somehow.