my knee hurts when i stand up or sit down not when im walking, unless it turns a certain way it really hurts on my right knee on the outer right side its like right abovethe knee actually it really hurts when i go from sitting or standing or from standing to sitting whats wrong with me how caN i fx it theres no bruiseing and earlier today it like hurt from below the knee on the outer right side all the way down to the top of my foot but that dosent hurt now help
2007-09-16 17:23:15 · 8 answers · asked by A P 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
If you have injured that knee before or if you're getting a little older, it may well be osteoarthritis. If you're young and in pretty good shape, chances are you have hurt a ligament in your knee. Actually either way, you need to see a doctor.
Taking an anti-inflammatory such as Aleve (best) or Motrin will help until you can get in. Good luck to you, I hope you feel better really soon!!
2007-09-16 17:33:56 · answer #1 · answered by lookn_4_laffs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
R.I.C.E.
Rest. Rest and protect the injured or sore area. Stop, change, or take a break from any activity that may be causing your pain or soreness.
Ice. Cold will reduce pain and swelling. Apply an ice or cold pack immediately to prevent or minimize swelling. Apply the ice or cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 or more times a day. After 48 to 72 hours, if swelling is gone, apply heat to the area that hurts. Do not apply ice or heat directly to the skin. Place a towel over the cold or heat pack before applying it to the skin.
Compression. Compression, or wrapping the injured or sore area with an elastic bandage (such as an Ace wrap), will help decrease swelling. Don't wrap it too tightly, since this can cause more swelling below the affected area. Loosen the bandage if it gets too tight. Signs that the bandage is too tight include numbness, tingling, increased pain, coolness, or swelling in the area below the bandage. Talk to your health professional if you think you need to use a wrap for longer than 48 to 72 hours; a more serious problem may be present.
Elevation. Elevate the injured or sore area on pillows while applying ice and anytime you are sitting or lying down. Try to keep the area at or above the level of your heart to help minimize swelling.
2007-09-16 17:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Same problem here, doctor told me my knee cap is to far down but he said i have flat feet, and gave me a prescription for inserts..Ha ha, 300 bucks I don't think so..>So i bought some from walmart and my knee doesn't hurt anymore
Get the Dr. Schools gel kind OMG they help
2007-09-16 17:28:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
stand up, bend your knee slightly, and turn your body keeping your foot planted on the ground still. Does that hurt?
2007-09-16 17:26:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
sounds like it might be tendonitis - inflammation of the tendon. If it is try an anti-inflamatory like advil or aleve and rest the joint as much as possible... Couple days should be fine - if this persists I would see a doc!
2007-09-16 17:26:55 · answer #5 · answered by chrissy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think that you should go and get your knee checked out you probably have fluid inside your knee or you might have torn something and don't know it so yeah you need to go and get looked at have them to give you a x-ray
2007-09-16 17:28:21 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes get to a KNEE dr and get ur knee checked out
2007-09-17 10:18:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummmm.....maybe you should go to a Doctor. Just a thought.
2007-09-16 17:26:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋