Injuries - July 2006

I have had pain in my knee for about 7 weeks now. I believe it is from heavy exercise routines which I did up until it started hurting me. I went to a fantastic orthopedic surgeon who is a sports medicine doctor who specializes in the knee. He did a clinical exam (where he bent my knee around) and I also got an MRI. He told me that there are no tears or any signs of anything being wrong in my knee. However, he did mention that it looks like a have a VERY SMALL touch of arthritis on the underside of my knee cap.

This is all very frustrating to me because the pain that is bothering me is on the medial side (inner side) of my left knee.

Further background: I have NO history of knee problems (or any other physical problems). My pain did not result from a "sudden injury" like a tackle. I have full range of motion. There has never been any swelling or bruising. I have iced my knee and taken NSAID's (Alleve, etc). My knee doesn't "catch, lock or click"... Any REAL advice would be great!

2006-07-11 16:09:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 16 and I have been suffering from serious lower back pain on my right side for around a week now. I've tried stretching, using an icy-hot patch, bengay and taking those pills that relax muscles but I've had no avail..

it hurts!

is there a way I can stretch out this muscle [if you wear pants that hit your hips its the muscle just above your hip] out or dull the pain?

Please respond with helpful answers.. I've got cross country practice at 7am tomorrow and soccer practice at 6:30pm and I need this to be dulled or gone..

2006-07-11 14:38:43 · 19 answers · asked by Patient Paws 5

Orthopedics, kneecap [patella surgey], comminuted patella fracture, surgery with open reduction internal fixation with two pins and figure of eight tension band wire

2006-07-11 13:45:43 · 5 answers · asked by Jim R 1

2006-07-11 13:41:34 · 6 answers · asked by BostonBlondie 2

I have a jammed/broken toe I got for falling of my bike yesterday. It's all swollen, stiff, and it hurts when I move it or touch it. I can move that toe up a little bit and can't move it down is my toe broken or just jammed.

2006-07-11 13:03:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-11 12:41:40 · 15 answers · asked by hollaqueen 1

If gun makers knew the names of the people they kill would it make them stop the killing?

2006-07-11 12:38:12 · 11 answers · asked by wiki 1

My back is injuried and I need L4 L5 Lumbar bi-lateral laminectomy and L5 foraminatomy

2006-07-11 12:11:08 · 4 answers · asked by matthew f 1

I don't know, everyone I know has had at least one, "oh, gross!" accident in their lifetime. I'm getting of scared of having mine-- seeing that it hasn't happened yet.
I know several people who have been run over by cars, fallen off stuff, gotten in car accidents, got severely burned, gotten limbs almost cut off... some are carelessness, but most of them are innocent freak accidents.
I've kind of accepted that something like that will eventually happen to me, and it's kind of a scary thought.
So, what I'm asking is-- does everyone eventually have one experience in their life that results in a bloody massacre of their body?
I'm the adventurous type, so I think I'm a prime candidate.
Does anyone else find the thought of being the target of a crazy freak accidents just a little frightening?

2006-07-11 11:42:28 · 8 answers · asked by doubled254 3

it has been 25 days. initially i took it lightly but then the pain aggravated i just had minor swelling. i had consulted a doctor , my x ray was normal.
while walking now there is some stiffness. but its not normal gait and feel while walking . now im getting anxious and restless.
can i get some advise

2006-07-11 08:46:06 · 3 answers · asked by maddy 1

2006-07-11 08:41:58 · 8 answers · asked by PATRICIA M 1

can I leave them a few days longer than the doc recommended having them out?

2006-07-11 08:36:27 · 11 answers · asked by Lawrance J 2

I got a tattoo on my wrist 5 days ago and was told not to swim for 3 weeks until it heals. I'd like to continue swimming, so I'm looking for a way to waterproof the area. Anybody know how to effectively do this?

Thanks!

2006-07-11 08:28:56 · 33 answers · asked by Mom to ^C^ & Q 2

2006-07-11 07:49:55 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just hyperextended my knee yesterday and it hurts a lot and is really swollen. Can anyone give me any advice on what to do this summer or to cheer me up? Should I quit gymnastics I,m in level nine and I would hate to injure myself like this again.

2006-07-11 06:59:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

my grandfather just lost his footing on the stair by my back patio and hurt his shoulder. he says he can move it if his other arm supports it but it is painful to try to move it by itself. he says he doesn't believe that he has broken it, but i was wondering if there are any doctors out there who could possible give me an idea of what he actually hurt. thank you very much.

2006-07-11 06:48:30 · 10 answers · asked by shutterbug27 2

I recently pulled something in my back and it's incredibly sore. Are their any remedies for relieving back pain, besides pills.

2006-07-11 05:29:55 · 17 answers · asked by lu_dicrous 3

I tore my left ACL (nothing else) playing intramural basketball in March '05. I had it rebuilt using an allograft (cadaver tissue) in May '05. I never regained total stability within my knee, and when playing sports, I find that my knee will slip as it did before the surgery. I currently have a large knee brace that helps moderately. Any suggestions on what I can do for stability?

My second question is I am experiencing a great deal of popping and crackling within that same knee - much more so than pre-injury/surgery. Has anyone else encountered this as well?

My final question is do people with this type of knee injury discover they develope arthritis in the injured knee? I have experienced some (possible) early signs of arthritis, and wanted to know if this is common or just dumb luck.

Thank you!

2006-07-11 05:06:26 · 5 answers · asked by MandyT 2

2006-07-11 02:52:54 · 7 answers · asked by the starchild 1

I don't know what's wrong, but it's been hurting for over a year. Ever since I gave birth to my daughter last June. Our family dr. doesn't think it's related, but I'm not convinved. The muscle relaxers he prescribed have no effect on the pain and I don't know what kind of doctor to see next. Any advice?

2006-07-10 19:52:49 · 14 answers · asked by DC 2

I hyperextended my knee while in gymnastics and my whole summer is basicly gone. Can anyone give me some advice on what to do this summer?? My doc said to take it easy... Thank you!!

2006-07-10 18:24:07 · 2 answers · asked by tennislover25 2

2006-07-10 16:52:26 · 2 answers · asked by martin h 6

?? any takers? or do u all wanna die?? im lettign u choose

2006-07-10 15:17:12 · 13 answers · asked by xirekaj 3

I had no x-ray
about 1/2 of toe #4 is purple.
I heard it break

2006-07-10 14:38:07 · 12 answers · asked by Chuck Purge 3

2006-07-10 14:31:20 · 16 answers · asked by john l 5

My husband's lip and face around his nose are swollen and sore. That didn't happen until a few days after his accident, and the swelling on his nose had already gone down.

2006-07-10 12:57:07 · 5 answers · asked by mortonmomma@sbcglobal.net 1

my father of 54 years fell from his ladder and hit his head on the floor while painting.he sustained an injury in the skull and was bleeding from an x-ray scan result.what kind of treatment should he receive and for how long? please help! thanks.

2006-07-10 11:50:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a weird question, I was wondering if people that were anemic and/or and a diminished immune system (such as AIDS) were less susceptible to swelling , as well as getting acne.

Yes this is out of pure curiosity.

2006-07-10 11:31:17 · 5 answers · asked by D 4

I was wondering if ne1 could help me.... I went camping this weekend and got a bug bite on the top of my hand. Ever since, the finger where it was bitten is numb and the middle of the inside of my hand is numb..does ne1 has ne advice on what i should do??

2006-07-10 11:28:52 · 19 answers · asked by JennyBoomBoom 1

2006-07-10 11:02:49 · 3 answers · asked by roger h 1