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knee pain on and off 2-3 months. limping got worse due to the pain. went and had cortisone injection 5 days ago. unable to walk at all on it 3 days later. received another cortisone injection 2 days ago, still can t walk. On oxycodone for pain. pain med helps with the constant pain, but still can t walk. had xrays---dr says mild arthritis. on complete rest with no weight bearing x 2 days now. only 47 years old. a nurse. no known knee injuries in my past or recent several months. i m thinking a scan needs to be done, that something so much more is going on. could you share your thoughts
hi I think you may see a rheumatologist also for complete arthritis profile with tests for Rh factor,anti-ccp ,CBC,ESR ASO etc to know the nature of arthritis.diagnosis is necessary to rule out any specific diease arthritis so that definitive treatment be given if necessary.Meawhile Keep on physical therapy,heat,massage with voltaren gel local applicatin.Mri may be advised if required after preliminary tests best wishes
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hi I think you may see a rheumatologist also for complete arthritis profile with tests for Rh factor,anti-ccp ,CBC,ESR ASO etc to know the nature of arthritis.diagnosis is necessary to rule out any specific diease arthritis so that definitive treatment be given if necessary.Meawhile Keep on physical therapy,heat,massage with voltaren gel local applicatin.Mri may be advised if required after preliminary tests best wishes