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Question: got an MRI done on my left knee.Was told I have a torn midiscus which requires minor arthroscopic surgery. However I have been experiencing a lot of other stiffness, tightness and pain in ALL of my body.Especially both legs,my shoulders and feet. In the mornings when I wake up I can hardly stand up. Also the heel portion of my right foot hurts a lot ! I can't put full weight on it. Have ALOT of stiffness in my legs and am constantly limping around Very difficult to walk normally!
Brief Answer:
Need investigations to find cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The stiffness and pain all over the body that you have is not related to the knee meniscus tear.
The reasons for such joint pains commonly are:
1. Rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
2. Gout
3. Vitamin B12 deficiency
4. Vitamin D deficiency
5. Calcium deficiency
You need some investigations like
RA Test
S.Uric Acid
Vit D3 level
B12 Level
Blood counts
blood sugar
X ray as per need
In the mean time, this should help.
1. Have more of fruits, vegetables soups etc.
2. Maintain healthy routine, keep walking till you have pain, and just stop before pain starts
3. Apply some analgesic ointment over the site of pain after a hot compress. Take a hot shower in the morning to relax all the pains.
4. Milk and milk products are good source of calcium. Do include plenty of these in your diet.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Need investigations to find cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The stiffness and pain all over the body that you have is not related to the knee meniscus tear.
The reasons for such joint pains commonly are:
1. Rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
2. Gout
3. Vitamin B12 deficiency
4. Vitamin D deficiency
5. Calcium deficiency
You need some investigations like
RA Test
S.Uric Acid
Vit D3 level
B12 Level
Blood counts
blood sugar
X ray as per need
In the mean time, this should help.
1. Have more of fruits, vegetables soups etc.
2. Maintain healthy routine, keep walking till you have pain, and just stop before pain starts
3. Apply some analgesic ointment over the site of pain after a hot compress. Take a hot shower in the morning to relax all the pains.
4. Milk and milk products are good source of calcium. Do include plenty of these in your diet.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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