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A 22-year-old female asked about a 63-year-old male:
My dad has got water on the knee and a cyst and is in intense pain, he has morphine to take and celebrex, (celecoxib) he's scared to take them but should he take ?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 57 years experience
He needs evaluation: Has he seen a rheumatologist? Does have gout? The best treatment is to aspirate the knee, evaluate the joint fluid and see what the diagnosis is. He needs a diagnosis to help the pain relief. You can discuss this with your physician.
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Dr. Pierre Moeseranswered
Specializes in Rheumatology
Evaluation: Simply having "water on the knee" is not always painful. He may have torn or worn cartilage, an infection, a condition called gout, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. Seeing a rheumatologist or an orthopedic surgeon would be the best place to start. Some orthopedic offices have urgent same day or next day appointments.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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