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Woke Up And My Knee Hurts
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I have knee pain. It hurt all day and this morning when I woke up. I don't know what I did to it. Should I see a dr?
If the pain:
Continues.....yes however you may have slept in a "funny" position! TRY Something simple like NSAID (eg: IBUPROFEN and some ICE for 24-48 hours before you visit a doctor for you knee pain!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z
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Knee Pain (Definition)
The knee joint is the joint between three bone of the lower leg: the proximal tibia, the distal femur, and the patella. There are multiple causes of knee pain including degenerative, ...Read more
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My knee hurts but it isn't swollen I just woke up and it was hurting, this happened three days ago and its still hurting, should I be worried?
No big problem, but: You need to have a knee brace on to help your knee stabilization for a while and see if still pain. ...Read more
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My knee hurts when bending and straightening its also swollen at the top but I didn't do anything for it to hurt I just woke up and it did I'm only 17?
Checkup: Probabnly knee tendonitis; however, the swelling is concerning and should be checked by your physician. ...Read more
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My child 5 years but woke up and is limping everywhere, he says knee hurts, he "woke up like that" but he can squat, without hurting, its not swollen?
growing pains: If the need is not swollen, warm, or tender, I would not worry too much about it. Try some Motrin over the next 24 hours. If it is not getting better, see your pediatrician. ...Read more
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I am 24.Woke up to knee pain. Knees buckling, tender to the touch and slightly swollen. Hurts to bend and straighten. What could be the cause?
See Ortho if Needed: Usually most pain resolves on its own, however if it persists or you have swelling noted you may want to see an orthopedic doctor to evaluate it further. Use Ibuprofen or aleve (naproxen) around the clock for the next several days to help as well. ...Read more
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Yesterday was first time I went parallel skiing. I woke up with pain on the inside of my left knee hurts more when I bend the knee. What can it be?
MCL / meniscus.?: Skiing can stress the medial collateral ligament w/ valgus (knock-kneed) injuries or repeated 'cutting' or changing direction while skiing. If your knee continues to hurt despite nsaids and time, or develops swelling inside the joint it could be your cartilage (medial meniscus). This is usually more likely injured w/ a twisting mechanism and may require surgery... Good luck! ...Read more
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I woke up with my left knee swollen it hurts n is uncomfortable to move the surrounding areas are fine I see a little bump like a dark pimple what?
Abscess: You may have skin infection going on. The pimple has spread inflammation around and that's what causes pain and swelling. See doc to get it treated. Don't tamper with it yourself. ...Read more
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Woke up with knee pain hurts to walk on it or bend it certain ways Swollen too. Feels numb when pressure is on it.
Get it checked: Would try some anti inflammatory medication for now. Sounds like a issue incise the knee like a meniscus or cartilage tear. Recommend you follow up with an orthopedist ...Read more
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I woke up with knee pain on the inside of my knee. It feels very tight when I bend it. Going up and down stairs is miserable.
Joint or bursitis: Your physician will need to evaluate you to see if you have internal knee problems in the inside medial knee such as cartilage or joint pain or if it comes from bursitis on the outside of your medial knee - often anserine bursitis. Each of these conditions could mimic the pain you describe. ...Read more
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What can I do about severe knee pain? Since december, I have had severe knee pain. I woke up one morning, and I could not move because of the severe pain. The pain is worse in the morning, but once I start moving around I am fine. I can walk all day long,
Could be arthritis: Arthritis frequently manifests as pain with the onset of activity and then improves with continued activity, and may get worse with too much activity. Anti-inflammatory medicines are a good place to start. Exercise and weight loss also help. ...Read more
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Woke up with knee pain 2 days ago a lot of pain can't weight bear much not swollen had Advil (ibuprofen) every 4-6 hrs and rest pain down to foot sprain?
Knee Nightmare: Knee pain can be a symptom of a local problem or referred from another joint like the hip or ankle. Most intrinsic problems of the knee, if acute, are due to a soft tissue, supporting structure injury. Inflammatory diseases can also affect the knee (gout, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis). Ice added to any regimen is great, inexpensive and can be repeated indefinitely with little adverse effects. ...Read more
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Woke up with neck pain and stiffness, lasting two weeks, then right leg knee pain/thigh, low grade fever and lower abdomen discomfort distention??
Many infections: Would be worried about infection virus is especially. Need to discuss this with your physician. ...Read more
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I have a strained back and knee. It's been about 2 weeks and not getting better and my knee hurts after school.
More info needed: First, we would need to find out what you did to strain your back and your knee. We also need to know what activities in which you are currently participating, as they may have prevented you from having enough recovery time to heal. Please give us more information. ...Read more
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Weather has started getting cold and my knee hurts all the time now. It is from a old injury. What can I do to help the pain?
Determine pain cause: Do you have arthritis? Is this tendonitis? Is there swelling of the knee? Could you have a meniscal tear? To effectively treat pain, you have to determine the cause, if possible. For now, rest from offending activities, ice for 20 minutes at a time, take OTC ibuprofen in only the recommended amt. And consider a brace. If I can help, then join my care team at www. Healthtap. Com/dr-clarkeholmes ...Read more
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I dislocated and locked my knee 4 yrs ago and my knee hurts with exercise and sometimes on it own all that was done when it happened was an x-ray?
See a Pain Doctor: If you are still having pain after 4 years you should make an appt with a good pain doctor to find out what's going on. Check out paindoctor. Com for a good doctor near you. ...Read more
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My knee popped then I had extreme pain in my lower back that has made walking very difficult can't straighten my back? And my knee hurts please help
Need to see orthopod: When a knee pops as you describe it often indicates an injury or tear to an internal structure like the meniscus. The back pain may be related to the injury but the persistent knee pain may need attention - anti-inflammatories and pt initially but may also need arthroscopic saurgery. ...Read more
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I'm 38 year women heavy weight and my right leg has been swoalen for three days today and my knee hurts very bad and when I get the only thing I've tryed so far is elevating my leg as up high as I can but that has not worked should I be concerned or shoul
I agree: You need an evaluation for a DVT or blood clot. ...Read more
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I've started a new running program and my knee hurts behind the kneecap when running and when going down stairs. What is the cause and what can help?
Patellofemoral pain: You most likely have patellofemoral syndrome, sometimes associated with cartilage damage behind the kneecap termed chondromalacia. We treat this syndrome with strengthening of the medial quad called the vmo as well as the hamstrings and the hip abductors. Stretching the it band is also important. Getting customized running shoes from a quality running store is key as well. ...Read more
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I have low back pain when I sit the pain goes to my knee and my knee hurts a lot but my back hurts to please explain I twisted in bed?
Yes: When sitting or stretching legs while sitting the nerves can get pinched from herniated discs and result in the numbness. If it bothers you especially with pain and not just the numbness, you may want to see a spine specialist to serif there is anything that can be done. Numbness in those positions probably only need core strengthening exercise therapy. ...Read more
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Did leg press yesterday with ~400 lbs. I heard a loud pop in my knee but it didn't hurt. I started to run on the treadmill today and my knee hurts?
See an Ortho Dr: You should rest, ice, compress, elevate the knee. Make an appointment to get it looked at. May need an xray and some manual testing to see what's wrong. ...Read more
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Can u help me with pain so my ankle can heal properly and my knee hurts a lot & I have these bumps that look like the beginning of chicken pox.
Amy -: That's a lot going on….I would advise you to see a doctor in person. ...Read more
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I started having left inner knee pain that woke me up, couldn't bend or straighten knee. Couldn't bear weight for 10 min. Or so. Has happened 2x?
Torn meniscus:
Could be a torn medial meniscus
probably should get it checked out.
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Back of knee hurts and bulges?
Bakers cyst: It sounds like you have a baker's cyst. It is a benign swelling which is a marker of inflammation within the knee. I would see an orthopedic surgeon who can figure out what is causing the inflammation/swelling in your knee. If that is treated successfully, the baker's cyst, and the associated pain, will likely go away. Good luck. ...Read more
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Inner knee hurts. Cannot touch even.
More info?: Was there trauma? Is there swelling, instability, redness.? ...Read more
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My knee hurts wicked bad! Possible causes?
Many.: Could be tendinitis, inflammation or a meniscal tear, etc. See an orthopedic sports medicine knee surgeon for evaluation. ...Read more
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My knee hurts for about a year what could it be?
Get Xray: It is most likely arthritis. You should go to doc to have an xray done. There are other causes such as meniscal and acl/pcl damage which shows up on an mri. ...Read more
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When I lay in bed the left side of my knee hurts?
Meniscus.: This could be indicative of a meniscal tear. One of the most common complaints that patients have is pain on the side of the knee when when rolling over in bed at night. ...Read more
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Knee hurts when I bend it but not when I stand on it?
Multiple reasons: Many pathologies can cause knee pain with knee flexion. Without more info and an exam, it is difficult to give a firm diagnosis. If pain is severe, you should be evaluated by your primary care physician or orthopaedic surgeon. ...Read more
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My knee hurts from jogging a week ago. Is this normal?
No: Sore muscles are normal but knee pain is not. Usually it's a meniscus issue but get it looked at if it persists or gets worse ...Read more
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