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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling On Knee

I have had a swollen knee( for more than a month, with severe pain originally--it has improvedand I can walk with pretty much a regular gait but still have some pain and soreness. I have been alternately taking Aleve and Ibuprofen. I am a resident of Spokane WA spending winter in Yuma AZ. We are returning to Spokane in a month...it is almost impossible to get a new patient appointment here. I m expecting to visit an Orthopedic specialist asap after arriving Spokane. This is a four-day trip and I m concerned about riding and driving that far with my knee in that condition. Any suggestions about OTC medications preparing and taking the trip. I do have a brace.
Wed, 9 Aug 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain knee pain along with swelling can occur due to causes like over exertion, ageing while can also be due to certain disorders like Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury,torn meniscus,knee bursitis, tendinitis,arthritis, gout, infections etc..

I would suggest you to consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray, MRI Scan, blood test etc can be done to rule out the exact cause of the pain and treatment can be done accordingly..

As of now you can take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxasone, apply an analgesic gel over the knees and put knee braces..
Limit exertion as it can add up to pain..


Hope this helps..

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling On Knee

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain knee pain along with swelling can occur due to causes like over exertion, ageing while can also be due to certain disorders like Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury,torn meniscus,knee bursitis, tendinitis,arthritis, gout, infections etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray, MRI Scan, blood test etc can be done to rule out the exact cause of the pain and treatment can be done accordingly.. As of now you can take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxasone, apply an analgesic gel over the knees and put knee braces.. Limit exertion as it can add up to pain.. Hope this helps.. Regards.