Question 1

arthritis in the knees. what could be the best way to get relief?

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Several options: It depends on the severity of the arthritis and what therapies have been previously tried. Exercises, nsaids and injectable lubricants may help.

Question 2

what is the best way to treat knee arthritis?

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Knee arthritis: Depending on the degree of damage, there is glucosamine and chondroitin supplements, steroid knee injections, synthetic joint fluid injections to attempt to salvage cartilage, and then joint replacement.

Question 3

what to do if arthritis pain in the knees?

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Anti-inflammatories: For acute flare ups - nsaids - live Ibuprofen are very effective - max dose 800 tid.  Beyond this pls see a doc.

Question 4

what does arthritis of the knee look like?

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Joint space narrow: On an xray, arthritis is indicated by joint space j narrowing, and/or the presence of osteophytes (bone spurring). Clinically an arthritic joint may be painful, swollen, stiff, make creaking noises when moved and have bony  prominences.

Question 5

am i young to have arthritis in both knees?

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No: There are numerous arthritic problems that often occur in young males. Have a rheumatologist evaluate the problem.

Question 6

knee spasms at night from arthritis. cause?

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Several causes.: Could be arthritis, but may also be cramps do to iron deficiency, low calcium, magnesium, or potassium. Finally, restless leg syndrome could be the culprit!

Question 7

could a 16 year old have arthritis in her knees?

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Yes: There are many different types of arthritis and several of those can effect children.

Question 8

why does my knee crackle when i bend it? arthritis?

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Knee: Just the 'popping' sound in the knee, with out any signs of pain or arthritis changes on x-ray, does not mean you have arthritis.  Please get a complete assessment by your doctor to get the correct diagnosis.  Good luck !

Question 9

grinding feeling in knee (had arthritis), what to do?

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Early: Degeneration of patella cartilage, consider visco-supplements inside knee.

Question 10

arthritis on the knee painful. what can ease the pain?

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Let me help: The first thing to do try to lose weight that will you.
Also you use tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin to ease the pain.
Some local cream  some time help.
Physical therapy with moist heat also help.
Injection of steroid some is needed to control the pain.
If you a lot of debris in the joint , some cleaning the joint also help.
If all these measures done and did help surgery will be the answer.

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