Question 1

can being overweight cause bad knee pain?

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Yes: Also one of the leading causes of knee osteoarthritis is overweight and obesity. There had been studies that compare loosing weight can be as effective or more than giving you certain anti-inflammatory/analgesic medications.

Question 2

whats a good way to excersize if your overweight with a bad knee pain and bad back?

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See details: You are 36 years old and already offering limitations and reasons why you cannot exercise. Do aerobics especially swimming or cycling, start with a structured resistance program, segregating body parts (legs one day, arms another day, etc). Start with low weights and increase as tolerated. Use machines rather than free weights because they provide better stability while exercising.

Question 3

what can i do about my chronic knee pain? what can i do about my chronic knee pain?  i am overweight and am working on losing weight, over-the-counter medications are not keeping the pain away, what more can i do?

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Likely : Likely you have arthritis in the knee, but you should confirm this diagnosis with your doctor before undertaking a specific treatment regimen. Having said that, you already hit the nail on the head, so to speak. Overweight and obesity are major factors in knee problems- the knee takes many times your body weight in force with every step.

Specific measures to address this include physical activity. Generally speaking, do something fairly strenuous to help burn calories while exercising your knee joint as well: walking moderate distances for example. If the pain is severe, then non-weight-bearing exercises could be considered. Two great examples are a stationary bicycle and swimming. For acute pain, try the rice acronym: rest from painful activities, ice your knee (15-20 minutes 2-3 times daily), compress with an elastic wrap, and elevate to help control swelling.

Question 4

experiencing knee pain when exercising and putting pressure on left leg. i'm overweight but will this pain go away if i continue to lose weaight?

Accepted Answer

Maybe : Maybe. Full exam needed if a contusion or sprain will improve but if it's a crucial or collateral ligament tear or meniscus tear may need more rehabilitation or surgery to fix. Tell MD where the pain is how long it lasts if it radiates. Do low impact elliptical or recumbent bike till pain improves please. Controlling your diet will definitely help in the long run.  Good luck

Question 5

experiencing knee pain but only at night when i lay down to go to sleep. no previous knee injuries. what could be causing this? i'm not overweight.

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Go to Doctor: Your doctor can examine your knee and determine additional treatment

Question 6

i exercised/ran for years w/no knee pain/not overweight. pain direct result of previous insanity/plyo. i want to run/build muscle but knees grind&hurt?

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Typical with plyo: Plyometrics/insanity puts a lot of stress on your knee joints that you don't get with other exercises. I recommend running on dirt/sand-it takes more energy and is gentler on your knees. It is also common for women to have arthritis under their kneecaps due to wider hips. You may benefit from getting a gait analysis at a good shoe store since pronation (either over or under) can cause knee pain.

Question 7

knee pain pos ana high esr but normal x-ray  so what could be wrong and what should be next step? i am overweight could this be from that?

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See details: The knee pain is likely unrelated to the ana. Being overweight could certainly play a role. There are several possible causes for knee pain so i would urge that you have the issue evaluated.

Question 8

knee pain. also have slightly bulging veins in knee and calf near knee. veins twitch some times. im 70 lbs overweight. shud i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Varicose veins: Twitching or not, if there is aching and pain over the veins and in the leg along with ankle or leg swelling, a Duplex vein scan should be done to see if there is associated venous insufficiency. If there is, the insufficiency can be treated with laser (EVLT) or VNUS Closure and the veins with sclerotherapy or microphlebectomy. Seek an ABVLM certified vein specialist on Phlebology.org

Question 9

knee pain (dull), 1 or both  knees , mostly at night, comes and goes not everyday, overweight, sometimes i run mostly sedentary lifestyle, no bruising?

Accepted Answer

May be structual: Need ortho exam. Xrays and probably an MRI of the knees will be needed. Losing weight would ofcourse lessen the stress.

Question 10

front of knee pain with catching feeling yesterday, today, behind knee pain hard to walk..no recent injury..overweight..no swelling or redness..dvt?

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Possibly: Unfortunately, even the physical exam looking for  a DVT is only about 50 percent accurate.  So if you do have posterior knee pain and particularly swelling in the leg, you may need to be seen for an ultrasound.  You could very well not have a DVT, but having one is potentially life threatening.

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Can being overweight cause bad knee pain?

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What can i do about my chronic knee pain? what can i do about my chronic knee pain? i am overweight and am working on losing weight, over-the-counter medications are not keeping the pain away, what more can i do?

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Experiencing knee pain when exercising and putting pressure on left leg. i'm overweight but will this pain go away if i continue to lose weaight?

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Experiencing knee pain but only at night when i lay down to go to sleep. no previous knee injuries. what could be causing this? i'm not overweight.

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I exercised/ran for years w/no knee pain/not overweight. pain direct result of previous insanity/plyo. i want to run/build muscle but knees grind&hurt?

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Knee pain pos ana high esr but normal x-ray so what could be wrong and what should be next step? i am overweight could this be from that?

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Knee pain. also have slightly bulging veins in knee and calf near knee. veins twitch some times. im 70 lbs overweight. shud i be worried?

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Knee pain (dull), 1 or both knees , mostly at night, comes and goes not everyday, overweight, sometimes i run mostly sedentary lifestyle, no bruising?

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Front of knee pain with catching feeling yesterday, today, behind knee pain hard to walk..no recent injury..overweight..no swelling or redness..dvt?

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