im desperately in need of something to help with some knee pain. ive been playing soccer since i was a kid and figured that someone here might have the same problem...if you know of something that might help--let me know. thanks.
it could be anything, but one common cause of chronic knee pain results from the knee cap being out of alignment. the procedure to correct this is called a lateral release (basically aligning the knee cap with the groove it is supposed to be in). it takes about 1-2 months recovery time. see your doctor, get some mri's done, and make sure to seek a 2nd and 3rd opinion before getting cut on.
If you were in the 10-15 year old age range, Osgood Schlater's syndrome would be the the most common explanation. Otherwise, it could be patellar tendinitis, medial meniscus tear (or scar tissue), or a variety of other things. You should see an orthopedic specialist.
Lateral releases are yummy. I've had one on the left knee, gonna need a right one pretty soon. But yeah, definately go to a specialist. Also hook yourself up with ice packs, heating pads, and rest it after a day of exercise. Also be sure to keep exercising, because once you stop the pain gets much much worse. Better foot support can help alleviate the pain as well. There's also something called Plica syndrome, but it's very random and rare and I've only met one other person whose had it. Get it checked out, and don't listen to what a family physician says, stick to the specialists.
Why you go dissing family docs? True, the dude may end up at the orthopod, but to say not to listen to your family physician is just ignorant. John
When it comes to family docs, I have found they know very little about athletic injuries. I was told when I initially hurt my knee that I had strained a ligament and it would be fine in two weeks. I went back a few times after that to hear the same, only to find out 3 years after the fact that I had torn a meniscus and as a result of not knowing, it had healed wrong. And I had two or three other things wrong with my knee as well, which the specialists figured out very quickly, and I had guessed at by use of webmd (I'm an addict, it's sad). So from now on I go to the family guy for my upper-respiratory, allergy, and acid reflux issues, but leave the other stuff to people who really know.
you should definitely see a doctor, but also try glucosamine. my doc suggested that. its over the counter and helps keep joints healthy. the one i take is called triple flex. nature made makes it and you can buy it in different strenths. i just use the maximum strength and it definitely helps. goodluck man
I am a cardiologist but here is some advice: Pick out the biggest orthopedic group in your yellow pages. Call them up and ask for the Sports Medicine specialist. Get your MRI or whatever. Then you will know just what to do and can stop wondering exactly what the problem is. Don't waste any more time or money guessing and trying unproved remedies. Good luck!!
Come on people...you will still need a referral from your primary care provider unless you plan on paying for all this yourself. If you don't trust an initial visit with your pcp, then you need a new pcp! And yes we can even treat STDs if our moderator gets in a bind. John
Ooooh please. Unless you meant Joel (which you didn't). Actually I went to a place in Harrisonburg for a foot injury last weekend. The diagnosis was fine and the guy was really nice, but I still can't sleep at night because of the pain. I've been icing it and resting it and elevating it, etc, and all he gave me was Tylenol 3 which doesn't help at all. But yeah, referrals are good. AND pcps can do x-rays.