I am 19, and my knees already ache sometimes, my family has a history of arthritis and so I would like to know what I can do to prevent myself from getting arthritis too. I know I should have lots of a calcium but is there anything else I can do?
2007-03-27 04:56:11 · 9 answers · asked by Gypsophila 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I would go to your doctor and get it checked out. When I was growing up, my knee joint was rubbing against my knee cap. But eventually I guess everything aligned and it doesn't happen any more. It was very painful... but I got out of gym class alot. I had to wear a knee sleeve... and there was talk of physiotherapy, but I didn't need it. Just see your doctor and take it from there.
2007-03-27 05:00:46 · answer #1 · answered by Manda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, believe it or not, exercise is the best thing for arthritis! Make sure you get your proper dosage of Vit. D and Calcium and do weight bearing exercises, like walking. If you need to lose any weight, even 5 lbs. will make a significant differenct in how your knees feel. You can also get elastic knee supports over-the-counter to help you support your legs. Don't do any pounding exercises...like running or jumping...walking or swimming are your best bets. You can take anti-inflammatories (with food) like aspirin, ibuprophen for the aches and pain. If these things don't help in say 6 weeks, perhaps you need to see a an orthopedic doctor for an evaluation.
Most people develop arthritis by the time they are 40, so I don't think you will avoid it completely. But while you're young and mobile, you can these things to help prevent or slow the onset.
Thanks for asking an intelligent question that also helps others. Godloveya.
2007-03-27 05:14:00 · answer #2 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, is it happening when you are outside in the cold? Or is it when you are inside, nice and warm? If it's outside in the cold, it sounds like you're just cold and sometimes it makes you sore. That's not abnormal. If it's inside when you are warm, it could potentially be arthritis, but I don't think that would just be once in a while. It would be increasing gradually. Try to identify some other cause of the aching. For example, when it's really cold outside, do you stay in and sit with your feet up on an ottoman for a long period of time? Longer than when it's warm outside and you're more active? Just an example of things to consider.
2016-03-17 03:09:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Imagine for a moment your arthritis completely vanishing right now.
If, in a moment, your pain and stiffness melted away. And your joints all of a sudden functioned like a well-oiled machine.
Like a magic wand was waived, you'd be able to jump up from your chair and run around the room like a kid.
And imagine that you'd never have to suffer as much as a pinch of arthritis stiffness or pain ever again.
I know this sounds impossible right now, but bear with me, because sometimes miracles happen.
It was a gift from a woman on the other side of the world. From the kindness of her heart, she took pity on my suffering and taught me how to completely reverse my arthritis.
Today, I want to do the same for you!
2016-05-15 04:48:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't stop arthritis. I have it in both my knees from doing cheerleading! It's the straining of the muscles. You can take advil for the pain. Other than that, try to strengthen your muscles. You can do things such as squats and leg presses. Good luck.
2007-03-27 05:01:21 · answer #5 · answered by Hermione 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a joint support supplement like Glucosamine/Chondroitan. FlexAll makes one with Hyluronic acid in it as well. It takes a few weeks to feel a difference, but it should help. My daughter is 26 and takes it regularly and so do I.
2007-03-27 05:00:01 · answer #6 · answered by Lin s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you are not sitting 'indian style'. try to avoid crossing your legs, as well. sitting in these positions can cause poor circulation of blood to your knees as well as your hips. Try putting heat, on your knees if it gets real bad, and lay down, with them stretched out.
2007-03-27 05:07:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
best bet is exercise and maintain an ideal weight. this won't prevent it but will help ease the pain longer.
2007-03-27 04:59:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
excercise. Strengthening the muscles that support your joints alleviates the pressure on your joints. do cardio and strength train.
but talk to your doctor about it...
2007-03-27 04:59:18 · answer #9 · answered by Kate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋