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How Can Swelling In The Knees Due To Arthritis Be Treated?

I have arthritis. My right knee is swollen and hard to walk. I went to a bone dr. who tried cortizone shot, lasted only 1 week, then I had the 5 shots of hylagan shots. After only 2 weeks it s worst. Now it s hard to walk and my leg hurts in the calf, sides and the middle of my leg from the ankle up the thigh in the back of my leg. It s hard to walk and to sleep. What should my next step be and what kind of doctor do I need to see?
Wed, 8 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I suggest you to use anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen. I also suggest to use anti-inflammatory cream for local relief. Cool compresses can help.

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How Can Swelling In The Knees Due To Arthritis Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I suggest you to use anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen. I also suggest to use anti-inflammatory cream for local relief. Cool compresses can help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.