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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Ankle And Knee

Hi My name is Geoff and I had polio when i was 3-4 yo in1946-47.I am now getting severe pain in my ankle radiating up to just below the knees. I have been put on pain killers and potassium tablets to no avail. I have a high pain threshold and when asked what level is the pain and I tell them about 12. Do you think this has anything to do with my previous polio disease Many thaks
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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.Dear Geoff
its probably that polio can cause weakness of muscles and early degenerative changes.causing pain in knee.
You need an x ray done to see the changes in the joint. The treatment done will depend on your x ray condition.
meanwhile assessment of ur muscle power is a must.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Ankle And Knee

.Dear Geoff its probably that polio can cause weakness of muscles and early degenerative changes.causing pain in knee. You need an x ray done to see the changes in the joint. The treatment done will depend on your x ray condition. meanwhile assessment of ur muscle power is a must.