The pain is above my knee. when i stand, it takes time to get to the top. i am reducing my weight, and am doing water aerobics. I weigh 325lbs and am 6'2". i am male. i've been diagnosised with arthritis in this knee. i refuse surgery and am proactively losing weight. my diet consist of cooked fresh food, very little processed foods. i've reduced my intake and am very serious.
2006-09-28 05:37:41 · 10 answers · asked by hotrod d 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
"RICE" is an acronym used when referring to injuries such as this: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. Stay off it as much as possible, Ice it for 20-minute stretches a couple of times a day, wrap it with an elastic bandage, keep it elevated while you're resting and icing it.
For OTC pain relief, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen should help. Acetominophen (Tylenol) is not an NSAID and does nothing for inflammation. Talk to your doctor about other options. Do no exceed recommended dosages of OTC drugs without consulting your physician.
Congratulations to you on taking control of your body and your health! You'll feel better and live longer.
2006-09-28 05:52:05 · answer #1 · answered by fyrfly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that Hyaluronic Acid from a health store helps out a lot for arthritis in the knees. Below is a link showing some info on what it is used for and Vitacost usually has the best prices.
2006-09-29 14:39:49 · answer #2 · answered by michele36 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then you're way ahead of the game. Keep on as you've started, and consider using Aspercreme or something similar to control the pain. Depending on the kind of arthritis you've got, you might want to look at some product that will help restore the cartilage in your joints.
Good luck!
2006-09-28 05:43:36 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ibuprofen is good for the short term. You should also try an arthritis diet. This means avoiding things like coffee and alcohol.
Ultimately there is little you can do about arthritis, if that is what you have, though it is important to keep mobile.
2006-09-28 05:55:06 · answer #4 · answered by wilf69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have a condition called Rodillus Chuecus, which is caused by extremely high weights. In other words, it's a knee cancer which can go to your brain and you'll have a slow and painful death in front of your beloved ones.
Cheers!!!
2006-09-28 05:41:17 · answer #5 · answered by laser_vamp 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I found very good info on knee pain,arthritis and treatment at http://tinyurl.com/z5vx5
2006-09-29 05:05:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try some tylonal;it;s good for all sorts of pain. asprin makes your stomich bleed. any of these pain relivers are nit to be used no more than a cople of weeks. i feel 4 you ;a kneeproblem is quite painful,,, good- luck
2006-09-28 05:47:58 · answer #7 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advil reduces swelling and therefore pain.
2006-09-28 06:11:42 · answer #8 · answered by Dovie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have cold pacs at the pharmacy for just this type of pain. Good luck!
2006-09-28 05:47:20 · answer #9 · answered by mimi22 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try ibuprofen it has anti inflammatory effects
2006-09-28 05:47:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋