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I was diagnosed with a torn meniscus two years ago. i am now having sharp pain in my knee with some swelling and the pain is shooting down my calf. i dont see my surgeon til few weeks. when should i go to er? i try not to go but in pain. i did pt b4?

Q: i was diagnosed with a torn meniscus two years ago. i am now having sharp pain in my knee with some swelling and the pain is shooting down my calf. i dont see my surgeon til few weeks. when should i go to er? i try not to go but in pain. i did pt b4?

: Try local heat and Ibuprofen and avoid too much weight bearing and walking. Hope you do well

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Try local heat and Ibuprofen and avoid too much weight bearing and walking. Hope you do well

Answered 4/11/2023

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with a torn meniscus two years ago. i am now having sharp pain in my knee with some swelling and the pain is shooting down my calf. i dont see my surgeon til few weeks. when should i go to er? i try not to go but in pain. i did pt b4?

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