I have really bad knee pain?

Question

about a month ago i moved into this apartment that is on stilts well i have to go up two flight of stairs to get to my door, well ever since then I have been having this really bad knee pain when I'm at work i bend down and have to take a second to get back up.. I'm only 25 I'm a little over my weight I'm 5'7 and 190..oh but when I'm at home it doesnt bother me as much I guess cause I'm not walking around on it or I'm not on my feet all the time like when I'm at work...could this be arthris or something else?

Answer 1

You inflammed your knee ligaments somehow.

I had the same problem when I started running and I wore the wrong shoes. It was a nightmare to walk down steps.

To "cure" it, wear a flexible knee brace. You can get them from the drug store. You slip it on.

Also, take Motrin. This will reduce the swelling. Take it regularly for a few weeks.

When you get home from work, ice the areas.

Answer 2

Where exactly in the knee does it hurt? If it's isolated to just your knee caps, it could be chondromalacia patella, which is a softening of the knee cap. You'll feel pain when climbing stairs, squatting or running. If the pain is all over the knee, it could be arthritis, although you're a little young for osteoarthritis. Try taking an anti-inflammatory like advil and see if it helps with the pain. If your pain is located on the side, you could have a tear in the meniscus, which is repairable with surgery. Is there any grinding or crunching noises when you bend your knee? You could have loose cartilage. Arthroscopic surgery could remove any small fragments, relieving pain. Whatever the cause, try doing straight leg raises. Lie on the floor or a couch with support under your legs. Keeping you leg straight, lift it off the floor about five or six inches and hold for a count of five then lower. Repeat with the other leg. Do a set of 15 starting out, four or five times a week. If you have arthritis or chondromalacia patella, this will help with the pain. If this, anti-inflammatories, ice or heat packs don't help, see your Doctor. Good luck!

Answer 3

If you are unsure of the cause of your symptoms, or if you do not know the specific treatment recommendations for your condition, you should seek medical attention. Treatment of knee pain must be directed at the specific cause of your problem. Some signs that you should be seen by a doctor include:

Inability to walk comfortably on the affected side
Injury that causes deformity around the joint
Knee pain that occurs at night or while resting
Knee pain that persists beyond a few days
Locking (inability to bend) the knee
Swelling of the joint or the calf area
Signs of an infection, including fever, redness, warmth
Any other unusual symptoms
What are the best treatments for knee pain?
Treatment depends entirely on the cause of the problem. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that you understand the cause of your symptoms before embarking on a treatment program. If you are unsure of your diagnosis, or the severity of your condition, you should seek medical advice before beginning any treatment plan.

Some common treatments for knee pain are listed here. Not all of these treatments are appropriate for every condition, but they may be helpful in your situation.


Rest: The first treatment for most common conditions that cause knee pain is to rest the joint, and allow the acute inflammation to subside. Often this is the only step needed to relieve knee pain. If the symptoms are severe, crutches may be helpful as well.

Ice and Heat Application: Ice packs and heat pads are among the most commonly used treatments for knee pain. So which one is the right one to use, ice or heat? And how long should the ice or heat treatments last? Read on for more information about ice and heat treatment.

Stretching: Stretching the muscles and tendons that surround the joint can help with some causes of knee pain. A good routine should be established, and following some specific suggestions will help you on your way.

Physical Therapy: Physical therapy is an important aspect of treatment of almost all orthopedic conditions. Physical therapists use different modalities to increase strength, regain mobility, and help return patients to their pre-injury level of activity.

Anti-Inflammatory Medication: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, commonly referred to as NSAIDs, are some of the most commonly prescribed medications, especially for patients with knee pain caused by problems such as arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis.

Cortisone injections: Cortisone is a powerful medication that treats inflammation, and inflammation is a common problem in patients with knee pain. Discuss with your doctor the possible benefits of a cortisone injection for your condition.

Answer 4

Sounds like you need to move into a ground floor apartment or into a building with an elevator. You may have a knee problem (not arthritis) and it would be an excellent idea to loose weight. Take care.

Answer 5

try simple isometric exercises to strengthen the affected muscles when performing th motions that started your issues.

Quad Sets; Simply flex and hold your quad muscles. you can do this almost any time.
partial leg lifts: get a basic children's inflatable ball, lay down on back, place ball under knee and extend leg.

there are of course more a proper physical therapist would be of more help

if the problem persists......see a doc

Answer 6

You have probably torn your miniscus( the cartledge or padding in you knee)