I have frequent knee pain,mainly in my right knee only. I am only 25 and my knee cracks so loud when I bend it or go up the stairs. I was quite active back in High School (dance and sports) but never had a knee injury. I am not nearly as active now (I go to the gym a few times a week...basic cardio and lifting) and have not had anything happen that would cause injury or an incident to my knee. The pain is like a bad aching and hurts pretty bad. I currently don't have insurance as I just finished college and my "real job" with benefits doesn't start until the middle of September. Lately it has been really bad so I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on the cause or treatments! Thanks:)
2006-08-14 17:43:53 · 4 answers · asked by amyers_1999 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
It could be Osteo Arthritis. It can happen to you if you do a lot of sports especially running. I visited the physiotherapist for a few treatment and he suggested a few exercises I could do to strengthen the muscles around the leg and the pain is gone and i was able to even complete a half marathon in 1 month after treatment and a full marathon half a year later without having the same pain again. I jog regularly now without having to suffer any pain on my knees. So visit your physiotherapist.
2006-08-14 21:23:25 · answer #1 · answered by crab68 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be Chondromalacia Patella which is a form of Osteo-arthriis. It's more common than you think, especially if you were active (I have a couple of friends who run regularly and it flares up every now and again)
Over the counter meds should help with the pain (Advil, Aleve) and there are exercises you can do to strengthen your thigh, so as to alleviate pressure on your knee.
2006-08-15 00:58:42 · answer #2 · answered by Pask 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have a sports injury and need to see a sports dr now so in the future arthritis doesnt set in early you can use a capsasian or ben gay rub till you see the dr and take ibuprofin for the pain
2006-08-15 02:30:10 · answer #3 · answered by oceanlady580 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be arthritis. I have found that naprosyn is the best for knee pain.
2006-08-15 00:52:37 · answer #4 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋