Question 1

i'm 62 yrs old and have started having discomfort in my left knee when i kneel that feels like a carpet burn, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is probably the beginning of osteoarthritis. Exercise your knees. Apply warm water bottle around the knee. You can take Motrin over the counter for pain. You can take glucosamine / chondrotin sulfate twice a day. This is non prescription. Please see orthopedic surgeon for cortisone or synvisc (hylan g-f 20) injections if it remains symptomatic.

Question 2

i have a pretty big carpet burn on my knee how do i treat that?

Accepted Answer

Time: Best way to treat this is to apply a thin layer of vaseline 2-3x/day and let time do the rest. The skin should heal within a few (4-5) days.

Question 3

my son came home from school after a weekend away with carpet burn on his knees he said it had just happend at school but they were dry and not pink c?

Accepted Answer

See below: He may resent your inquiring about something that may be more embarrassing to him.  Give him some time and perhaps he will reveal how he got it.  Pick and choose your battles. I doubt it is anything that is dangerous if he is otherwise healthy and well.

Question 4

inside my left knee, only in one spot, when i move my leg in bed the sheets cause a severe carpet burn pain, when ever something rubs against?

Accepted Answer

Severe Pain IMPT: Severe pain is always important.  Pleas get your doctor to do a careful history and physical to see if you have a problem that needs attention now.

Question 5

carpet burn sensation on thigh, sensitive to sheets or clothing, no redness or swelling, skin looks normal, area is about 6 inches above knee ?

Accepted Answer

Tough one!: How long have you had this feeling?  Do you have any back problems? Have you injured the area?  Do you have diabetes or other medical problems?  Also, early symptoms of shingles (herpes zoster) can cause a feeling of hypersenistivity before the rash breaks out.  If your problem continues, see a doc.

Question 6

burning pain in lateral knee when kneeling. what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Need exam: You need to be seen by your pcp if this has gone on more than a few days.  You need to be examined before anyone can tell you the cause.

Question 7

help please! i'm having knee pain only when kneeling burning sensation?

Accepted Answer

Nerve irritation.: There is a small branch of a nerve that runs in the front of the knee, and can become irritated with direct kneeling. This could account for the burning feeling. See an orthopedic knee specialist for treatment.

Question 8

my knee is having a burning/stinging pain. it keeps happening after i bump it against something or when i kneel.

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: Knee pain: contusion, chondromalacia, patellar femoral syndrome.

Question 9

sometimes when i bend my knee far enough or kneel on it, one location on my knee cap feels like it is burning. is there anything i can do?

Accepted Answer

Likely bursitis: Sounds like inflammation of the prepatellar bursa (flattened sac that provides protective layer between knee and skin).  Usually a result of prolonged kneeling or other "wear-and-tear".  Rest (avoid kneeling) and sometimes a knee wrap for protection is helpful.  If no contraindications, can use nsaids for inflammation.  See a physician for an exam to be sure.

Question 10

whenever i put pressure on my knee when kneeling i get burning sensation on he side of knee. no other pain. only when kneeling does it happen?

Accepted Answer

Knee cap move: Knee cap moving laterally.  This can be helped with strength exercises

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Discomfort knee kneel carpet burn

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I'm 62 yrs old and have started having discomfort in my left knee when i kneel that feels like a carpet burn, should i be concerned?

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I have a pretty big carpet burn on my knee how do i treat that?

A member asked:

My son came home from school after a weekend away with carpet burn on his knees he said it had just happend at school but they were dry and not pink c?

A member asked:

Inside my left knee, only in one spot, when i move my leg in bed the sheets cause a severe carpet burn pain, when ever something rubs against?

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Carpet burn sensation on thigh, sensitive to sheets or clothing, no redness or swelling, skin looks normal, area is about 6 inches above knee ?

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Burning pain in lateral knee when kneeling. what is wrong?

A member asked:

Help please! i'm having knee pain only when kneeling burning sensation?

A member asked:

My knee is having a burning/stinging pain. it keeps happening after i bump it against something or when i kneel.

A member asked:

Sometimes when i bend my knee far enough or kneel on it, one location on my knee cap feels like it is burning. is there anything i can do?

A member asked:

Whenever i put pressure on my knee when kneeling i get burning sensation on he side of knee. no other pain. only when kneeling does it happen?

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