My Left Knee Has Given Out For Quite Some Time

Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2022

Question: my left knee has given out for quite some time my PCP doctor wont order imaging what should I do it happens quite often people also hear its not painful but i feel giving out or when sitting for prolonged i am 300 pounds have lower back problems hand rehab all they said was loose weight for knee and back

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Knee cap

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Well, weight loss is for sure a better way to get rid of the pain in knees but it is a goal set over long term. Meanwhile, you can wear a knee cap which avoids the joint from giving away and prevent jerky movements which can cause pain.

Also, do apply diclofenac gel whenever the pain is unbearable.

Hope, I answered your query.

Please do ask if any doubts.

Regards

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