Last wee k my Mom's knee started hurting bad. She couldnt walk or anything on it . But it got better, but she doesnt know whyi t started hurting. Now my right knee starterd to hurt bad and I dont know what I did to it. Its twice the size as the other one. My job requires me to stand up and move , should I call in and say I cant worl or what?
2006-11-17 00:27:56 · 7 answers · asked by chinesechickenbauk 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I would suggest seeing your doctor. Maybe he or she could give you an ex-ray or an exam. But there are light excersises for knee pain. But first see your doctor to find out what's wrong.
2006-11-17 00:37:28 · answer #1 · answered by Tina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The nature of your work may be a factor for your knee pain. The pain may have been brought about by your frequent standing and moving, which may have strained and/or destroyed the structures surrounding and supporting your knee (muscles, ligaments, etc). When exactly did it start hurting and what were you doing when it hurt?
The best thing to do is to see an orthopedic doctor immediately before your condition worsens. You may avail of physical therapy services to assist in addressing your knee pain and modify your work environment/requirements. If you can't have a check up right away, try putting ice on your knee for the first 24-48 hours or until the swelling decreases, then apply warm compress after for about 20-30 minutes thrice a day. But again, go have a check-up as soon as you can.
As for your mom (how old is she?), it's a part of the aging process for older adults to experience joint pains especially in the knees, spine, hips, and wrists. This may be due to diseases such as rheumatoid or osteoarthritis, but again, she should consult a doctor for the right diagnosis and for proper treatment.
2006-11-17 09:08:35 · answer #2 · answered by oj_91 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ahhh i had same problem once. I went to the dr's and i had lots of fluid around my knee. They just gave me tablets to make the swelling go down. this may not be ur cause but i'd presume its because u do actually stand and move a lot during your work hun.
2006-11-17 08:41:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go and see you orthopedic surgeon for evaluation. That knee is inflammed!
2006-11-17 08:36:14 · answer #4 · answered by Prodigy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its Ur call,see Doc if I were U,may not be same as Ur moms.
2006-11-17 08:37:32 · answer #5 · answered by hunter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a orthopedic doctor and let him check it out. good luck
2006-11-18 09:53:38 · answer #6 · answered by buddy95 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably see a doctor.
2006-11-17 08:36:47 · answer #7 · answered by bella_starfish 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋