Question 1

i am experiencing  knee pain. the following also describe me: knee stiffness, athlete, and knee weakness. what should i do?

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Be seen: I would encourage you to be seen to determine the specific cause of your problem, an MRI could potentially be helpful as well.

Question 2

i am experiencing  knee pain, leg weakness, unable to bear weight and knee weakness.pain in knee straightening after bent. ?

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Need to be seen: by your doctor, meanwhile apply a knee brace, rest as much as you can, NSAIDS, unless contraindicated, best wishes

Question 3

i am experiencing  knee pain, lower leg pain and knee stiffness. the following also describes me: excessive running. what should i do?

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Runs w knee/leg pain: May be tendonitis, IT band ( from hip to knee), patella mal-alignment,patellofemoral syndrome, shin splits / stress fracture. Would check  for patella alignment,meniscus,  flat feet, check shoes that they are not worn, consider kinesiotape on knees, shins, ice, rest. Follow up with  ortho/ podiatry as you have to take a break from running if stress /fracture or shin splits

Question 4

i am experiencing  knee pain, leg pain, difficulty walking, leg weakness and knee swelling. the following also describes me: pain shooting down the...

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Doctor can examine: A person with such symptoms can write down his symptoms on a calendar diary and show it to his primary care doctor or to an orthopedic doctor. Include details as what each symptom is, how it started, what makes it better or worse, any therapy tried, any meds tried, any associated foods, any past medical history, etc... If really bad symptoms, the ER may help too.

Question 5

i had minor knee pain but after i went acupuncture, it got worse with soreness and weakness in my whole leg especially after when i stretch the muscle?

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Several possibile: You may have referred pain from you lower back that progressed and the acupuncture was coincidental.  It is unusually of acupuncture to make it worse unless they did it wrong.  I advise you to seek medical evaluation.

Question 6

why im having right knee pain, right leg muscles cramps, stiffness during walk, bending knee & standing for long ?

Accepted Answer

: Problem could be from the lumbosacral spines, right hip or the right knee by itself. You need to be examined for the correct diagnosis and treatment.

Question 7

would i need a second mri if my knee pain and leg stiffness does not respond to pt? i have morning stiffness that makes walking hard. i have to take diclofenac before i get out of bed. neg blood test. pt is not helping posterior knee pain?

Accepted Answer

: You should be re-evaluated by orthopedics to let them know that physical therapy is not helping, especially if the physical therapists think it should be better by now. If orthopedics does not find the reason for the continued pain, rheumatology can be consulted to see if there is anything they can add. Orthopedics may want another MRI if they are unable to diagnose the issue. Good luck!

Question 8

joint instability at hip and knee, weakness from hip to outer thigh to outer knee. pain lifting leg - climbing stairs and kicking leg backwards. why?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like you mig-: Ht be having a knee joint problem, where knee gives way under you, making you stumble or fall.
You need to be seen by an orthopod and would require a detailed examination + MRI to be properly diagnosed and treated.
Good luck.

Question 9

walked a lot/ like toothache pain above knee in left leg/leg weakness /tightness in area around knee/pain in upper leg goes down to above inner ankle?

Accepted Answer

Strain: Muscle or ligament strain or overuse is likely. Knee tendonitis is another possibility. Perhaps inappropriate footwear or poor walking technique were causes. Resting, alternating cold and warm applications and taking anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen or naproxen for several days should help. If symptoms persist or worsen see your physician or an orthopedic specialist for evaluation.

Question 10

knee pain when bending, knee stiffness and leg tingling back of knee and front of knee are swollen no fever not red its been a month since this started the back of my leg hurts when i walk around any ideas??? i have no insurance so plz help!!.

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There are many: potential diagnoses for the symptoms you are detailing. Some of these are potentially very serious. I am certain that you can find a free clinic near you or in Atlanta (one hour drive away) so you can be appropriately evaluated and treated. Many hospitals will also provide free or discounted care. Don't delay your evaluation.

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I am experiencing knee pain. the following also describe me: knee stiffness, athlete, and knee weakness. what should i do?

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I am experiencing knee pain, leg weakness, unable to bear weight and knee weakness.pain in knee straightening after bent. ?

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I am experiencing knee pain, lower leg pain and knee stiffness. the following also describes me: excessive running. what should i do?

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I am experiencing knee pain, leg pain, difficulty walking, leg weakness and knee swelling. the following also describes me: pain shooting down the...

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I had minor knee pain but after i went acupuncture, it got worse with soreness and weakness in my whole leg especially after when i stretch the muscle?

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Why im having right knee pain, right leg muscles cramps, stiffness during walk, bending knee & standing for long ?

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Would i need a second mri if my knee pain and leg stiffness does not respond to pt? i have morning stiffness that makes walking hard. i have to take diclofenac before i get out of bed. neg blood test. pt is not helping posterior knee pain?

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Joint instability at hip and knee, weakness from hip to outer thigh to outer knee. pain lifting leg - climbing stairs and kicking leg backwards. why?

A member asked:

Walked a lot/ like toothache pain above knee in left leg/leg weakness /tightness in area around knee/pain in upper leg goes down to above inner ankle?

A member asked:

Knee pain when bending, knee stiffness and leg tingling back of knee and front of knee are swollen no fever not red its been a month since this started the back of my leg hurts when i walk around any ideas??? i have no insurance so plz help!!.

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