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What Causes Knee Pain While Waking Up?

I sleep on my back with my knees bent and I wake up in pain and it hurts to straighten. After getting up and walking around I am fine. This just started a week ago. I play tennis, bowl and use an elliptical machine. Not sure what the problem is. sorry did not realize I would have to pay I am low income and do not have any extra money
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have knee pain while waking up. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like anterior cruciate ligament , torn meniscus , knee bursitis , patellar tendinitis , dislocated knee cap or arthritis . I would suggest you to give proper rest to your knee , apply warm compresses thrice a day , do gentle massage with sesame oil and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get better then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , CT scan or MRI . to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe physical therapy , steroid injection , anti inflammatory or arthroscopic surgery .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Knee Pain While Waking Up?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have knee pain while waking up. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like anterior cruciate ligament , torn meniscus , knee bursitis , patellar tendinitis , dislocated knee cap or arthritis . I would suggest you to give proper rest to your knee , apply warm compresses thrice a day , do gentle massage with sesame oil and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn t get better then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , CT scan or MRI . to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe physical therapy , steroid injection , anti inflammatory or arthroscopic surgery . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari