i have had a problem with my knee for a whiel. i dont know what to do because i dont know if draining my knee will keep me out of work or something. i dont know if i should get it drained or not. i really dont know. what do you think i should do.
thanks!
2006-12-16 16:10:54 · 14 answers · asked by Lynn M 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
it's really hard to bend down to pick something off the floor when i have to het down on my knee and it hurts when i bend it to get in to my locker. and it hurts when i am standing up sometimes as well. it really scares me
2006-12-18 16:42:44 · update #1
I've had my knee drained many many times due to old football injuries and it really is no big deal. The buildup of fluids make the knee unable to bend as it should and draining it feels much better. You should also find out what is causing the problem and see if it can be fixed before it develops into something more serious.
2006-12-16 16:12:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have had fluid drained from my knee. It is not a comfortable procedure and its difficult to sit still and watch the doctor probe around your knee with a long needle aspirating fluid. In my case, I had so much fluid following an injury that I could not bend my knee at all. After having the fluid drained, I felt much better. It didn't hurt as bad and I had a much greater range of motion. Providing you can bite the bullet and endure the procedure without any sort of sedation (with isn't too hard, especially if you know how much relief will come from it), the only time you should miss from work is the amount of time you're physically at the doctor's office.
2006-12-16 16:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by Carole 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its hurts ALOT. I fractured my knee 2 weeks ago and my knee was so swollen that they told me they would have to drain the fluid out of my knee. They froze my knee first, but they told me it wouldn't make my knee numb it would just make the needle a little bit more comfortable. The size of the syringe didn't scare me. I didn't think it was going to hurt but I should have figured it out since they had to put freezing two times into my knee. For me it hurt alot. It felt as if they were trying to pop my knee back into place. It lasted about 2-3 minutes. The pain was really just them taking the fluid out and the swelling going down. It was alot of pressure on my knee and I cried the whole time. They told me after wards that my knee would feel a lot better. I felt no difference at all. They took 3 viles of blood out of my knee. The worst pain ever. It hurt more than when I broke my knee. The pain stopped after they were done. I hope I never have to have that done again.
2016-05-23 01:21:08 · answer #3 · answered by Megan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not wish to undergo the procedure, apply the logical steps of elevating your knee as much as possible when you are not mobile, flex and have gentle massaging. Comfortable shoes will also help.
However, this is really only a temporary solution and if fluid around your knee is a serious problem, the minor and straight forward surgical procedure will be necessary. Otherwise, long term issues could cause more immobility and problems for you.
2006-12-16 16:14:41 · answer #4 · answered by LiverGirl98 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to my father several years ago. He ignored it and ended up in the hospital having to get it drained and then because it had gotten so bad they kept him from Christmas eve until the second week of January! I would check with a dr. to see what he or she thought. I wouldn't ignore the problem over the worry of missing work or not. Jobs are not as important as your health!
2006-12-16 16:15:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it xrayed and checked by an orth. If there is infection, u may have to get the drained fluid cultured to find out the type of bacteria and take anti-biotics accordingly. The orth may even immobilise ur knee joint, if so warranted by his examination.
2006-12-16 16:23:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Draining the fluid would only be done with a needle. I don't think you will be out of work long.
How much work have you missed already?
2006-12-16 16:14:42 · answer #7 · answered by benndeb8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should decide if the pain or swelling interferes with your life. If they do then consult your Dr. Never try to do it yourself. You don't want to get an infection, or hit a nerve! Many things cause swelling. Your Dr is the best place to start.
2006-12-16 17:00:50 · answer #8 · answered by Nice one 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to see a doctor. and if it is fluid on the knee it needs to be drained
2006-12-16 16:19:20 · answer #9 · answered by Lil Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to what people are going to tell you on Yahoo! answers over what your orthopedic surgeon has told you. If he thinks ou should drain it, then drain it.
2006-12-16 16:18:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋