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I Have Had Pain In My Right Knee For 7

Posted on Sat, 20 Oct 2018

Question: I have had pain in my right knee for 7 months. I have gone to 3 Ortho.Doctors . Between them they ruled out ligiments or tendons. I can not have an MRI due to a defibrulator implanted. I have had 3 cortizone shots in my knee.I have tried phys. therepy and no help.I even had a doppler to see if I have any blood clots. My knee is swollen.The original pain on the inner knee has subside but, now I am still in extreme pain in the knee. I have had e-rays that show some arthrits but, the doctor does not believe this is the reason for the pain. I have rested, iced and heat for seven months. I work three days a week with a day between which I am off so on those days I am ok til I get back to work and stand all day. I often wake up at night with pain. I have been eating Ibuprofen like candy that myj stomach feel ill.I desperately need help . I am a 68 year old female that was very active until this problem.By the way it started when I fell backwards and my knee twisted as I went back. Thank you, and I hope you can direct me to some help.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Joint lubricant supplements and arthroscopy can help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your health concerns ,
The swelling of the knee that you have is likely to be due to an injury to the internal structures of the knee along with osteoarthritic changes. You need to get a CT scan done to find the damage or get a diagnostic arthroscopy done for proper diagnosis and repair of any torn ligaments. In addition you also need regular joint lubricant supplements like glucosamine and hyaluronic acid injections to decrease the wear and tear of the knee cartilage.
Physiotherapy will help in preventing the further progression of the problem. You can start with proper supplements after consulting your orthopedician.

I hope this answers your query.
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Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 hours later)

do you think this may be a torn muscle or quad?;

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Torn muscle is less liekly.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing again.
A torn muscle or quad is less likely. The internal structures of the knee need to be examined first for any tear. Age related osteoarthritis can also cause such a pain.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar