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I am sixty years old My knees are suffering from severe pain for last five years I consulted five more orthopedists and they all are prescribed me painkillers and glucosamine supplement tablets and powder I took medicines they suggested in full. I took Xrays several time but pain stands still now what are the investigations to diagnosis this pain- awaiting your kind reply Sivadasan K S
The permanent solution for bilateral knee osteoarthritis is knee replacement. Physical therapy, exercise and heat and cold compression may helpful. Take calcium and vitamin deficiencies supplements. use Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis under your doctor guidance.
If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Knees?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You may be suffering from bilateral knee osteoarthritis. The permanent solution for bilateral knee osteoarthritis is knee replacement. Physical therapy, exercise and heat and cold compression may helpful. Take calcium and vitamin deficiencies supplements. use Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis under your doctor guidance. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.