Question 1

sometimes, my knee gets stuck in position and is so stiff while sleeping. this happens when my knee is bent. the pain is awful! what is that?!

Accepted Answer

See below: You may have a tear in your meniscus. See a musculoskeletal specialist for full workup.

Question 2

i feel knee join pain while sleeping and change side and bend my legs?

Accepted Answer

Pain while sleeping: "Knee pain while sleeping…" If pain wakes from sleep it's likely wise to have it checked out by your doc-

Question 3

i get a sharp pain in my right knee while sleeping. what doi do?

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: Please have it looked at by your primary care doc. For possible referral to an orthopedic doc.

Question 4

i awaken with significant right knee pain while sleeping on left side, why?

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: I do not know if you have any other medical problems but would first rule out pain from arthritis or some other inflammatory condition. Try a nsaids before you go to bed. If no improvement get an x-ray and a medical evaluation.

Question 5

is it safe to wear below knee 20-30mmhg compression socks while sleeping?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Yes, as long as they are not cutting off blood supply. You would know that by pain and discoloration of the toes or area above the stocking.

Question 6

my knees lock in the middle of the night while sleeping and i can't move my legs...i wind up in tears. what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Low electrolytes: This could be from low potassium or magnesium levels. See your doctor for a blood test.

Question 7

i am 69 yrs old. male . have a perennial calf n knee pain at night only during sleep? hence cannot sleep at night what is d natural cure.

Accepted Answer

? special exercises: If this is related to knee instability, special exercises to strengthen the large muscles at the front of the thigh will help.

Question 8

hi!  at night time while sleeping i get numbness in both knees. i move my legs and numbness goes away.  had it over a year every night?

Accepted Answer

Compression: paresthesia- transient numbness , usually from nerve compression while sleeping ( like you arm "falling asleep" Certainly get an examination and testing for diabetes and circulatory issues.

Question 9

i feel excruciating pain in the  back of my knee  while sleeping. it feels like a band has been tied around my knee cap. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Most likely to be neuropathy which appears due to nerve compression while sleeping.  EMG might reveal cause of neuorpathy

Question 10

twisted outside of leg during sleep. knee turned, foot didn't. feel slight twinge on outside of calf under knee but joint doesn't hurt. what did i do?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say.: You may have strained a muscle in that area. If you're no better in a week or so, see a non-surgical sports medicine MD for evaluation.

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Pain just from one knee on top of the other while sleeping

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Sometimes, my knee gets stuck in position and is so stiff while sleeping. this happens when my knee is bent. the pain is awful! what is that?!

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I feel knee join pain while sleeping and change side and bend my legs?

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I get a sharp pain in my right knee while sleeping. what doi do?

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I awaken with significant right knee pain while sleeping on left side, why?

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Is it safe to wear below knee 20-30mmhg compression socks while sleeping?

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My knees lock in the middle of the night while sleeping and i can't move my legs...i wind up in tears. what could be causing this?

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I am 69 yrs old. male . have a perennial calf n knee pain at night only during sleep? hence cannot sleep at night what is d natural cure.

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Hi! at night time while sleeping i get numbness in both knees. i move my legs and numbness goes away. had it over a year every night?

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I feel excruciating pain in the back of my knee while sleeping. it feels like a band has been tied around my knee cap. what does this mean?

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Twisted outside of leg during sleep. knee turned, foot didn't. feel slight twinge on outside of calf under knee but joint doesn't hurt. what did i do?

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