What Do Severe Leg And Knee Pain Indicate Despite Taking Aspirin And Advil?

Posted on Thu, 5 Oct 2017

Question: I am a 69 yr old woman experiencing extreme right leg pain. No pain walking, but standing up and sitting down-pain in upper thigh. Also pain while driving. No bruising, redness or swelling. Today there is also knee pain. Aspirin and Advil give no relief. Ice packs help only slightly.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be sacroilitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
I have read your description of pain and in my opinion this pain is due to sacroilitis- Inflammation of the joint between pelvis and spine. Sometimes the pain may radiate to knee also in sacroilitis.
I suggest you start pain killers , muscle relaxant and application of heat locally. Once the pain reduces then start spinal extension exercises( to be taught by a physiotherapist).
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
It will take 2-3 weeks for this condition to resolve.

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