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What Causes Sharp Pain In Heels And Knees Upon Standing Up?

hi, I am 39 years old, female, 170 lbs. my knees and heels hurt a lot when i stand up after sitting for long time. The heel pain is like a needle like. It stays for couple of minutes and then after words it disappears. But it continues on and off whenever i take a break. WHat is the reason for this?
Thu, 30 Jul 2015
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Your are symptoms are related to arthritis.
By your age it is not that common to get osteoporosis.
There are different types of arthritis.
Get the following tests-
Rheumatoid factor to rule out rheumatoid arthritis.
Serum uric acid levels to rule out gout.
Xray of both knees and ankles, there may be bone spikes and some bony chnges which makes your diagnosis.
Till then use these tablets.
-calcium supplements
-painkiller like ibuprofen or acelofenac
-antacid like rantac.
-warm compress
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Thank you.
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What Causes Sharp Pain In Heels And Knees Upon Standing Up?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Your are symptoms are related to arthritis. By your age it is not that common to get osteoporosis. There are different types of arthritis. Get the following tests- Rheumatoid factor to rule out rheumatoid arthritis. Serum uric acid levels to rule out gout. Xray of both knees and ankles, there may be bone spikes and some bony chnges which makes your diagnosis. Till then use these tablets. -calcium supplements -painkiller like ibuprofen or acelofenac -antacid like rantac. -warm compress Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Thank you.