How long did it take to completely recover.? Did you have good results and do you have better range of motion now?

Also, since I’m in my late 20s (young), is there any way to prevent or delay progression if this is arthritis?
I have popping, mild pain, and a gringing feeling when i flex. Could this also be "lupus"? (Is that the same as rheumatoid arthritis?) And what’s the difference?
Sorry — I meant "grinding."

I am already giving her glucosamine tablets 2x aday.

I am already giving her glucosamine tablets 2x aday.

The man had a commuted left patella fracture and supposedly he developed patellofemoral arthritis secondary to this injury. The doctor claims that he has chronic pain syndrome from it and prescribed him Percocet and Oxycontin. Is this proper? Aren’t Percocet and Oxycontin too strong for arthritis of the knee? Would not Celebrex suffice?

In 2004 I fell on my right knee and got a meniscus tear. One year later i has surgery and the doc trimmed the tear. Since then I still get a bit of stifness and locking ocassionally but not as bad as before. Now two months ago I was sleeping and I suddenly both my legs starting aching so badly. It was almost like something was attacking my legs. Both knee caps became tight at the same time and I couldn’t sleep, The next day the pain went but my left knee also started hurting (this is the good knee). Since then I have this burning sensation on the side of my knee cap(outer side) on both knees. Both knees feel weak and i always feel a burning sensation (like joints or bones are rubbing constanly), I am very worried. The doc claims I have IT band syndrome but I think it might be something else. I’ve also starting getting muscle spasms on the knees and hip area. I also must mention my hips sting as well but very little. I hope it’s not arthritis.
Update: yest the horrid burning sensation along with the muscle grinding feeling just dissappeared. I don’t know how but now I have a cold sensation in the side of my knee cap on my right now. feels icy cold and when i stand feels like there is a knot or tight muscle in my knee. when i put my ear to my knee i can hear the sound when you run a baloon. it’s weird. could it be liquid?? what is going on with my knees?

I want to implement an excercise routine that will not mess with my physical liabilities and trim my mid section. Currently I use an exercycle for half an hour daily.

I want to get a bike but one knee is so bad that I’ve been advised to have knee replacement surgery. Would riding a bike help maintain my muscle tone? I thought it might not be as painful as walking and standing have come to be. I sure don’t want that surgery. Thanks!!