Question 1

can simvastatin cause joint pain in knee, which occurs mainly at rest & in bed. also joint locks occasionally.

Accepted Answer

Simvastatin can...: Cause myalgias, or muscle pain, which you might perceive as knee pain. However, the locking symptoms are unlikely to be explained by this and requires a work up and evaluation by a musculoskeletal specialist.

Question 2

i have been on simvastatin for many years, started having leg pain, (worst in knee) x 12+ months. can statin cause/ worsen joint pain/ osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

Statin can but diagn: Statin can but it is usually  muscle but we  need a diagnosis of your  leg pain. I assume  you have been diagnosed  as  having osteoarthritis and if  so statin would not in generla effect  that but can cause leg  tendon problems. You need to have a clear diagnosis to be certsin if the pain is  osteoarthritis or something else.

Question 3

knee pain problem?

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Yeah...: I hear you..... But i need more detail to give you the right answer - how long you've had, what could have caused it, what other symptoms you might be having (swelling, redness, movement limitations, the exact pain location etc.).

Question 4

i have super bad knee pain?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP: for evaluation, tests, imaging and possible specialist referral.

Question 5

random knee pain on the outside?

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Possibly nothing: Random pain around a joint can be due to 1.Referred pain from surrounding soft tissue for a multitude of causes 2. Trauma to the joint.3 a systemic problem. Most of these are however benign and not something to worry about unless they persist.

Question 6

i have knee pain when i m seething?

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: I' ll assume you mean sitting? Consider arthritis, loose body, meniscus tear, or ligament sprain. Inflammation/synovitis is a consideration.

Question 7

what are common causes of knee pain?

Accepted Answer

ManyCausesOfKneePain: Could be neural/structural/infection, etc.Ligament injury, meniscus injury, neuropathic pain, patellar injury, tendon injury, arthritis, patellar chondromalacia and SOOO many more.  Generic treatments incl. heat/ice,surgery, manipulation,prolotherapy, meds.A good history &amp; phys. incl osteopathic hands-on exam may provide some answers if you have knee pain.

Question 8

what are probable causes of knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Several: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  In that meeting, your doctor will listen to you, perform a throrough examination and possibly order labs or other tests. Based on this information, he/she will be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 9

what are possible causes of knee pain ?

Accepted Answer

Many, many: Injury, overuse, meniscus tear, arthritis, ligament injury, tight muscles and capsule, referred pain, loose bodies, sprains/strains, fracture, gout, connective tissue diseases, etc.

Question 10

what are good ways to ease my knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: It depends upon the problem. Try rest, ice, compression, elevation, purified omega, nsaids, pt/laser/modalities, injections. Should get good exam by orthopedic surgeon.

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I have super bad knee pain?

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