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What Causes Pain In Legs, Knees And Joints?
Question: I have been experiencing pain in my leg, knees and to some extent my other joints ( wrist etc) for the past 2 weeks. It has progressively gotten worse and and now I am having difficulty walking. Panadol osteo and arthritis pain relif creams are not helping. The pain is now keeping me awake at night. Im 55 and generally in good health ( 163 cm and 70k). What are the possible causes and what else can I do to get rid of the chronic pain :(
Brief Answer:
there is possibility of osteoarthritis of your kne
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
According to your symptoms and findings there is possibility of osteoarthritis of your knee.
You can start cartilage protecting medication like chondritin sulphate, which you need to take for 2-3 months.
Panadol osteo is just anti-inflammatory/pain killer it will relieve pain only temporary.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises.
I will advise to do x ray knee and if required MRI knee can be done and if there is severe destruction of menisci then arthroscopic shaving can be done.
Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include,
LOAD REDUCTION: Protecting the joint from excessive load may slow down the rate of cartilage loss. It is also effective in relieving pain. The heavier you are, the more stress you put on your joints, wearing shock-absorbing shoes, avoiding activities like climbing stairs and using a walking stick are worthwhile.
ACTIVITY MODIFICATION -It is important to maintain as much activity and joint motion as possible, but impact activities will aggravate arthritis. Running and jumping will often accelerate cartilage loss from the joint. The key is to focus on low impact activities, such as swimming or cycling.
VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years. You can take this injection consulting your doctor.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
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Wishing you good health.
Take care.
there is possibility of osteoarthritis of your kne
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
According to your symptoms and findings there is possibility of osteoarthritis of your knee.
You can start cartilage protecting medication like chondritin sulphate, which you need to take for 2-3 months.
Panadol osteo is just anti-inflammatory/pain killer it will relieve pain only temporary.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises.
I will advise to do x ray knee and if required MRI knee can be done and if there is severe destruction of menisci then arthroscopic shaving can be done.
Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include,
LOAD REDUCTION: Protecting the joint from excessive load may slow down the rate of cartilage loss. It is also effective in relieving pain. The heavier you are, the more stress you put on your joints, wearing shock-absorbing shoes, avoiding activities like climbing stairs and using a walking stick are worthwhile.
ACTIVITY MODIFICATION -It is important to maintain as much activity and joint motion as possible, but impact activities will aggravate arthritis. Running and jumping will often accelerate cartilage loss from the joint. The key is to focus on low impact activities, such as swimming or cycling.
VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years. You can take this injection consulting your doctor.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you are satisfied with answer do not forget to give rating to this answer.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What about the pain in my muscles of my legs - that is worse at the moment than the knee pain?
Brief Answer:
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Muscle cramps can be reduced by
Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or oil
Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary cycle.
Taking diet rich in calcium and potassium or oral supplements of the same
Check your vit B12 and Vit D 3 levels.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
If not relieved then DVT [deep vein thrombosis] may be suspected, colour Doppler will help to confirm diagnosis.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Muscle cramps can be reduced by
Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or oil
Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary cycle.
Taking diet rich in calcium and potassium or oral supplements of the same
Check your vit B12 and Vit D 3 levels.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
If not relieved then DVT [deep vein thrombosis] may be suspected, colour Doppler will help to confirm diagnosis.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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