Question 1

i have arthritis in my knees and lower back. normally when i get out of bed they are stiff. my hips achey and stiff are if i lay on my back at night?

Accepted Answer

Your question is?: You have not asked a question. There are several options if Naproxen or Ibuprofen are not satisfactory. See a rheumatologist.

Question 2

get them them fairly often, but it's usually in my calf. last night it was close to back of my knee & much more painful. still sore today. normal?

Accepted Answer

Popliteal pain: Check for venous clot/dvt emergently. Restless leg is fairly common. Other causes include popliteal cyst, sprain, strain, referred pain, meniscus, etc.

Question 3

i have  been having severe pain in my lower back, when i try to get up after laying down, i can't, i need to lift my knees and turn to my side to get off the bed, this has been occurring for months now.

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Severe sounds bad: There are many possible causes of pain in the back in young or middle-aged adults. Severe pain means a trip to the doctor, such as one's primary care doctor or the local ER if one does not have a primary care doctor. There could be a muscle strain or spasm, inflammation in the joints or tendons, nerve pain from the spine or on the skin, a spine bone problem, a tumor, etc...

Question 4

when i lay on my belly i get pain and numb - like (not numb) feeling as a straight line from my lower back down to knee (normal emg) what is this?

Accepted Answer

Pressure: Pressure on some nerve while you are laying on your stomach , they need to repeat the EMG AND NCT while you are laying on your ABDOMEN not your back. For now no more laying on the stomach , figure out a different comfortable position like your side with a pillow between your legs

Question 5

the biopsy site i had in the back of my knee is still itching since biopsy was performed 7 months ago, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No: Have the doctor who performed the biopsy examine the area.

Question 6

i can put full weight on my leg only when i bend it i get this pinching pain at the back of my knee and lower thigh. still no swelling. only been a day since i fell on it. will it get better over time? what if going to a doctor isn't an option?

Accepted Answer

Ice down- then, heat: Ice it down twice daily until the knee freezes (20-30 minutes).  Within next 24-48 hrs. switch from ice to warm compresses.  I don't understand why seeing a doctor is "not an option"....usually in every major metropolitan city there is a way to see a doctor even if you have no insurance.  You could solicit a private consultation here on this network....very inexpensive compared to private doctor.

Question 7

whenever i dive(fall forward) during sports and bang my knee on the ground, i get an achy pain in the back of my knee, and loss of motion(cant bend well). the pain goes away after a few days, but the same thing happens every time. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No: No, it is not normal, you probably had a lesion in your knee before and now you're getting the symptoms.
Most probably you need to see an orthopedic doctor and get a knee MRI to find out where the problem is and see what are your treatment options to avoid the problem getting worse with time

Question 8

my left leg gave away this morning when i tried to get out of bed- rest of the day the back of my knee kinda hurt a littl when walking-- what happened?

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Sprain: If you don't recall a specific injury then it's possible that you sprained a muscle or ligament with some sort of an awkward move. The injury sounds mild and rest, ice and if you can take them, nsaids like Ibuprofen or naproxen, can hasten recovery. See your md if symptoms persist or worsen.

Question 9

i have undergone an acl replacemet surgery 3 months ago.i have been doing physiotheraphy for 2 & 1/2 months.i still get a pain in the back of the knee?

Accepted Answer

Normal: If you are having posterior knee pain 3 months post/op acl reconstruction this could be a normal 'discomfort ' , esp. If you haven't regained complete full extension in your knee.This pain should be improving , if it does not or worsens see your treating ors for evaluation.

Question 10

us showed fluid front & back of knee. mri is normal. still have pain bending knee & wt bearing. cant walkcant straighten leg. ortho dr dismissed me. ?

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See details: The fluid indicates inflammation of the knee. See a rheumatologist or another orthopedist.

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When laying still at night in bed i get a very nasty pinching in the back of my knee that is artificial is that normal

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I have arthritis in my knees and lower back. normally when i get out of bed they are stiff. my hips achey and stiff are if i lay on my back at night?

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Get them them fairly often, but it's usually in my calf. last night it was close to back of my knee & much more painful. still sore today. normal?

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I have been having severe pain in my lower back, when i try to get up after laying down, i can't, i need to lift my knees and turn to my side to get off the bed, this has been occurring for months now.

A member asked:

When i lay on my belly i get pain and numb - like (not numb) feeling as a straight line from my lower back down to knee (normal emg) what is this?

A member asked:

The biopsy site i had in the back of my knee is still itching since biopsy was performed 7 months ago, is this normal?

A member asked:

I can put full weight on my leg only when i bend it i get this pinching pain at the back of my knee and lower thigh. still no swelling. only been a day since i fell on it. will it get better over time? what if going to a doctor isn't an option?

A member asked:

Whenever i dive(fall forward) during sports and bang my knee on the ground, i get an achy pain in the back of my knee, and loss of motion(cant bend well). the pain goes away after a few days, but the same thing happens every time. is this normal?

A member asked:

My left leg gave away this morning when i tried to get out of bed- rest of the day the back of my knee kinda hurt a littl when walking-- what happened?

A member asked:

I have undergone an acl replacemet surgery 3 months ago.i have been doing physiotheraphy for 2 & 1/2 months.i still get a pain in the back of the knee?

A member asked:

Us showed fluid front & back of knee. mri is normal. still have pain bending knee & wt bearing. cant walkcant straighten leg. ortho dr dismissed me. ?

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