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Suggest Treatment For Severe Knee Pain

I have been having knee issues for the past 2 months. I have gotten it checked by a doctor who said it was just tender after only doing a physical examination, and did everything they said I should but it has only gotten worse. I find it hard to walk up stairs, walk without frequent stops to rest my leg, and to do anything really. I am worried as it has been nonstop pain for almost 2 months.
Thu, 9 Apr 2015
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Hi,

I am sorry for the current health issues you are going through.

Having knee pain might be due to arthritis or after having a history of trauma locally.

As the pain is going on for 2 months, then, I advise to discuss it further with orthopedist about running X-ray of knee to evaluate any possible damage.

For the moment, I can advise to:
- take oral pain-killers
- apply analgesic cream locally
- take fish oil and multivitamin supplementation
- try to put your knee at rest, avoid walking or standing up for long periods
- apply warm compresses (some of my patients have found relief by applying warmed coarse salt wrapped with a clothing locally)
- physiotherapy can also be of greater help.

Discuss it further with your orthopedist! Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Knee Pain

Hi, I am sorry for the current health issues you are going through. Having knee pain might be due to arthritis or after having a history of trauma locally. As the pain is going on for 2 months, then, I advise to discuss it further with orthopedist about running X-ray of knee to evaluate any possible damage. For the moment, I can advise to: - take oral pain-killers - apply analgesic cream locally - take fish oil and multivitamin supplementation - try to put your knee at rest, avoid walking or standing up for long periods - apply warm compresses (some of my patients have found relief by applying warmed coarse salt wrapped with a clothing locally) - physiotherapy can also be of greater help. Discuss it further with your orthopedist! Wish fast recovery! Dr.Albana