am in high school and have been experiencing leg cramps which have moved into my knees over the past few years. I have had leg cramps ever since i was 2-3 years old. I went to a doctor and he told me nothing was wrong, impossible!
I was wondering if anyone can help?
I take advil and it will work for about an hour
I don't exercise to much, but i am NOT over weight
i am not completely out of shape
I eat healthy
and there is never any swelling
2007-02-06 10:57:17 · 10 answers · asked by Lindsay 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
could possibly have arthritis and yes it is possible that you had pediatric arthritis as young as 2-3 years old.or maybe you just have water on the knee
2007-02-06 11:00:40 · answer #1 · answered by bannantynegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id suggest doing some light weight lifting. If you dont have a gym, do body weight exercises, squats, leg lifts, etc.
I had/have a minor tear in the lower part of my quad. been there since i was a junior in high school. Odd thing was that it went away ONLY when I ran or worked out (mostly the running helped the best). If I stopped working out for a while the pain would just shoot all around, knee included.
So, try at least to do some miled leg workouts.
Thats my 2 cents. Hope it helps
2007-02-06 11:03:06 · answer #2 · answered by pocho 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Md's do not know about muscles as much as they should. Pick up a copy of The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. Written so the average interested person can get rid of their own pain.
2007-02-06 16:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was younger, I would get leg cramps as well. My mom always told me it was "growing pains". I no longer have the problem but, if you feel like it is something serious, you should try getting a second opinion.
2007-02-06 11:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not easy to tell a patient that he has a bone infection without obvious signs (e.g swelling,bone tenderness,discharge & raised tempreture) also clear bony changes and the supporting investigations . indeed it is not uncommon for the oseomylitis (bone infection) to occure in the site of previous surgery , specially with the presence of implants. i agree that it is not a simple condition , but rarely to the degree of amputation . if the pain is mainly in the knee ,I expect that you have a sort of articular surface changes due to the previous problem .
2016-03-29 08:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am def... not a doctor but i can tell you that isnt normal by any means. all i can tell you is go see a few more doctors to get them to run test after test. Although it may not be life threatning atleast you will know what is wrong with you
2007-02-06 11:01:30 · answer #6 · answered by tre_132mp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat bananas,they give you potassium and thats what helps reduce cramps.and still stick with the advil.
2007-02-06 10:59:29 · answer #7 · answered by jmanmexico 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they make these things i forgot what they are called but it gos on you knee i think they sell them at walgreens and walmart
2007-02-06 11:00:13 · answer #8 · answered by haydenrox05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe RLS, restless leg syndrome
2007-02-06 11:06:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHIMP
or some freaky disease
2007-02-06 10:59:43 · answer #10 · answered by Lauren 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋