What Causes Pain Behind Right Knee And Swelling Under Left Arm?

Posted on Mon, 22 Aug 2016

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Question : Experiencing pain behind my right knee and also on my left side (shoulder,chest area but on my side). I've had a cold since Friday and recently had some swelling under my left arm last week. I don't know if any of this related but felt it was important to mention. The pain isn't unbearable but uncomfortable. Also the pain on my left side hurts mostly when I am laying down even if I lay on the opposite side or on my back. I don't know what this may be or if I should head to the dr right away...
Also, I have tried using banagl (similar to icy hot and bengay) and it has seemed to have not affect on the pain.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
it can be post viral myalgia and arthralgia

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. I think you are having post viral myalgia and arthralgia. In this condition during and after fever patient complain of body and joint ache. I have following questions for you so that I can understand your condition in better way.
1.Do you have fever at present also?
2.Do you have pain on movements or on rest also?
3.What medications you have taken till now ?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (10 hours later)

Hi Dr. XXXXXXX

Thank you for your response. I do not have a fever currently, I did have a slight fever Saturday night. I haven't taken any medication just stuck to soups,teas, lots of fluids, and rest for the most part. I have applied banagl cream to the parts that hurt to no avail however. My leg hurts when I move, however my side hurts when I am laying down no matter what position I lay.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I think you need to take antibiotics and NSAID

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. I have following suggestions for you.
1.Tablet Brufen 400 mg twice daily.
2.Tablet Ofloxacin 400 mg twice daily.
3.Drink lots of fluids and electrolytes to prevent muscle fatigue.
4.Bed rest for four to five days.
I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other follow questions.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj