I went roller skating last night and slipped and twisted my knee. I'm finding it very diffcault to walk today - what do you think the problem is?
2006-08-12 04:25:16 · 7 answers · asked by Apollo 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
I wish I could give you all 10 points - thanks for your advice!
2006-08-12 04:36:15 · update #1
well, my suggestion is go to your doctor!! Seriously, it's your knee :)
Possibilities:
mild sprain or strain
torn lig't (which is technically a sprain)
meniscus injury (meniscus = cartilage in the knee)
it's the torn lig'ts & meniscus you want to be worried about. which is why it's best to go see your doctor.
2006-08-12 04:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by MerlinTheCat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some anti-inflammatories and painkillers, like ibuprofen and paracetamol. You dont say how old you are, so Im not gonna recommend anything else, if you are under 16 check with parent.
Rest your leg, elevated above the level of your head, could try putting ice on it, 20 mins on, 20 mins off for a while.
It will probably be sore for a few days, but will probably get better on its own. Ring doctor if its no better at all in 3 days.
2006-08-12 04:40:17 · answer #2 · answered by lozzielaws 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ouch, i sprained my ankle a few weeks ago, so i sympathise with you. make sure you rest it, and use ice packs to take the swelling down, if not better in a few days, maybe go and get it checked out. hope it gets better soon.
2006-08-12 04:31:37 · answer #3 · answered by lolljayne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ice for 20mins heat for 20min for 2hours and keep off it for as long as pos sounds like an ACL injury
2006-08-12 05:45:02 · answer #4 · answered by johnstrangey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you twisted your knee best see Dr
2006-08-14 05:56:19 · answer #5 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep off it, ice it 20min. on 20 min. off. See how it feel tomorow.
2006-08-12 04:28:31 · answer #6 · answered by Waas up 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest that you see a doctor or go to the hospital
2006-08-12 04:39:59 · answer #7 · answered by shrewsbury_05 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋