Question 1

what might be causing my knee pain and what should i do about it? i have pain along the outside of my l knee that only hurts when i go up and down stairs or move from a sitting to standing position.  there is no redness or swelling.   i have not done anyt

Accepted Answer

You : You can try taking nsaid's such as advil (ibuprofen) (as long as you can tolerate those medications), ice the area, wear a knee brace, or try physical therapy.

Question 2

is running up and down the stairs good exercise if knees hurt?

Accepted Answer

No: Running stairs is a very high impact activity. The first goal is to determine the cause of your pain and correct any causative factors. In most young to middle-age patients, pain during stairs originates from the patellofemoral joint (behind the kneecap). Quad strengthening is the single most important exercise to overcome pain in this joint.  New footwear, knee brace or injections can also help.

Question 3

i have crunching sound of knees when going down stairs. my knees hurt all the time, but never hear the noise unless i am on stairs? what could it be?

Accepted Answer

See details: This could be due to arthritis involving the knee itself or the patellofemoral joint.

Question 4

how come both my knees hurt when i walk down the stairs?

Accepted Answer

Weak ligaments: Stretched out and weak ligaments cause false motion in the knees and the muscles go into overdrive to keep the joint somewhat secure while walking steps. 

Prolotherapy is the treatment of choicec for rectifying this problem without surgery or drugs.

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Question 5

my rt knee started hurting 3mos ago.  no injury.  xray showed nothing. now both knees hurt severely and i it is excruciating to go up/down stairs or?

Accepted Answer

Need to know where: If this in front below knee joint i suspect a problem with the ligament attachment to tibia (lower leg).37 is old for this but should be considered.See you dr and explain further.

Question 6

my knees hurt just below and under knee cap everytime i walk up  but especially down stairs? possible cause?

Accepted Answer

Chondromalacia: Or roughness on the back of the kneecap is the most likely. There are treatments available. See your pcp or an orthopedist.

Question 7

mi knees hurt when i go up stairs or try jogging?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage damage: Under knee cap cartilage damage may be the problem. See your doctor.

Question 8

knees hurt after climbing 3 flights of stairs to apartment. dr said my kneecaps slide around, loose/flexible. any exercises to help and strengthen?

Accepted Answer

Patellar Tracking: Your description sounds like patellar tracking disorder. The kneecap (patella) shifts out of place as the leg bends or straightens. The kneecap shifts too far toward the outside of the leg. Weak thigh muscles, being overweight, poor alignment of the knee joints, any injury to the knee, all can contribute. Treatment has two goals: reduce pain and strengthen muscles around the knee. Hv dedicated PT.

Question 9

been on depo-provera for 4yrs im 20 now!my knees hurt they hurt even more when i walk up the stairs i feel like a baby trying to walk all over again!

Accepted Answer

Have you: Seen a rheumatologist or orthopedic doctor.  Would be worth while to see both.  May want to consider also getting in a physical therapy program, maybe ask them about aquatherapy, which will be easier on your knees.

Question 10

i have knee pain above knee, hurts esp walking up/down stairs or standing up. feels like it needs to pop but won't. pain is constant. no known injury.

Accepted Answer

Patella pain: Typically pain in that region originates from poor function of the kneecaps. If this in fact is true, a series of treatments may be helpful to eliminating the symptoms... injections, therapy, braces and even surgery can play a role in treatment of this condition

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What might be causing my knee pain and what should i do about it? i have pain along the outside of my l knee that only hurts when i go up and down stairs or move from a sitting to standing position. there is no redness or swelling. i have not done anyt

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Is running up and down the stairs good exercise if knees hurt?

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I have crunching sound of knees when going down stairs. my knees hurt all the time, but never hear the noise unless i am on stairs? what could it be?

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How come both my knees hurt when i walk down the stairs?

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My rt knee started hurting 3mos ago. no injury. xray showed nothing. now both knees hurt severely and i it is excruciating to go up/down stairs or?

A member asked:

My knees hurt just below and under knee cap everytime i walk up but especially down stairs? possible cause?

A member asked:

Mi knees hurt when i go up stairs or try jogging?

A member asked:

Knees hurt after climbing 3 flights of stairs to apartment. dr said my kneecaps slide around, loose/flexible. any exercises to help and strengthen?

A member asked:

Been on depo-provera for 4yrs im 20 now!my knees hurt they hurt even more when i walk up the stairs i feel like a baby trying to walk all over again!

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I have knee pain above knee, hurts esp walking up/down stairs or standing up. feels like it needs to pop but won't. pain is constant. no known injury.

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