My girlfriend was stabed in her knee when she was a lil girl, from some accident of hers, she has a lot of problems latly from it swalling up and it hurts really bad to her, she takes pills and stuff for it but they are all over the counter and I don't want her to take to many, I really care for her and wish I could help her by taking her to a doctor but her family can't afford to take her to the doctors and me being in college most deffenently can't. does anyone know of some ways to make it not swell as much and to dual the pain somewhat to where she don't need to take pills?
2007-01-15 12:30:38 · 7 answers · asked by eclipsefreak 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I am just recovering from knee surgery and have problems with swelling, myself. The best over-the-counter drugs to take are the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, like Naproxen or ibuprofen, and take them regularly, whether you "think" you're swelling right now or not. Also, lots of ice helps - like the advice above that says 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off (you don't want to get frostbite!). In fact, the whole "RICE" thing is helpful - Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Invest in a good pair of support hose. They're not terribly attractive, but they do help with the compression more than an elastic bandage because if you just wrap the knee, it tends to push the swelling down to the foot. A stocking, like TET brand hose (or check with a medical supply place for other brands) will compress the whole leg and push the extra fluid up and out of the leg. Then, if she can keep her leg elevated by putting her feet up as much as possible, it will help keep the fluid from pooling in her leg, too. These tips might help keep her more comfortable until she can get in to see a doctor. Hope this helps - good luck!
2007-01-15 12:44:00 · answer #1 · answered by Poopy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could say do not get too concerned. We can all too comfortably get stuck up with the issues of our enormous others. Ultimately she will have got to make the alternative to receive herself, it could additionally simply be hormonal. You will also be there while you wish to be, check out to not grow to be her therapist however concentrate while you'll lend an ear. Getting to concerned with looking to "repair her" could motive you plenty of frustration and feeling helpless. Maybe she'll style via the whole lot while she's competent. We generally tend to deliver those matters extra existence and awareness then they deserve, have you ever attempted simply doing whatever to take her brain off of her issues instead than speakme it out at all times, the latter will also be emotionally draining and normally individuals simply have to occupy their minds.
2016-09-08 01:22:24 · answer #2 · answered by cosco 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boil some water and then after put on rag and rub against skin where it hurts then add some sea salt and keep putting the towel on the place where she had pain.
If that doesnt work then try mineral ice
2007-01-15 12:40:27 · answer #3 · answered by tu madre 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try a hot pad and if that doesn't work put ice on for 20 min on and then 20 min off.
2007-01-15 12:35:05 · answer #4 · answered by Tina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ice it and get a knee brace to wear... not one of the big ones wear it makes you not able to walk but one if the sports ones.
2007-01-15 12:38:57 · answer #5 · answered by Lizzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe take her to a doctor, she may need knee surgery
2007-01-15 12:37:56 · answer #6 · answered by +No longer a Yahoo answerer+ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess if she damaged it that bad go to a physical theripist and they could help her if she really is that dedicated to feel better
2007-01-15 12:35:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋