
Is Physical Therapy The Right Treatment For Severe Pain In Knee?

Now that I've returned from FL have gone to my primary care dr. who has tentatively diagnosised as the above stated conditions listed at the start of this note. MY QUESTION TO YOU IS WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR THIS POSSIBLE CONDITION. And what pain meds would you recommend.THANK YOU XXXXX
You need to get an X-Ray of both knees done.
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Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query. However, I feel that without an injury meniscal bruising or chondral injury to be unlikely. Rather, osteoarthritis seems more likely to me. Here the cartilaginous cap gets eroded away. The sightseeing walk could have aggravated a pre-existing problem. Osteoporosis could also be involved. It is hard to comment definitively without a proper clinical examination. I would insist you to get an X-Ray (AP and lateral) of both knees done and to share the report. You can do so using the facility on the upper right of this page.
Physical therapy should help. But the specifics of the therapy would depend on the findings of the X-Ray. As of now, use ice compress. For pain relief, I would prefer paracetamol or acetaminophen 1g thrice daily or as required, as of now, although other pain killers can also be used.
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Should be available without prescription
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Thanks for writing back.
X-rays can be done without prescription but certain centers still ask for one. If that is the case you can get it from the ER.
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Available OTC
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Thanks for writing back. Pardon me for not understanding. Tylenol (acetaminophen) as well as Aleve (naproxen) are available without prescription and should help in relieving your pain. Also apply cold compress.
Let me know if I could help further.
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