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What Causes Joint Pain In Legs And Knees?

I will be having a hip replacement. I want to know why my joints in the lower half of body, legs, knees, all joints hurt so bad. Now it is getting hard for me to walk. When I sit, it s hard getting up so i try to stay mobile as much as possible. Why are my joints hurting so bad? So sorry did not know I had to pay for this service and right now, I do not have those funds. Thank you anyway.
Tue, 12 May 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

According to your symptoms and findings there is osteoarthritis of your knee.
You can start cartilage protecting medication like chondritin sulphate twice daily, that you need to take for couple of months.
Take analgesic and add tab methylcobalamine 1500mcg daily.

Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises

Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include,
ACTIVITY MODIFICATION -It is important to maintain as much activity and joint motion as possible, but impact activities will aggravate arthritis. Running and jumping will often accelerate cartilage loss from the joint. The key is to focus on low impact activities, such as swimming or cycling.

VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years. You need to consult orthopaedic surgeon for taking it.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you are satisfied with answer do not forget to give rating to this answer.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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What Causes Joint Pain In Legs And Knees?

Hello, I have studied your case. According to your symptoms and findings there is osteoarthritis of your knee. You can start cartilage protecting medication like chondritin sulphate twice daily, that you need to take for couple of months. Take analgesic and add tab methylcobalamine 1500mcg daily. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include, ACTIVITY MODIFICATION -It is important to maintain as much activity and joint motion as possible, but impact activities will aggravate arthritis. Running and jumping will often accelerate cartilage loss from the joint. The key is to focus on low impact activities, such as swimming or cycling. VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years. You need to consult orthopaedic surgeon for taking it. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you are satisfied with answer do not forget to give rating to this answer. Wishing you good health. Take care.