Question 1

my knees have been significantly swelling and i have been in a ton of pain; however, the bilateral mri showed nothing. how is this possible?

Accepted Answer

Swollen knees: Mri has limitations it is second to arthroscopy and physical exam by trained orthopedist or sport medicine specialist  anti inflammatory trial can help such as  aleve (naproxen) or Devil,s Claw  check with your Doctor

Question 2

i have bilateral knee pain with edema. there is definitely some kind of fluid buildup on both knees. the swelling decreases with ice application. asa?

Accepted Answer

Not ASA: An anti-inflammatory would be ideal. Check with your doctor if your kidney function is good and can take them and at what dose.

Question 3

bilateral knee pain only when climbing stairs or sitting to standing since one month, no pain in ankle but mild swelling in ankle and foot. help?

Accepted Answer

See details: Then see a rheumatologist and have the problem evaluated. The causes of an inflammatory arthritis are many.

Question 4

i have bilateral knee pain for past one month, mild swelling in ankles and feet. pain present when climbing stairs, sitting to standing, pls explain?

Accepted Answer

Could be: rheumatoid arthritis.  You need medical evaluation for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 5

can't have mri due to screws in my knee but knee keeps locking random swelling laterally and pain lateral side(post op knee)+bilateral muscle spasms ?

Accepted Answer

If the screws were: placed in the last 15 years they should be MR safe.  Their presence may cause artifact that degrades the image, but depending on what your doc is looking for, an MR might still provide useful diagnostic information.

Question 6

bilateral calf/knee pain after rest. pain subsides with movement. calves tender to touch. no redness, rash, swelling. no strenuous exercise before.

Accepted Answer

Get an evaluation: Pain in the calf area usually comes from one of the 2 muscles in the area (gastrocnemius or soleus) but it can be cause by referred pain from other structures. Visit your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 7

had knee pain/swelling for a month, after that i had bilateral joint pain wrists, shoulders, hands since 15y/o.now the bone in fngers is larger.why?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated.: Arthritis can be genetic or it can be due to gout, infection or chronic wear and tear.  It can result in local areas of inflammation within the joint.

Question 8

i have a venous us and see a vascular doc in a week for severe bilateral foot/ankle swelling attacks. the leg cramps/pain behind knee. ? how to sleep?

Accepted Answer

One of the concerns : Is a clot, a bakers cyst is another that comes to mind. A clot is serious if present and needs to be dealt with immediately. The question is did you already have he ultrasound or not? If you didnt go get it done...And do not wait a week. If you did and it was negative, i would call the doctors office anyway explain your ina lot of pain and ask to be seen earlier. 
Perhaps ice would help....

Question 9

can a knee injury cause swelling below the knee, closer to the ankle?

Accepted Answer

Yes - you need evalu: Yes it can especially if there is a Baker's cyst  where  the fluid  can leak out of the back of the knee and go down the leg. This can be  joint fluid and at  times  with an injury there can be acute  swelling, even with bleeding that can leak out  the back and do this. Ask your physican if  you have a Baker's Cyst.

Question 10

i've been experiencing very strong pain in my inner right thigh and groin area for a week. the pain spread to my knee with a little swelling below the knee. it's constantly painful up walk and lay down. i can't pinpoint the origin of the pain but it feels

Accepted Answer

Thigh pain /swelling: Seek immediate medical attention in an ER. You may have a clot in your leg, which could have serious consequences and needs immediate attention. Also could possibly be appendicitis, ovarian torsion which all need  immediate ER evaluation. Go to an ER now.

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My knees have been significantly swelling and i have been in a ton of pain; however, the bilateral mri showed nothing. how is this possible?

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I have bilateral knee pain with edema. there is definitely some kind of fluid buildup on both knees. the swelling decreases with ice application. asa?

A member asked:

Bilateral knee pain only when climbing stairs or sitting to standing since one month, no pain in ankle but mild swelling in ankle and foot. help?

A member asked:

I have bilateral knee pain for past one month, mild swelling in ankles and feet. pain present when climbing stairs, sitting to standing, pls explain?

A member asked:

Can't have mri due to screws in my knee but knee keeps locking random swelling laterally and pain lateral side(post op knee)+bilateral muscle spasms ?

A member asked:

Bilateral calf/knee pain after rest. pain subsides with movement. calves tender to touch. no redness, rash, swelling. no strenuous exercise before.

A member asked:

Had knee pain/swelling for a month, after that i had bilateral joint pain wrists, shoulders, hands since 15y/o.now the bone in fngers is larger.why?

A member asked:

I have a venous us and see a vascular doc in a week for severe bilateral foot/ankle swelling attacks. the leg cramps/pain behind knee. ? how to sleep?

A member asked:

Can a knee injury cause swelling below the knee, closer to the ankle?

A member asked:

I've been experiencing very strong pain in my inner right thigh and groin area for a week. the pain spread to my knee with a little swelling below the knee. it's constantly painful up walk and lay down. i can't pinpoint the origin of the pain but it feels

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