Question 1

why would  i have knee joint pain since i have been taking lopitor?

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Side effect : Up to 12% of people who tske Lipitor (atorvastatin) develop painful joints (artralgia). This is not an inflammation but sometimes the only way to deal with it is to stop lipitor (atorvastatin).

Question 2

my grandmother is suffering from knee joint pain what is the medicine you suggest for relief  without any side effects she is 62 years old ?

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See below: All medicines have side effects.  Without knowing more of her history i can't suggest a medication.  She needs to see her pcp.

Question 3

how can one  cure knee-joint pain?

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Knee joint pain: Start with rest, ice, compression, elevation. If not better check with your doctor/orthopedic surgeon with good exam, history , and imaging. May need operative intervention if significant acl, meniscus, tendon, or arthritis problems.

Question 4

how can i minimize  knee joint pain?

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Depends on the cause: Most aches and pains in the knee without a major injury can be improved with non-impact aerobic activity (swimming, biking, elliptical), quadriceps and hip abductor and short external rotator strengthening, hamstring stretching, ice, nsaids, avoidance of an activity that causes pain.  If the symptoms persist or there is significant swelling, see an orthopaedic surgeon.

Question 5

what can i do to relieve knee joint pain?

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? Arthritis: Depending on the history this may be from injuring the knee in the past and now have arthritis in it.
At your age an xray may show some damage but an MRI will be more informative
try anti-inflammatories, advil (ibuprofen) etc and then see your doctor.

Question 6

what are typical causes of  knee joint pain?

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Many!: Many things can present as knee pain: meniscus tears, cartilage injury, muscle strain (calf or thigh), arthritis, bone bruise, infection, nerve injury, ligament injury, fracture, hip arthritis and problems (especially in children).  If the pain does not resolve with rest, nsaids/tylenol, ice, and activity modification, see your doctor.

Question 7

i am 37 and i am starting to get knee joint pain?

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Aging: You are likely getting some age related inflammation in the joint.  It could be early arthritis, mild tendinitis, cartilage degeneration, or a bone cyst.  As always, if the discomfort persists or worsens, seek care.  Your physician may order a simple x-ray to help determine the cause of your symptoms.

Question 8

i'm having painful knee joint pain, what can i do?

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Knee pain: Try some ice and an anti-inflammatory pill. If no improvement get an xray.

Question 9

how can you help someone struggling with knee joint pain?

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Knee joint pain: Check with your pcp or orthopedic surgeon. Determine the cause:  meniscus, acl, pcl, mcl, lcl, effusion, loose body, arthritis, synovitis, quad injury, hamstring injury, tendonitis, referred pain from the hip, referred pain from a lumbar disc/spur, localized neuritis, etc. Initial treatments are conservative and include rest, ice, compression, elevation, pain meds, nsaids, etc.

Question 10

how can i  get rid of knee joint pain?

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Depends: Early: large quantities of herbal/nutritional antiinflammatories.  Msm/glucosamine help to rebuild cartilage i find the injectable and sublingual forms superior to the pills.  Prescriptions drugs are a danger to liver, kidneys, heart and stomach and should be considered short term.  Advanced problems may require surgery and knee replacement to eliminate the problem.  Don't forget physical therapy.

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