Question 1

fevers,chills,muscle aches,bilateral knee pain. complete blood work up everything normal except dr. suspects rheumatoid arthritis from blood work, ordered more tests. referral to rheumatologist. im scared its multiple myeloma. how likely is mm?

Accepted Answer

: MM is unlikely, but remains part of the differential diagnosis and rheumatology usually considers diseases from that spectrum in delineating your condition. Infectious or autoimmune causes remain high on the list otherwise.

Question 2

my doctor suspects rheumatoid arthritis from blood work. have referral to rheumatologist. how likely could it be multiple myeloma? blood work does not support multiple myeloma but im scared of being misdiagnosed. fevers,bilateral knee pain, aches?

Accepted Answer

: Symptoms suggest rather an infectious or autoimmune cause with other causes such as lymphoma possible. The myeloma panel of tests is usually run by rheumatologists and that should help in clarifying.

Question 3

what helps knee pain?

Accepted Answer

OTCs and exercise: Tough question. The knee is complicated. You can have torn cartilage, ligament issues, arthritic changes, degenerative disease, just to mention a few problems. I would start with over-the-counter anti-inflammatories, some light range of motion and strengthening exercises. If the pain continues after that, you will have to see your doc. Physical therapy can help and x-rays/mri might be indicated.

Question 4

what causes my knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: Knee pain can be caused by injury, overuse, arthritis, cancer, hip or spine issues and  other things.  To help your physician understand your specific pain, you want to write down your medical problems and medicines.  Spend some time thinking about what causes your pain, what makes it better and worse.  Record any other findings associated with your knee pain. (ie swelling, popping, giving way...)

Question 5

what commonly causes knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: Knee pain can be caused by injury, overuse, arthritis, cancer, hip or spine issues and  other things.  To help your physician understand your specific pain, you want to write down your medical problems and medicines.  Spend some time thinking about what causes your pain, what makes it better and worse.  Record any other findings associated with your knee pain. (ie swelling, popping, giving way...)

Question 6

i have knee pain, and what are the reasons for this?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say.: At age 17, you may have tendinitis, or maltracking of the kneecap. Hard to say without an exam. See a non-surgical orthopedic knee specialist.

Question 7

elderly knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Lots of treatments: There are many forms of treatment for knee pain, and your doctor can help you choose the one that fits you best.  Don't just accept that knee pain comes with age, and don't assume it cannot be helped!

Question 8

cure for knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause.: Knee pain has a very large variety of causes and the treatment or cure varies depending upon the specific diagnosis.

Question 9

dmso safety for knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Horses yes: Dmso has been used for years to reduce the joint pain of horses. There is also considerable evidence going back decades that DMSO may help human joint pain but its saftey profile is still the issue. The drug is absorbed quite well through the skin and could cause side effects systemically. My recommendation is do not use it.

Question 10

can knock knee cause knee pain?

Accepted Answer

YES: Certainly could specially when the degree is pronounced and you could get patella pain due to maltraking, when old you could have pain due to arthritic changes on the lateral knee comparment.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Rheumatoid knee pain

A member asked:

Fevers,chills,muscle aches,bilateral knee pain. complete blood work up everything normal except dr. suspects rheumatoid arthritis from blood work, ordered more tests. referral to rheumatologist. im scared its multiple myeloma. how likely is mm?

A member asked:

My doctor suspects rheumatoid arthritis from blood work. have referral to rheumatologist. how likely could it be multiple myeloma? blood work does not support multiple myeloma but im scared of being misdiagnosed. fevers,bilateral knee pain, aches?

A member asked:

What helps knee pain?

A member asked:

What causes my knee pain?

A member asked:

What commonly causes knee pain?

A member asked:

I have knee pain, and what are the reasons for this?

A member asked:

Elderly knee pain?

A member asked:

Cure for knee pain?

A member asked:

Dmso safety for knee pain?

A member asked:

Can knock knee cause knee pain?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?