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What Is The Remedy For The Inflammation And Pain In The Leg After Wearing A Steel Toe Work Boots?

After getting my new steel toe work boots and a different size my right knee has inflamed and makes it hard to walk and is very difficult coming down steps and have not worn the boots in 10 days (returned them) but my leg is still in pain, am also on concrete all day?
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Hi
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.

after using those new steel toe work boots,which might be heavy i guess,u seem to have strained your knee soft tissues,including the muscles,tendons and ligaments. even though u have stopped using them,the swelling and pain usually takes atleast 3 weeks to heal if given proper rest. try taking as much rest as possible,use a knee cap while on work. hot fomentation twice a day. if the pain still remains,i suggest u get an xray of the knee done to find out the cause. analgesics,anti-inflammatory drugs local gel application may help. a remote possibilty is of elevated uric acid levels,that can be found out on a blood hemogram.Nothing to worry about.     
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
Thanks,Take care,God bless.
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What Is The Remedy For The Inflammation And Pain In The Leg After Wearing A Steel Toe Work Boots?

Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern. after using those new steel toe work boots,which might be heavy i guess,u seem to have strained your knee soft tissues,including the muscles,tendons and ligaments. even though u have stopped using them,the swelling and pain usually takes atleast 3 weeks to heal if given proper rest. try taking as much rest as possible,use a knee cap while on work. hot fomentation twice a day. if the pain still remains,i suggest u get an xray of the knee done to find out the cause. analgesics,anti-inflammatory drugs local gel application may help. a remote possibilty is of elevated uric acid levels,that can be found out on a blood hemogram.Nothing to worry about. I hope your question has been answered. If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Thanks,Take care,God bless.