(knee problem's)..?
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Once ligaments are torn or stretched, that's it, they do not repair.
I had knee surgery when I was 4 (I am now 27) and have had problems ever since. Anti-inflammitories upset my stomach, so I take White Willow Bark. You could get it at any natural food store, or even GNC. Nothing takes my pain away like that stuff. I have problems due to the surgery (they removed a deformed cartilage) and I don't know if it's related or not, but I also have fluid on my knee which can be very painful. This stuff takes it all away, I guarantee.
Well, first off, if you did in fact have a complete tear of your ACL, MCL, or PCL it is doubtful that you would have a reattachment, spontaneously occur. As such, the stability of your knee is probably greatly compromised. Athletes wear high quality knee braces to provide external support to compromised joints. If you have some remaining structural damage, that could explain the pain/swelling. Sometimes when you have "stuff" floating around in your joint it causes the inflamation w/in the surrounding tissue. Pain is usually a result of the inflammation. Unless you cut the inflammation, the normal healing process cannot proceed. Once you've dealt w/ the trauma you can begin strengthening your glute muscles. The glutes are the primary knee stabilizers. I would go to see a doc for an x-ray to see if you have tissue damage that needs to be cleaned out. And then get a second opinion.
Hi! So, it sounds like you definately have a real problem with stability in your knee.
I would ask for plain films and an MRI and take them with you to an orthopoedist. Not many primary care or general docs know how to do a good joint exam, or to diagnose these injuries.
This is from the family doctor website...it is a great guide!
Pain, swelling, stiffness and "water" on the knee are common symptoms. Follow this chart for more information about knee problems, possible diagnoses and self-care.
SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS SELF-CARE
1. Did your knee pain or swelling begin after a fall, twisting injury, or after your knee was hit by an object or person? Go to Question 7.*
2. Is your knee deformed? Your knee may be FRACTURED and/or you may have seriously TORN some LIGAMENTS in the internal area of the knee. EMERGENCY
See your doctor or go to the emergency room right away.
3. Is your kneecap swollen, tender and warm, and do you have pain with activity? If you fell hard on your kneecap it may be FRACTURED. Otherwise, it may be bruised or you may have PREPATELLAR BURSITIS, an irritation of a small lubricating sac (called bursa) in front of the kneecap. See your doctor.
4. Is your knee tender and swollen and does the pain get worse after sitting for a long time or after using the stairs? Your symptoms may be from TORN CARTILAGE, a TORN LIGAMENT or CHONDROMALACIA PATELLAE, the softening of the ligament or cartilage underneath the kneecap. See your doctor. Rest and anti-inflammatory medicine may help relieve the pain.
5. Do you have a sharp pain behind your knee and is it painful to stretch your leg? You may have a TORN HAMSTRING MUSCLE. Apply ice to the area and use an anti-inflammatory medicine. You may also wrap your thigh with an elastic bandage. Keep the injured leg elevated. See your doctor if there's excessive swelling or pain.
6. Do you still have a grinding feeling in your joint or does it ever lock even after your knee pain is better? This may be from TORN CARTILAGE. Use an anti-inflammatory medicine and rest your knee. If you keep experiencing pain or if your knee becomes swollen, see your doctor.
*7. Is your knee swollen and/or red? Go to Question 9.**
8. Do you have a fever along with swollen and/or red joints? You may have RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, but you may also have a more serious problem, such as RHEUMATIC FEVER. URGENT
See your doctor as soon as possible. He or she will be able to tell what's causing your symptoms.
Your symptoms may be from GOUT. Try an anti-inflammatory medicine. If your symptoms don't improve, see your doctor.
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**9. Has your knee become tender over many months or years and does the pain get worse when the weather changes? Pain and stiffness may be caused by OSTEOARTHRITIS. Try an anti-inflammatory medicine. Applying heat to tender joints may also help relieve the pain. If your symptoms don't improve, see your doctor.
10. Is the back of your knee swollen? The swelling may be from a BAKER'S CYST. Try an anti-inflammatory medicine. If your symptoms don't improve, see your doctor.
11. Are you between 12 and 18 years old and do you have a pain below your kneecap that gets worse with activity? You may have OSGOOD-SCHLATTER DISEASE. Apply ice to the affected area and rest your leg. See your doctor if your pain is severe or if the swelling is excessive.
12. Are you younger than 18 years old and do you have knee pain? You may have a hip problem that feels like knee pain. See your doctor.
For more information, please talk to your doctor. If you think the problem is serious, call your doctor right away.
Good luck to you. Also try OTC Glucosamine - it helps joint pain...
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