fluid on the knee. have had steriods injected and hated every minute. any alternatives would be grea
2007-02-19 03:01:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Why didn't they drain the fluid off with a needle in the docs office? That is what they did with mine and with my dads when we had fluid on the knee. Mine came back the first time but they just drew it off a second time.
2007-02-19 03:04:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Take 2 Ibuprofen every 4 hours, it will reduce the swelling and inflammation.
Year before last my knees were huge and unbelievably painful from Rheumatoid Arthritis. This brought the swelling down and eliminated the inflammation. They are great now.
Good Luck, Prednizone is a pill steroid that would probably help if the Ibuprofen doesn't work.
2007-02-19 03:10:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treatment of water on the knee focuses on treating the underlying disease or injury.
Osteoarthritis. Removing fluid from your knee joint can help relieve the pressure of joint fluid buildup. After aspirating joint fluid, your doctor may inject a corticosteroid into the joint to treat inflammation.
Gout or pseudogout. With these two conditions, uric acid or CPPD crystals deposit in joints and may cause inflammation in the joint and surrounding soft tissues. An intra-articular corticosteroid injection, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (Motrin, Advil, others), or colchicine may be recommended for treatment of an acute attack of gout or pseudogout. Allopurinol may be started after an acute attack of gout has subsided. This medication decreases the body's production of uric acid in an attempt to prevent additional episodes of gout.
Infection. Your doctor will prescribe antibiotics to treat the underlying infection. You may need repeated aspiration of the infected joint or surgery.
Arthroscopic knee surgery. Using an arthroscope — a surgical tool designed to look inside your knee joint — an orthopedic surgeon examines the inside of your knee joint for wear and tear. The surgeon also may repair damage inside your knee joint with this instrument.
Joint replacement. Only one of four people with osteoarthritis of the knee will require surgery. But if bearing weight on your knee joint becomes intolerable, your doctor may refer you to an orthopedic surgeon for knee replacement.
2007-02-19 03:10:18 · answer #3 · answered by BARROWMAN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it helps , should you ever get fluid on the brain then get a tap on your head .
2007-02-19 03:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by katrinasfather 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you reaslly need someone to give you a tap on the knee, or wear drainpipe trousers.
2007-02-19 03:23:39 · answer #5 · answered by mike-from-spain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diclofenic.
2007-02-19 03:08:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
See Your Doctor
Have it drained
you`ll feel better
2007-02-19 03:05:06 · answer #7 · answered by Dr Universe 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
poke a straw in and drink.
2007-02-19 03:04:42 · answer #8 · answered by fozzy01 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Tap it. !!!
2007-02-19 03:04:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋