I have joint pain in the knee and ankle of only my left leg. I'm only 19, but I'm guessing the pain is similar to arthritis? It just feels like inflammation... kind of throbby. And I don't know if it makes a difference, but my left shoe also wears out way quicker than my right one. Could anything be wrong?
2007-03-25 19:57:22 · 9 answers · asked by Mandie 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Just to clarify... I've never had any injuries and the pain is also in my ankle. In fact, it's more intense in my ankle than in my knee. The pain isn't constant, it's kind of come and gone since puberty.
2007-03-25 20:34:06 · update #1
mandie, realize that your body, as with everyone else's, is NOT perfect, and it sounds as though your right leg may be slightly longer than your left. As a result, your left leg is compensating, and the wear on your shoe is your big indicator of this. MY suggestion would be to use shoe inserts to absorb the shock that each step delivers to your joints where you're experiencing pain. If this persists, you should speak to your doctor about it.
I just read the previous entry, and want to assure you NOT to panic and think you tore anything without an MRI. ONE step at a time. try the inserts first, and let the MD diagnose. :)
2007-03-25 20:02:53 · answer #1 · answered by Robio the Great! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure exactly what kind of pains you are talking about, but i'm a human kinetics university student, and one thing that is sometimes found in children is that one leg is slightly longer than another, causing them to walk in a way that puts stress on joints and muscles. Since she is active, this might be something to look in to. I really hope you find a way to help your daughter, best wishes. ** To the note regarding Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD): Symptoms including pain at rest, thigh pain, or very severe pain that wakes kids from sleep are NOT associated with with this disease.
2016-03-17 02:24:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi mandie,have u ever fallen,had an accident ? if so,sometimes it could have happened along time ago & showing up now.i dont know if uv had xrays or other scans but if u have and nothing has shown id advise u to see a chiropractor.what about ur back is their any pain there?u just might need an alingment and it will be alright all in good time.goodluck
2007-03-25 20:11:07 · answer #3 · answered by suzanne b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find a lot of information on causes and natural remedies for joint pain at http://www.aches.in/jointpain.html
2007-04-01 00:27:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many things, sweetie. Number one disease: Tendonitis, inflammation in around the patella, kneecap. Did you fall, hit your knee in any possible way?
Make a Dr.'s appoinment and have an MRI of your left knee, which is an internal scan of your muscles in that area. Also, an X-ray, to see if you have any broken,dislocated bones.
2007-03-25 20:05:10 · answer #5 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, get it checked, you are well on your way to crippling arthritus because you are walking unevenly and you likely have torn your meniscus in your knee. i did that too, now im in pain all the time. if you have really good medical insurance you might be able to get a joint replacement, i had arthriscopic surgery but it didnt help much.
2007-03-25 20:01:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a doctor but a friend had this problem and ended up loosing a leg. You should see a doctor as soon as possible just to be safe.
2007-03-25 20:04:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely recommend that you see your dr about this. They can help you figure out whether or not this is arthritis.
I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis when I was 19 years old thanks to injuries to my knees, the left in particular.
2007-03-25 23:51:02 · answer #8 · answered by sokokl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Repeat after me : GOUT
2007-03-26 04:29:35 · answer #9 · answered by David B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋