I suffered a minor ACL tear of my right knee about 16 years ago. Didnt require surgery, just some PT that i slacked on. Now, anytime I do anything strenuous, such as last week’s job that involved moving heavy furniture, I find my knee swollen, and almost unable to bend it. Stairs and ramps are a killer too. I can function, and indeed do still walk and work around, but I’d like to hear some good homegrown remedies for it. I have been taking ibuprofen regularly to combat the swelling, and have been using Capazin ointment, but to no real avail. I have to be on my feet 8 hours a day at least to work, on concrete floors and ladders. Just bought some new shoes, but nothing expensive, and i am using insoles. I need some relief! Help! Thanks!

Tagged with: acl tear • avail • concrete floors • furniture • ibuprofen • job • ladders • new shoes • ramps • stairs

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I’m seeking alternatives to traditional knee replacement surgery. I would like to hear from arthritis and orthopedic patients who have experienced or investigated "biologic" (natural) joint replacements, versus "bionic" (artificial) joint replacements. I also would like to hear from people who know of any other total knee replacement alternatives currently available. Thank you.

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Does anyone know of anything to make the pain go away. She does not have insurance either, so meds are getting to expensive. They said she may need surgery but it will be way to expensive and she does not wanna be in debt like that. Does anyone know what type of insurance she can get to help her out with this problem? And does anyone know of any tricks that may help with the pain she is having? She is not old enough to get help from the state yet. I think you have to be 60 something. Please help I feel bad for my mother

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They drilled into the growth plate to stop growth on my right knee so my left knee could catch up, and possibly even out. The surgeryydidn’tt work very well, and my legs never evened out. However, that is not my point. Could the drilling have caused arthritis or another condition that could be giving me mild to severe knee pain? If it’s a different condition, can you please tell me what it is? Thanks in advance!

Tagged with: arthritis • growth plate • knee pain • left knee • legs • thanks in advance • tt

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It seems to be most sore on the inside, to the side of the knee cap. Sometimes throbs. Feels like a really bruised muscle. Hurts to the touch. Hurts to bend it. Icing it makes it better, but can’t do that all day every day. Any ideas? Not a runner, never injured it, no idea how it got this way.

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I am 19, and my knees already ache sometimes, my family has a history of arthritis and so I would like to know what I can do to prevent myself from getting arthritis too. I know I should have lots of a calcium but is there anything else I can do?

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I have severe arthritis in both knees & back, I can’t exercise like normal people that can jump around & walk & run. I have to use a walker or wheel chair, when I walk I can walk for just a few steps & have to sit down again the pain is so bad. I take celebrex for it every day. I heard pools are a good way to get exercise but there its out of the question as I am on a limited budget & the pool fees cost way too much, any suggestions on how I can exercise every day & try to keep fit like I used to be? I would appriciate any suggestions.

Tagged with: amp • arthritis • both knees • budget • celebrex • pool fees • pools • wheel • wheel chair

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up from floor. what can i do to alleviate pain. i already use ace knee braces but it don’t work.

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I have rheumatoid arthritis, am 26 years old and since moving to Denver have NEVER had so much pain with it! Sure there have been times my whole body would flare up and it wouldn’t be pleasant – but I am noticing more localized pain – specifically the BACK of my knees, my hips, and my shoulders – as well of course as toes and fingers. Why would it be so localized like this and what can I do?

Yes, I am overweight, but have been working on it! This month lost 16 lbs! YAY ME! I also sit long hours for work… but no more than I was before I moved here and am still doing my yoga, belly dancing and walking.

Tagged with: arthritis • fingers • flare • hips • knees • Rheumatoid Arthritis • shoulders • toes • yoga

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I have arthritis in both knees, ankles, wrists & elbows. After a year of pain, I finally decided to try cortisone injections in my knees. I am wondering how long they will last.

Tagged with: amp • ankles • arthritis • both knees • cortisone • cortisone injections • elbows

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