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A member asked:
Got ra.have severe pain right knee can't walk can't sleep hurts bad..had this nonstop for over week. tried heat,cold, and on meds nd prednisone. help?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
May be an infection: You might have a septic joint hence the lack of response to your usual meds. You are on immunosuppressive medications so at greater risk for infection. Suggest you have your doctor examine your knee as soon as possible.
Answered 9/28/2016
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See ortho doc: Unless you have a fever, and a hot swollen joint that does not allow any motion (signs of an infection) it is possible that your arthritic knee is in need of a knee replacement. Get evaluated by an orthopedic doctor
Answered 10/22/2014
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