Pain in knee when standing from bending?

Question

I have pain in my left knee pretty much all the time for the past month or so, but mostly when straightening it from a bent position. I'm a 42 yr old man.
This symptom is new. The Dr I saw last month said the pain over the patella was tendonitis; this is in a different area of the knee.
The first was more over the patella.

I injured it in the summer, mostly from getting in and out of a boat for work, and riding thru rough waves. It got worse so I saw the Dr recently, and he scheduled therapy starting next week.

I decdied to see him this Wed. to see what the new pain could be. This new pain is in a different area, more on the inner side of the knee, up high. It's not swollen.
Advil doesn't seem to change the pain, nor ice.

Any ideas? I'm wondering if they are related.
I'd like to have an idea of what the possibilities are before I see the Dr.

If anyone has a similar experience I'd like to know. Also how it was treated and their outcome.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Knee pain usually results from overuse, poor form during physical activity, not warming up or cooling down, or inadequate stretching. Simple causes of knee pain often clear up on their own with self care. Being overweight can put you at greater risk for knee problems.

Knee pain can be caused by:

Arthritis -- including rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, and gout, or other connective tissue disorders like lupus.
Bursitis -- inflammation from repeated pressure on the knee (like kneeling for long periods of time, overuse, or injury).
Tendinitis -- a pain in the front of your knee that gets worse when going up and down stairs or inclines. Happens to runners, skiers, and cyclists.
Baker's cyst -- a fluid-filled swelling behind the knee that may accompany inflammation from other causes, like arthritis. If the cyst ruptures, pain in the back of your knee can travel down your calf.
Torn cartilage (a meniscus tear) -- can cause pain on the inside or outside of the knee joint.
Torn ligament (ACL tear) -- can cause pain and instability of the knee.
Strain or sprain -- minor injuries to the ligaments caused by sudden or unnatural twisting.
Dislocation of the kneecap.
Infection in the joint.
Knee injuries -- can cause bleeding into your knee, which worsens the pain.
Hip disorders -- may cause pain that is felt in the knee. For example, iliotibial band syndrome is injury to the thick band that runs from your hip to the outside of your knee.

Many causes of knee pain, especially those related to overuse or physical activity, respond well to self-care:

Rest and avoid activities that aggravate the pain, especially weight bearing activities.
Apply ice. First, apply it every hour for up to 15 minutes. After the first day, apply it at least 4 times per day.
Keep your knee elevated as much as possible to bring any swelling down.
Gently compress the knee by wearing an ace bandage or elastic sleeve. Either can be purchased at most pharmacies. This may reduce swelling and provide support.
Take acetaminophen for pain or ibuprofen for pain and swelling.
Sleep with a pillow underneath or between your knees.

Answer 2

t seems like you either pulled a muscle. I would suggest getting some Pre-wrap and tape; tape it up real good, but not too tight that your cutting the circulation off. This will give the ligaments&tendons nice strong support. Also, ice it down for 15 minutes twice a day, to help the swelling&inflammation down-if any. But no longer than 15 of you will feel worse than before. Oh and take nice warm baths, bend&straighten your leg for a minute this will keep it from getting stiff, and since it's weightless there will be no pressure. Try not to take the stairs more than needed. If it's not better in a week, then I would go to the doctors and have them check it out. Hope that helps&goodluck(: